Wood Brothers Racing has announced a new partnership with Advance Auto Parts for the upcoming AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 20. Advance Auto Parts will serve as the primary sponsor for Josh Berry’s No. 21 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, marking a significant collaboration in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Details of the Advance Auto Parts Partnership
Advance Auto Parts, a major automotive aftermarket parts provider, operates nearly 4,300 stores throughout the United States, as well as locations in Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company is well-known for sponsoring the <a href="https://www.big14news.com/nascar/”>NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, which supports local race tracks across the U.S. and Canada. This connection highlights their ongoing commitment to grassroots racing.
Josh Berry’s Rising Career and Connection to Advance Auto Parts
Josh Berry, who secured the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series national championship in 2020, has a deep history with the brand. His success in that series was a launching point for his current development within NASCAR’s premier division. Earlier this year, Berry earned his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a milestone reflecting his steady ascent in the sport.
To have Advance Auto Parts on board at Dover is really special to me, They’ve done so much to support grassroots racing across the country, and I’m proud to have won the Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series championship back in 2020. It means a lot to now represent them at the Cup level with Wood Brothers Racing.
—Josh Berry
Wood Brothers Racing and Advance Auto Parts: A Shared Vision
Jon Wood, president of Wood Brothers Racing, emphasized the partnership’s alignment with Josh Berry’s background. Wood highlighted how Advance Auto Parts has significantly elevated the profile of short track racing nationwide in recent years. The collaboration with Berry and the No. 21 car at Dover reflects a shared dedication to grassroots racing values and development.
Advance Auto Parts has been a tremendous supporter in raising the profile of short track racing across the country for the past several years, and this partnership aligns perfectly with Josh’s background, He’s a product of the system they’ve supported and continues to represent the values of grassroots racing. We’re proud to have Advance Auto Parts on board the No. 21 car at Dover.
—Jon Wood, President, Wood Brothers Racing
Advance Auto Parts’ Commitment to the Future of Racing
Bruce Starnes, executive vice president and chief merchant at Advance Auto Parts, expressed pride in supporting Josh Berry and partnering with Wood Brothers Racing. He noted that Berry’s progression from local short tracks to the Cup Series embodies the company’s mission to nurture racing talent and foster the sport’s growth.
Josh’s journey from the local short tracks to the Cup Series embodies the spirit of what Advance Auto Parts stands for, We’re proud to support him and to align with one of the most iconic teams in the sport in Wood Brothers Racing.
—Bruce Starnes, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant, Advance Auto Parts
Upcoming Debut and Broadcast Information
The No. 21 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang Dark Horse will make its first appearance during practice and qualifying on Saturday, July 19 at 1:35 p.m. ET at Dover Motor Speedway. Fans can watch the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400, featuring Berry and his new partnership, starting at 2 p.m. ET on TNT Sports, with radio coverage available on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
