STATESVILLE, N.C. — Garage 66 is thrilled to announce that Josh Bilicki is set for an entry into the 69th Daytona 500, driving the No. 66 Protection Technologies NASCAR Cup Series car next February at Daytona International Speedway.
Protection Technologies designs, installs, and commissions complete low-voltage security systems for many types of clients, including general contractors, property managers, commercial real estate, government and municipal facilities, and professional sports venues. They have active partnerships with major sports franchises in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS, and this Daytona 500 entry adds motorsports to their growing portfolio for the first time.
“In this business, I’ve gotten to do some pretty remarkable things and work with clients at the highest levels of sports and entertainment,” said Mike Singer, President of Protection Technologies. “But putting Protection Technologies on a Daytona 500 car? This tops the list. February can’t come fast enough.”
The partnership between Garage 66 and Protection Technologies kicked off on Monday night at Ole Red, the live music venue, restaurant, and country bar on International Drive in Orlando, Florida, with Josh and Mike unveiling the paint scheme together to be run during Speedweeks 2027.
For Bilicki, the Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin native is gearing up for his second entry into the Great American Race, having earned a Top 25 finish in his first start. The 31-year-old has more than 270 starts across the three NASCAR national divisions, including more than 100 in the premier series. His best NASCAR Cup Series finish to date also came at Daytona, when he drove to a Top 10 result in the 2021 Coke Zero Sugar 400.
“I’m incredibly excited to welcome Protection Technologies to Garage 66 as we attempt next year’s Daytona 500,” said Bilicki. “They’ve built a great reputation in their industry and I’m proud to have the opportunity to represent their brand on the biggest stage in NASCAR. I was fortunate enough to compete in the Daytona 500 in 2021, but haven’t had the opportunity to return since, so this means a lot to me. I’m grateful to Protection Technologies, Carl Long, and Garage 66 for giving me the opportunity.”
Garage 66 co-owner Carl Long is ecstatic about releasing 2027 news this early in the calendar and has a positive outlook on the prospects for his organization.
“I am excited to be announcing our Daytona 500 plans for 2027 so early in the season,” said Long. “This is the earliest we have ever been able to plan ahead. Having Protection Technologies on board for the season opener is a testament to what Garage 66 is building, without having a charter. We have our show car on display in Orlando tonight and have the potential to carry it to other events over the winter.
“We have the very talented Josh Bilicki lined up to get behind the wheel. I am so pleased to have the time to prepare the best car we can put together.”
