NEW YORK – NY Racing officials have announced the team will attempt to qualify for the 64th Daytona 500 with Greg Biffle behind the wheel of the No. 44 Chevrolet.
The team will have sponsorship from Grambling State University and HBCU League Pass Plus.
“As a product of HBCU and an alumni of Grambling Football, I’m excited to have them on board with HBCU League Pass Plus,” said John Cohen, NY Racing team owner. “I want to thank Chevrolet for this great partnership along with Richard Childress Racing and Hendrick Motorsports, without them I’m not sure this is possible.”
Biffle, a 19-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner, returns to the series for the first time since 2016.
“I’m really excited to have the opportunity to drive the Next Gen car and help NY Racing make its entry into the 2022 season. I’ve always said since the day I stepped away from full time competition that I would return under the right circumstances,” Biffle exclaimed. “Filling in for an injured driver or driving for a top-level team will always be compelling. With this unique opportunity, I’ll now be able to use my 18 years of experience to help this non-charter team get into the Daytona 500 with an RCR-built race car powered by a Hendrick engine. I look forward to getting back on the track this week and doing what I enjoy most.”
“Urban Edge Network, Inc. is excited to announce our relationship with black owned NY Racing, which participates in the NASCAR Cup Series. John Cohen is a marketing partner of Urban Edge Network, Inc. – HBCU League Pass Plus,” said Todd F. Brown, CEO of Urban Edge Network, Inc. “John is an alumni of Grambling State University. We’re excited to bring our HBCU audience across 101 campuses into the NASCAR arena virtually and physically. We know that our fan base supports sports that reflect and invite blacks into the experience. We’re looking forward to branding and partnering with Fortune 500 companies to support this fully black owned team as they’ve supported other NASCAR teams in the past.”
Jay Guy will serve as crew chief for NY Racing and Biffle during the Daytona 500.
Additionally, Puma and Illesteva have partnered with NY Racing for the duration of the NASCAR Cup season. Future partners and sponsors will be announced at a later date.