NEW YORK – NY Racing announced a partnership Wednesday with Florida A&M University for this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the No. 44 Chevrolet piloted by Greg Biffle.
“Urban Edge Network is pleased to present our HBCU league Pass+ in NASCAR featuring Florida A&M and the world renowned ‘rattler’ branding,” said Todd F. Brown, CEO of Urban Edge Network, Inc. “Through our partnership with NY Racing, we are continuing our focus on bringing the HBCU communities into racing and we welcome the Florida A&M alumni, students and their families to Las Vegas for the race and to the national television viewing audience.
“Brands love NASCAR and combining the HBCU magic will place Urban Edge Network and our partners at the top of the brand advertising shopping carts,” said Brown. Additionally, HBCU League Pass+ is continuing their partnership with NY Racing for select 2022 NASCAR Cup Series races. “It’s the best feeling knowing that I can showcase my love for HBCU’s In NASCAR,” said John Cohen, NY Racing team owner.
Sunday’s race will be the second of the season for NY Racing after it competed in the Daytona 500 with Biffle.
Biffle, making his first NASCAR Cup start since 2016, finished 36th out of 40 cars.