MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Super late model star Bubba Pollard will make his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series start on Nov. 2 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway with Sam Hunt Racing, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.
SANY America will serve as the primary sponsor aboard the No. 26 GR Supra.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to race at Martinsville with SANY and SHR,” said Pollard. “I really enjoyed the experience racing at Richmond earlier this season. Thanks to SANY, I’m excited to be back in an Xfinity car and can’t wait to hit the track again.”
The 37-year-old Senoia, Ga., native made his Xfinity Series debut earlier this season at Richmond (Va.) Raceway where he finished sixth after starting at the tail of the field with JR Motorsports.
Pollard has over 100 late model wins and has collected 15 championship trophies from a variety of late model championships. Pollard, whose long-time racing car number has been No. 26, is one of the most decorated short track racers of all time, and Sam Hunt Racing is excited to welcome him to the team.
“There’s nothing more fulfilling than going to the track with true racers, and Bubba is exactly that,” said Sam Hunt, owner of Sam Hunt Racing. “He’s not only a true racer, but a great person who respects and appreciates the effort and sacrifice that goes into each race. To have him drive for me, along with having a great partner in SANY – is a dream come true and something the entire organization is looking forward to.
“It’s going to be a really fun weekend in Martinsville.”
SANY America, headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, will be on board of the No. 26 machine at Martinsville.
“Bubba is the right fit for SANY. He’s hands-on in every aspect of his business including his short track racing program right down the road from our Georgia headquarters where we manufacture heavy construction equipment,” said David Nicoll, CEO of SANY America, Inc. “He has succeeded through hard work, grit, and determination just like SANY employees, dealers, and customers.
“We’re proud to have Bubba in the driver’s seat of the #26 SANY car and look forward to a great race in Martinsville.”