STATESVILLE, N.C. — AM Racing announced the expansion of its NASCAR Xfinity Series program by adding a second entry for Saturday night’s Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog at Worldwide Technology Raceway at Gateway.
Kole Raz, a late model standout from Lake Oswego, Oregon, will drive AM Racing’s No. 76 Ford Mustang in the final race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series regular season, marking his highly anticipated series debut.
Raz, 22, competed in seven ARCA Menards Series events this season sponsored by Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers with AM Racing, highlighted by sixth-place finishes in his premier series debut at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and in the second race of the season at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway.
A prolific winner late models, Raz also impressed in his ARCA Menards Series East debut at Five Flags (Fla.) Speedway, qualifying third, leading 57 laps and finishing second in the Pensacola 150.
Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers continues its partnership with the ARCA Menards Series West winner, Raz, providing support from AM Racing’s development ARCA program to the team’s Xfinity Series efforts.
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“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to attempt my NASCAR Xfinity Series debut with AM Racing at World Wide Technology Raceway,” said Raz, a two-time NASCAR Arizona state champion. “This team has believed in me since my first ARCA start with them last November, and to now take the next step together means a lot.
“Having Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers continue their support as we make this move up the ladder is special and I’m excited to represent them on this bigger stage now and in the future.
“Gateway is a challenging track, but I’m ready to learn, compete and make the most of this opportunity.”
