ANDERSON, Ind. — Rette Jones Racing confirmed that late model and ARCA Menards Series standout Kole Raz will pilot a second entry in Saturday night’s Redbud 400 at Anderson Speedway, marking the team’s first multi-car effort in ASA STARS National Tour competition.
Raz, 22, will drive with support from Port City Racecars, a Jones Company, as he joins full-time Rette Jones Racing driver Kyle Steckly, who will continue to wheel the No. 30 Auto Parts Centres Ford Mustang.
A first-generation racer from Lake Oswego, Oregon, Raz brings a decorated résumé to the Red Bud 400.
He is a 22-time super late model winner, with highlights in 2024 that include victories in the Chilly Willy 150, the Spears SRL Southwest Tour’s Salted Metals 150, and the Star Nursery Classic at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Raz also broke through in ARCA Menards Series West competition last year, scoring his first victory in dramatic fashion at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway Park.
In addition to his many late model wins, Raz is a two-time NASCAR Arizona state champion.
“I’m really excited to join Rette Jones Racing for the Redbud 400,” said Raz. “This is one of the biggest super late model races in the country, and to be a part of it with such a respected organization means a lot.
“I’m thankful to Mark Rette, Terry Jones, and everyone at Port City Racecars for believing in me. We’re going there to compete and make the most of this opportunity.”
Saturday night’s race presents a milestone moment for the Mooresville, N.C.-based team, which returns to Anderson Speedway as the defending race winner. With two competitive entries on the grid, Rette Jones Racing strengthens its pursuit of another Redbud 400 triumph.
“Having Kyle Steckly as a teammate is a big advantage,” Raz added. “He’s incredibly talented, and I think we’ll be able to learn from each other and push each other to be better. With two strong cars under the RJR banner, we’re doubling our chances to put the team in Victory Lane on Saturday night.”
Rette Jones Racing will field additional super late model entries for Raz throughout the remainder of the 2025 season, with a more in-depth schedule to be announced.
