Trackhouse Racing
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| Owner(s) | Justin Marks (Trackhouse Entertainment Group) Armando Christian Pérez |
|---|---|
| Base | Welcome, North Carolina[1] |
| Series | NASCAR Cup Series |
| Race drivers | 99. Daniel Suárez |
| Sponsors | 99. iFLY, K1 Speed, Pump It Up, CommScope |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Opened | 2020 |
Trackhouse Racing Team is a professional stock car racing team that currently competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team is owned by Trackhouse Entertainment Group, a venture of Justin Marks, and by Grammy Award-winning rapper Armando Christian "Pitbull" Pérez. The team fields Daniel Suárez in the No. 99 Chevrolet full-time.[1]
History
After Leavine Family Racing announced the sale of its assets in summer 2020, former NASCAR Cup Series driver and former World of Outlaws and K&N Pro Series East team owner Justin Marks placed a bid on the sale. LFR eventually sold their assets to Spire Motorsports.[2] On August 14, Marks confirmed the creation of his own team, Trackhouse, and revealed that traveled racing executive Ty Norris had been brought on to help run the team.[3] At that time, Marks had yet to strike a formal alliance with any manufacturer or team, but already had one potential sponsor lined up.[4] He had also yet to purchase any equipment.[5] From his ownership of a go-kart track and other family business ventures, Marks had the financial wherewithal to purchase a team without other means.[2] Marks aimed to be an unconventional team owner, with plans to use his team ownership platform as an advocate for STEM education.[6] On January 15, 2021, it was announced that Armando Christian Pérez, better known by his stage name Pitbull, had assumed an ownership role in the team.[7]
Car No. 99 history
On October 7, 2020, the team announced a full-time drive in 2021 with Daniel Suárez as driver.[8] Later, the team announced that it leased a charter from Spire Motorsports to guarantee itself an entry into every 2021 race.[9] Trackhouse aligned with Richard Childress Racing as an engine provider for 2021 as well as operating on RCR's campus in Welcome, North Carolina.[1] Marks chose the 99 as the team number to pay tribute to Carl Edwards.[1] On November 13, former JR Motorsports crew chief Travis Mack was announced as the No. 99's crew chief.[10]
Car No. 99 results
| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | Owners | Pts |
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| 2021 | Daniel Suárez | 99 | Chevy | DAY | DAY | HOM | LVS | PHO | ATL | BRI | MAR | RCH | TAL | KAN | DAR | DOV | COA | CLT | SON | NSH | POC | POC | ROA | ATL | NHA | GLN | IND | MCH | DAY | DAR | RCH | BRI | LVS | TAL | CLT | TEX | KAN | MAR | PHO | -* | -* |
References
- ^ a b c d McFadin, Daniel (October 7, 2020). "Daniel Suarez joins new Trackhouse Racing team in Cup for 2021". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Stern, Adam (August 14, 2020). "Former NASCAR Driver Justin Marks Creating Cup Series Team". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ McFadin, Daniel (August 14, 2020). "Justin Marks planning to start new Cup team". NASCAR on NBC. NBC Sports. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "Justin Marks reportedly forming Cup team". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 14, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Gillispie, Zach (August 14, 2020). "Justin Marks Launching New Cup Team in 2021". Frontstretch. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Nguyen, Justin (August 14, 2020). "Justin Marks starting Cup team, targeting 2021 debut". The Checkered Flag. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "Trackhouse Racing Team adds Pitbull as team partner ahead of 2021 debut". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- ^ "Trackhouse Entertainment Group announces formation of NASCAR Cup Series race team beginning in 2021". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Tomlinson, Joy (October 7, 2020). "Daniel Suarez Driving for New Cup Team Trackhouse in 2021". Frontstretch. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "Travis Mack to serve as crew chief at Trackhouse Racing". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.