Fri, 13 Dec 2024, 12:40 PM NAPA Named Official Auto Parts Store of NHRA in First-Time Partnership

Courtesy of NHRA Communications

INDIANAPOLIS - For the first time ever, NAPA will team up with NHRA as an official partner, becoming the "Official Auto Parts Store of NHRA" as part of an exciting multi-year agreement.

NHRA and NAPA officials announced the long-term partnership today, which is set to begin with the 2025 season in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

NAPA has a long and storied history in NHRA drag racing. Since 2008, NAPA has been the primary sponsor on the 11,000-horsepower Funny Car of three-time world champion Ron Capps. This partnership with Capps, the standout driver, 76-time event winner and 152-time finalist will continue, as NAPA looks to strengthen an already impressive footprint in the NHRA drag racing.

As part of the partnership, NAPA will also become a presenting sponsor of the NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) program. The NHRA YES Program is the only full-time education initiative in motorsports, offering quality educational content and activities for schools and youth organizations nationwide. It invites students to NHRA national events to see firsthand the career opportunities within the motorsports field.

"We are thrilled to expand our partnership with NHRA and become the 'Official Auto Parts Store of NHRA.' This multi-year agreement underscores our commitment to the sport and our dedication to supporting the next generation of automotive enthusiasts and professionals through the NHRA YES Program," said Emily Schneider, Senior Director of Marketing at NAPA Auto Parts. "We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with Ron Capps and the entire NHRA community, and we are excited about the opportunities this partnership will bring."

As part of the program, which brings thousands of students to the track each year, NAPA will look to showcase how S.T.E.M. education is applied in career in the automotive area, focusing on attracting a new generation of technicians to America's largest network of parts and care, with nearly 6,000 Auto Parts stores and over 16,000 Auto Care centers across the country.

Along with prominent track signage and displays at each of the 20 NHRA national events, NAPA's Carlyle Tools brand will be on display in the midway at 15 races during the 2025 campaign. The season begins March 6-9 with the 56th annual NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway.

"It's an exciting time for everyone at NHRA to announce this first-ever partnership with NAPA," NHRA Vice President and Chief Development Officer Brad Gerber said. "They've been tremendous partners with Ron and his Funny Car team for so many years and it's a huge thrill to now add them as the 'Official Auto Parts Store of NHRA.' They have continually showcased an incredible passion and commitment to motorsports, and we look forward continuing to grow this relationship and seeing the impact they can also have as part of our YES Program."

For more information on NHRA, including the full 2025 schedule, please visit www.nhra.com. For more information on NAPA, please visit www.napaonline.com.

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