Ric Flair Signs NASCAR Partnership with Josh Bilicki and Garage 66

Ric Flair Signs NASCAR Partnership with Josh Bilicki and Garage 66

Ric Flair's Flair Spirits has partnered with NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Bilicki and Garage 66 for the Bristol Night Race, marking a significant collaboration between the world of motorsports and professional wrestling.

What happened?

On September 19, Josh Bilicki will drive the Flair Spirits No. 66 Ford Mustang in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. This partnership is a result of Flair Spirits' efforts to expand its brand and connect with a new audience.

Why it matters for Ric Flair

As a 16-time wrestling world champion, Ric Flair's influence spans generations, and this partnership is a testament to his enduring legacy. Flair Spirits produces award-winning vodka, bourbon, and gin, available in 41 states and expanding throughout Florida and Tennessee.

What comes next?

The Bristol Night Race is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, at 7:30 pm ET, and will be televised live on USA Network. Bilicki, a Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin native, will make his 15th NASCAR national series start at Bristol and sixth in the NASCAR Cup Series at this track.

Bilicki expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, "The Bristol Night Race is one of my favorite races in NASCAR, so partnering with an iconic brand like Flair Spirits is a perfect fit." Flair Spirits' co-owner Carl Long also shared his enthusiasm, saying, "I grew up watching Flair on Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, and it's an honor to represent a brand that reflects that legacy on our No. 66 Ford Mustang."

The partnership between Flair Spirits and Garage 66 is a significant step in the brand's expansion into the world of motorsports. With Flair Spirits' award-winning spirits and Garage 66's competitive racing team, this collaboration is sure to make a lasting impact on the NASCAR scene.

Bristol under the lights is a perfect match for Flair Spirits' brand, and the energy and excitement of the NASCAR fans are a perfect fit. As Ric Flair himself said, "Bristol under the lights! Wooooo! It doesn't get any better than that."

The NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying at Bristol Motor Speedway will take place on Friday, September 18, beginning at 4:30 pm ET. The 500-lap Bass Pro Shops Night Race is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, at 7:30 pm ET, and will be televised live on USA Network.

Garage 66 PR

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