Trackhouse Racing Team

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Trackhouse Racing Team
TrackhouseRacingTeamLogo.jpg
Owner(s)Justin Marks (Trackhouse Entertainment Group)
Armando Christian Pérez
BaseConcord, North Carolina
SeriesNASCAR Cup Series
Race drivers1. Ross Chastain
99. Daniel Suárez
Sponsors1. TBA
99. Tootsie's Orchid Lounge[1]
ManufacturerChevrolet
Opened2020
Career
Debut2021 Daytona 500 (Daytona)
Latest race2021 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race (Phoenix)
Races competed36
Drivers' Championships0
Race victories0
Pole positions0

Trackhouse Racing Team is a professional stock car auto racing organization that currently competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team is owned by Trackhouse Entertainment Group, a venture of Justin Marks, and Grammy Award-winning rapper Armando Christian "Pitbull" Pérez.

The organization fields the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro for Ross Chastain and the No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro for Daniel Suarez[2]

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.[3] 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.[4] At that time, Marks had yet to strike a formal alliance with any manufacturer or team, but already had one potential sponsor lined up.[5] He had also yet to purchase any equipment.[6] 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.[3] Marks aimed to be an unconventional team owner, with plans to use his team ownership platform as an advocate for STEM education.[7] 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.[8] On May 30, motivational speaker and philanthropist Tony Robbins hinted at investing in the team.[9] On June 10, Marks told Sirius XM NASCAR Radio that the team may expand to a two-car operation in 2022.[10] On June 30, 2021, Trackhouse announced their purchase of the NASCAR operations of Chip Ganassi Racing and along with it, its two charters for the No. 1 and the No. 42 teams, therefore announcing the team will be two cars in 2022. On August 3, Trackhouse announced that Chip Ganassi Racing driver, Ross Chastain, would pilot the team's new second entry using Ganassi's No. 1 starting in 2022, no sponsors or crew chief was announced at the time.[11]

Car No. 1 history[]

Ross Chastain (2022)[]

On August 3, 2021, the team announced that Ross Chastain would drive their second car, the No. 1, in 2022.[12]

Car No. 99 history[]

Daniel Suárez (2021–present)[]

Daniel Suárez in the No. 99 at Sonoma Raceway in 2021

On October 7, 2020, the team announced a full-time drive in 2021 with Daniel Suárez as driver.[13] Later, the team announced that it leased a charter from Spire Motorsports to guarantee itself an entry into every 2021 race.[14] Trackhouse aligned with Richard Childress Racing as an engine provider for 2021 as well as operating on RCR's campus in Welcome, North Carolina.[2] Marks chose the 99 as the team number to pay tribute to Carl Edwards.[2] On November 13, former JR Motorsports crew chief Travis Mack was announced as the No. 99's crew chief.[15] Suárez scored the team's first top-five with a fourth-place finish at the Bristol dirt race.[16]

Car No. 99 results[]

Trackhouse Racing Team No. 99
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
2021 Daniel Suárez 99 Chevy DAY
36 		DAY
16 		HOM
15 		LVS
26 		PHO
21 		ATL
17 		BRI
4 		MAR
32 		RCH
16 		TAL
23 		KAN
11 		DAR
23 		DOV
9 		COA
33 		CLT
15 		SON
12 		NSH
7 		POC
13 		POC
15 		ROA
36 		ATL
36 		NHA
20 		GLN
31 		IND
37 		MCH
22 		DAY
19 		DAR
13 		RCH
17 		BRI
22 		LVS
15 		TAL
23 		CLT
13 		TEX
10 		KAN
15 		MAR
28 		PHO
21 		25th 634

References[]

  1. ^ "Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Returns with Daniel Suarez for Six Cup Series Races in 2022". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c McFadin, Daniel (October 7, 2020). "Daniel Suarez joins new Trackhouse Racing team in Cup for 2021". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Stern, Adam (August 14, 2020). "Former NASCAR Driver Justin Marks Creating Cup Series Team". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  4. ^ McFadin, Daniel (August 14, 2020). "Justin Marks planning to start new Cup team". NASCAR on NBC. NBC Sports. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  5. ^ "Justin Marks reportedly forming Cup team". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 14, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  6. ^ Gillispie, Zach (August 14, 2020). "Justin Marks Launching New Cup Team in 2021". Frontstretch. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  7. ^ Nguyen, Justin (August 14, 2020). "Justin Marks starting Cup team, targeting 2021 debut". The Checkered Flag. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Tony Robbins interested in part-ownership of Trackhouse Racing". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. May 30, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  10. ^ "Justin Marks says Trackhouse would like to expand in 2022". Jayski's Silly Season Site. June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  11. ^ "Trackhouse Racing Team reveals it will acquire Chip Ganassi Racing's NASCAR operation". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  12. ^ "Ross Chastain to Drive No. 1 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing, Will Join Daniel Suárez as Teammate in 2022 Cup Series Season". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ Tomlinson, Joy (October 7, 2020). "Daniel Suarez Driving for New Cup Team Trackhouse in 2021". Frontstretch. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  15. ^ "Travis Mack to serve as crew chief at Trackhouse Racing. It was also announced that UNCC Alumni Eric J Smith would be team janitor for the 2021 Nascar Cup Season". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  16. ^ Albert, Zack (March 29, 2021). "Daniel Suarez digs Bristol's dirt, gives Trackhouse its first top-five finish". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 31, 2021.

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