CLEVELAND -- Yard-Man by MTD is teaming up with veteran drivers Michael Waltrip and Kenny Schrader to become a primary sponsor of the Brewco Motorsports No. 66 Ford in the 2006 Busch series. Yard-Man, a leading manufacturer of lawn and garden tractors and walk-behind mowers, will have a primary role in 15 races, including stops at Daytona, Bristol and Talladega.
"I have always admired Michael and Kenny as race car drivers," said Clarence Brewer Jr., owner of Brewco Motorsports. "I am excited to finally have them as part of our organization. I know they will do a great job both on the track and representing Yard-Man."
The No. 66 Yard-Man Ford makes its debut at Daytona on Feb. 18 with Schrader behind the wheel. Throughout the remainder of the season, Waltrip and Schrader will share driving responsibilities.
"I can't wait to return to the Busch Series this season, especially with a team and sponsor pairing like we have in Brewco Motorsports and Yard-Man," Schrader said. "The No. 66 team finished fourth in owner's points last year, and Michael and I are going to work hard to keep the Yard-Man Ford up front all year."
"I am looking forward to driving for Brewco Motorsports and Yard-Man this season," Waltrip said. "Being a Busch Series team owner myself, it is always fun to work with different organizations. The No. 66 team should have a great year, and I'm excited to be part of it."
Tim Coughlin, national sales and marketing manager of MTD Products Inc., said he is looking forward to teaming with Brewco and the veteran drivers.
"Partnering with Brewco Motorsports and drivers like Michael Waltrip and Kenny Schrader strategically aligns Yard-Man with two of NASCAR's most popular drivers and one of the sport's most long standing and successful teams," Coughlin said. "Their outstanding history in racing, along with Brewco's will to win, mirrors our shared commitment to superior design, engineering and performance. This relationship builds on Yard-Man's very successful 'rookie' year and will bring our NASCAR sponsorship to new heights."
Federated Auto Parts also announced on Monday it is expanding its partnership with Brewco Motorsports Inc. during the 2006 season.
Federated Auto Parts will be a full-time associate sponsor on both the No. 27 and No. 66 Brewco Motorsports Busch Series entries in 2006. Federated will also serve as the primary sponsor for David Green and the No. 27 team during the Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 10.
"Federated Auto Parts is proud and excited to return as a sponsor with Brewco Motorsports in 2006," Federated Auto Parts president Gene Jeffries said. "Brewco Motorsports has proven itself as a championship organization both on and off the track, and we are looking forward to another successful season. We are pleased that Federated's long-time spokesman and Nextel Cup veteran Ken Schrader is scheduled to drive in selected Busch Series events for Brewco in 2006."
"Brewco Motorsports is thrilled to welcome Federated Auto Parts back as a sponsor for the upcoming season," Brewer added. "We are excited to represent the employees and customers of Federated Auto Parts and to host them at the track during hospitality events. Brewco and Federated teamed up for a very successful 2005 season, and we are looking forward to an even more successful year in 2006."
