As the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series gathers momentum, AM Racing has formally announced the addition of Paynuity and Travel Curious as its new marketing partners. These AM Racing new marketing partners will be prominently featured at the upcoming Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250, held this Saturday evening at EchoPark Speedway in Georgia.
Spotlight on Paynuity’s Partnership and Innovative Capabilities
Paynuity steps in as the chief sponsor on the No. 25 Ford Mustang, which will be competitively driven by Nick Sanchez, the accomplished 2025 EchoPark Speedway winner and former ARCA Menards Series champion, during the race’s 163 laps. Paynuity, committed to supporting businesses and financial institutions, delivers state-of-the-art financial technology, offering unified global payment solutions and premium customer support.
With an advanced digital platform, Paynuity facilitates direct-to-bank settlements, catering to both peer-to-peer and merchant-based transactions. Their system supports seamless end-to-end payment services, bridging merchants and banks through an extensive network. The brand’s switch and routing technology links over 58 payment networks and connects directly with global card associations and thousands of banks, paving the way for robust merchant services, card issuing, and digital banking integration.
Travel Curious Enhances Value with B2B Travel Technology
Travel Curious, joining as a co-partner at EchoPark Speedway, specializes in B2B travel technology. Its Unified Experiences Platform™ is designed for hotels, travel providers, and loyalty programs, allowing them to integrate a variety of experiences into their services. This integration aims to boost differentiation, foster stronger customer engagement, and add tangible value for partners.
The company stands out as a connector of distinctive offerings like live entertainment, sporting events, theme parks, and attractions with worldwide demand. Travel Curious achieves this by providing a fully integrated, end-to-end platform that simplifies the experiences industry’s supply-and-demand dynamics.
Comments from AM Racing Leadership and Drivers
Wade Moore, the president of AM Racing, reflected on the ongoing partnerships:
“We’re proud of the momentum we’ve built to start the 2026 season,”
Wade Moore, president of AM Racing.
He also emphasized the impact and significance of collaborating with emerging brands:
“Bringing companies like Paynuity and Travel Curious into the sport — and giving them a competitive, high-visibility opportunity right out of the gate — is something we take a lot of pride in, and we are looking forward to the weekend.”
– Wade Moore, president of AM Racing
Driver Nick Sanchez, returning to EchoPark Speedway following his 2025 victory, also shared his thoughts:
“EchoPark Speedway is a place that’s been good to me. I’ve won there before, and AM Racing showed last season that this team can be competitive there,”
offered Sanchez.
“We had strong speed at Daytona to start the year, and we’re proud to represent two new marketing partners — Paynuity and Travel Curious — this weekend. The focus now is building on that momentum and putting ourselves in contention when it matters Saturday night.”
– Nick Sanchez, driver
Team Performance Heading into EchoPark and Season Outlook
Based in Statesville, North Carolina, AM Racing returns to the 1.54-mile oval after a strong showing in 2025, where two top-13 finishes, including a 10th-place result in February, propelled the team to back-to-back early-season top-10s. Nick Sanchez, a graduate of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity initiative and Miami native, will aim for his first O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win as AM Racing marks its milestone 101st series start at EchoPark.
Sanchez made headlines in July when he delivered his first NASCAR National Series victory at EchoPark, taking the lead for 18 laps after starting 11th. This crucial win secured his initial NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Playoff berth as a rookie.
For this race weekend, AM Racing enters a single car, following a rare two-car entry at Daytona in the previous event. The team’s second car, the No. 52 Ford Mustang, is set to return to the track in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.
Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 Details and Broadcast Information
The Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 serves as the second contest in the 33-race 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule. Qualifying begins on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, with the main race scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026, shortly after 5:00 p.m. Local fans can follow the event live on The CW Network, while radio coverage will be available on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
Looking Forward: AM Racing’s Prospects and Industry Impact
The addition of Paynuity and Travel Curious as AM Racing new marketing partners not only brings fresh resources and exposure to the team, but also signals broader industry recognition of NASCAR’s value as a marketing platform. With growing momentum and strategic collaborations, AM Racing and its partners are poised to make a notable mark on the 2026 season, with both leadership and drivers focused on delivering impactful results on and off the track.
