Theriault, a 20-year old Late Model racer from Fort Kent, Maine, will make
his debut on May 18 at Iowa Speedway, driving JRM’s No. 5 Chevrolet with
primary sponsorship from SPY Eyewear. The upper-rear quarter-panels of the car
will carry the logo of Dirty Mo Radio, the internet home for Dale Earnhardt
Jr.-related podcasts throughout the NASCAR season.
“SPY is happy to offer continued support to the JR Motorsports team and be
a part of the exciting Nationwide Series debut of Austin Theriault,” said
Michael Marckx, SPY CEO and president. “On the heels of our commitment to Dirty
Mo Radio, this is only the beginning of the excitement SPY looks to bring to
NASCAR, and we’re happy to do it with JR Motorsports.
Nationwide Series races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (July 12) and
Kentucky Speedway (Sept. 20) will fill out Theriault’s three-race schedule.
“Our company is known for putting young talent in cars and giving them a
shot on one of NASCAR’s biggest stages, and that is what we are giving Austin
with this three-race opportunity,” said Kelley Earnhardt Miller, general
manager of JR Motorsports. “This keeps our No. 5 car on the track, and it gives
Austin the chance to show what he’s got with a lot more eyeballs taking
notice.”
Theriault was the 2012 Maine Vintage Race Car Association’s Driver of the
Year and he made his NASCAR K&N Pro Series debut after winning “Maine Young
Guns” inaugural competition in 2012. He also became a part-time developmental
driver for Brad Keselowski Racing that season.
In 2013, Theriault won three Super Late Model race son the Pro All Star (PASS)
Series, including the Rumble in the Pines at Southern National Motorsports
Park, the South Carolina Clash at Dillon Motor Speedway, and the PASS 400
Championship Race at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway. He finished the season with
three wins and eight Top-10 finishes in 25 starts.
“I am excited to be continuing my professional development with JR
Motorsports in the Nationwide Series,” Theriault said. “I have been working
hard for this opportunity, and to be associated with JR Motorsports and SPY is
a dream come true.”
SPY is the presenting sponsor for two of Dirty Mo Radio’s weekly
programs—The Monday Recap and The Dale Jr. Download. Dirty Mo Radio is housed
at DaleJr.com
but also available free of charge on iTunes, TuneIn Radio and other major
podcasting outlets.
Through seven races, the No. 5 team ranks fourth in the Nationwide Series
owner standings on the strength of five top-five finishes, led by drivers
Earnhardt Jr. and Kevin Harvick.
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