By Caleb Whisler, Staff Writer
Roush-Fenway Racing announced Wednesday afternoon the return of NOS Energy Drink as a primary sponsor on the No. 17 Ford Mustang driven by Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
NOS will have its primary sponsorship debut at Michigan International Speedway on June 9 and will serve as a season long associate partner.
“I’m excited to have NOS Energy back on our No. 17 Ford,” Stenhouse said in a news release. “They have been a great supporter and partner of mine since 2012 on and off the track. Their support throughout the entire racing community shows their dedication and passion to all forms of motorsports. It’s great to have them back in the Cup Series.”
NOS teamed up with Stenhouse in 2012 until 2015.
“Ricky, NASCAR and NOS Energy have become synonymous with one another and we couldn’t be more pleased about it,” said Lauren Albano – Marketing Director, NOS Energy. “Ricky is a proven winner and NOS Energy is high performance drink that completely mirrors the high banks, high horsepower world of NASCAR. We’re all in it to win it. A great driver, team and sport. All of us at NOS Energy are very confident we’re going to reach for a higher gear this summer – and way beyond”
NOS also sponsors Stenhouse’s World of Outlaws sprint car team.