Big Machine Records Sponsors NASCAR Rising Star David Garbo Jr.
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Nashville, TN/March 3, 2014 – Big Machine Records, whose triumphs in motorsports are eclipsed only by its success in music, has signed on as primary sponsor for David Garbo Jr. in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East.
Big Machine believes the young champion has a bright future ahead of him. “First and foremost, Garbo has shown an ability to win at every level he’s raced,” says Big Machine CEO and Founder Scott Borchetta. “He’s tough and focused on the track, and at the same time he handles himself with professionalism outside the cockpit.”
Garbo is in very impressive company with Big Machine. In addition to the label’s superstar music roster, its on-track lineup has included Indy 500 winners Dan Wheldon, Dario Franchitti, and currently Tony Kanaan. “That’s truly legendary company! I want to thank Scott Borchetta so much for this opportunity,” says Garbo. “But I think what motivates me most is that I’m racing for someone who has more race wins and championships than I do!” Garbo is referring to the label head’s own dominance in the cockpit. Borchetta has five championships as a racer himself, including being the only three-peat champion in history at Nashville’s 100-year-old Tennessee State Fairgrounds Speedway, which he accomplished in the NASCAR Truck Series.
Garbo Jr.’s own accomplishments are also impressive. He earned the National Championship in Legend Cars in 2012 with 43 wins before moving up to Late Model Stock Cars fulltime in 2013. In his rookie season, he finished 23rd in the nation garnering four victories, including the prestigious Bobby Isaac Classic at Hickory Motor Speedway. He also impressed with his debut performance at Sprint Cup superstar Denny Hamlin’s charity race. At the notorious event held at Richmond International Speedway Garbo finished in sixth place, beating all but two of the dozen NASCAR Cup regulars who participated. His showcase season inspired www.race22.com to call him the number one breakthrough NASCAR Late Model driver of 2013.
Garbo’s K&N race team is owned and operated by Hattori Racing Enterprises, who fielded the series’ runner-up in 2013. NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series East features 16 races at some of racing’s most popular tracks including Daytona, Bristol and the historic Watkins Glen road course. Races are televised via tape-delay. Check local listings for broadcast schedule.
ABOUT BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP: At the helm of the independent Big Machine Label Group is industry veteran Scott Borchetta, who serves as President and CEO. The conglomerate encompasses Big Machine Records (founded in 2005), The Valory Music Co. (founded in 2007) and Republic Nashville (a partnership with Universal Republic founded in 2009 with Jimmy Harnen serving as President). The Big Machine Label Group’s current artist roster includes Multi-Platinum superstars Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Reba; Platinum sensations The Band Perry and Florida Georgia Line; Legendary group The Mavericks; Gold-selling artists Brantley Gilbert and Justin Moore; Chart-topping act Eli Young Band as well as Hot newcomers Thomas Rhett, Cassadee Pope, RaeLynn, Laura Bell Bundy, The Cadillac Three and Danielle Bradbery, in addition to a Country tribute to Well-known rockers Motley Crue and soundtracks for ABC’s hit drama “NASHVILLE.” BMLG artists have received multiple GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, American Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, MTV Video Music Award and People’s Choice Award accolades as well as Brit Award and JUNO Award nominations. In 2012 BMLG rejuvenated its publishing arm with Big Machine Music, which has created a joint venture with Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald’s Prescription Songs, allowing the two companies to co-publish songwriters and artists whose unique talents translate across genres. Big Machine was also the first-ever label to align with terrestrial radio for performance royalty rights. The label group has also forayed into the racing world, sponsoring the Brickyard 400, The Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville, and the past three Indy 500 Champions.
Sources: Dalana Parker/Hattori Racing Enterprises PR