Germfree Sponsoring World of Outlaws Late Model Rookie of the Year Program
CONCORD, NC – Feb. 15, 2023 – Germfree is giving World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Rookie of the Year contenders a new incentive to be the highest-finishing rookies in 2023.
The company is sponsoring the World of Outlaws CASE Late Model’s Rookie of the Year program, giving $10,000 to the Rookie of the Year, $3,000 to the second-highest finishing full-time rookie and $2,000 to the third-highest finishing full-time rookie.
“Germfree is honored to sponsor the World of Outlaws inaugural Rookie of the Year program,” Germfree CEO Kevin Kyle said. “It is amazing to see these young drivers, and the teams that support them, push the limits, and achieve greatness. The technology of these vehicles and the grit of these drivers are perfectly aligned with Germfree’s mission to serve life science innovation and advance global health. We look forward to seeing the best of the best very soon!”
This season features one of the stoutest rookie classes in the history of the World of Outlaws with seven drivers contending for the 2023 Rookie of the Year title. They include Nick Hoffman, Payton Freeman, Johnny Scott, Logan Martin, Dustin Walker, Todd Cooney and Jordan Koehler.
“We have an incredible rookie class this year and it’s exciting to have a company like Germfree recognize their significance to the sport and further our initiative of keeping our teams financially healthy,” said Steve Francis, World of Outlaws CASE Late Model series director. “By doing so, we’re able to produce the best racing and grow our rookies into future stars.”
More than 50 races remain on the 2023 schedule to determine who will end the season as the top rookie contenders. Currently, Hoffman holds the early advantage with an eighth and fourth-place finish at the Sunshine Nationals season opener.
The season continues at Volusia Speedway Park – also sponsored by Germfree as the track’s preferred BioTech partner – during the 52nd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 16-18.
To follow the Germfree Rookie of the Year battle all year, get tickets to World of Outlaws CASE Late Model races, HERE.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: CASE Construction Equipment (Official Construction Equipment), CASE No.1 Engine Oil™ (Official Oil and Lubricant), DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider), Toyota (Official Vehicle), and VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); contingency sponsors include Arizona Sport Shirts/Gotta Race, ARP (Automotive Racing Products), Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, Fox Factory (Hard Charger Award), Low-E Insulation, MSD, Penske Racing Shocks, Quarter Master, Swift Springs, and Wieland Metal Services (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with manufacturer sponsors, including, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Capital Race Cars, FIREBULL, Integra Shocks, Intercomp, Racing Electronics, Reliable Painting, Rocket Chassis, and Sea Foam.
Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, NC, is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws NOS® Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of Outlaws. DIRTVision® also broadcasts World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.
Sources: Mike Warren, World of Outlaws Late Model Series PR