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By Counterman
Sunday, May 4, 2025, officially marks the 100th anniversary of NAPA and a century of service in the automotive industry. This automotive industry milestone highlights NAPA’s commitment to supporting drivers and repair shops nationwide. To commemorate the occasion,
link hidden, please login to view is debuting a celebratory paint scheme on all four of its race team cars. In a rare event, three of these teams will hit the track from May 1-4 at the Texas Motor Speedway. NAPA 100 Paint Scheme Honors Automotive Industry Milestone
The company said the NAPA 100 paint scheme is the perfect way to honor NAPA’s history and impact.
The rapid adoption of automobiles meant people across the country needed reliable repair shops to maintain their cars.
link hidden, please login to viewstepped up to meet that need. Today, as the automotive aftermarket industry evolves faster than ever, NAPA embraces new technologies and advancements to keep drivers on the road. link hidden, please login to view Design Details Celebrate a Century of Excellence
NAPA describes the paint scheme as a champagne gold that is sure to stand out from the pack.
Thoughtfully designed, the gilded look features NAPA’s unique 100-year logo and a matching driver fire suit. The design symbolizes celebration and NAPA’s impressive legacy, the company said.
NAPA’s Racing Community Joins the Celebration
As a decades-long sponsor of motorsports, NAPA said it was important to honor this milestone with its racing community. NAPA is a sponsor of NASCAR driver Chase Elliott, American NHRA Funny Car racer Ron Capps, NASCAR trucks driver Daniel Hemric and sprint car racer Brad Sweet.
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Series: Kubota High Limit Racing
Team: Kasey Kahne Racing
Car: #49 Sprint Car
Driver: Brad Sweet
Owner: Kasey Kahne
Dates: 5/1 & 5/3 (2-night event)
Race: Stockyard Stampede at The Dirt Track at Texas Motor Speedway
Series: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Team: McAnally-Hilgemann Racing
Car: No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Daniel Hemric
Owner: Bill McAnally
Date: Friday, May 2
Race: SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Team:
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Car: No.9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet
Driver: Chase Elliott
Owner: Rick Hendrick
Date: Sunday, May 4
Race: WÜRTH 400 NASCAR Cup Series
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By Counterman
As the 2025 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series heats up, Advance Auto Parts and NASCAR announced a new collaboration. The Advance NASCAR partnership will support local short track racing through “Advance Auto Parts Night at the Races” in 17 markets.
The program aims to boost support for local tracks, drivers and their communities throughout the season. During select race weeks, fans from Colorado National Speedway to Seekonk Speedway will experience special events. These will happen both at the tracks and at Advance Auto Parts retail stores nearby.
Advance NASCAR Partnership Fuels Local Track Engagement
“
link hidden, please login to view has been a tremendous partner in raising the profile of short track racing across the country for the past several years, and this is an exciting next step in working together to grow motorsports on the local level,” said Joseph Dennewitz, managing director of NASCAR Regional. “This is a great opportunity for NASCAR and Advance Auto Parts to show appreciation to our race fans who cheer on their favorite drivers at local short tracks each week, as well as support some of the best venues and racing in NASCAR.” Dominion Raceway in Woodford, Virginia and South Boston Speedway will launch the new program in April. Grandview Speedway in Pennsylvania will close the season in September.
Advance Stores Host Fans and Drivers
Each “Advance Auto Parts Night at the Races” will include activities at a local Advance Auto Parts store. Stores will host driver autograph signings, giveaways, and other fan-friendly experiences.
“As NASCAR’s Official Auto Parts Retailer, we’re thrilled to further enhance fans’ experience and ignite their excitement both at our stores and at local tracks where people are passionate about racing,” said Jason Hand, senior vice president of U.S. Stores. “Advance Auto Parts is all about being your community store, so we’re excited to support local tracks, dedicated NASCAR fans, and our customers in their own backyard.”
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link hidden, please login to view to find fan events and race dates near you. Full Schedule of 2025 Advance Auto Parts Night at the Races:
April
19 – Dominion Raceway (Virginia)
26 – South Boston Speedway (Virginia)
May
10 – Bowman Gray Stadium (North Carolina)
17 – Seekonk Speedway (Massachusetts)
24 – Berlin Raceway (Michigan)
31 – Jennerstown Speedway Complex (Pennsylvania)
June
7 – Elko Speedway (Minnesota)
13 – Wake County Speedway (North Carolina)
13 – Limaland Motorsports Park (Ohio)
21 – Langley Speedway (Virginia)
July
26 – Riverhead Raceway (New York)
30 – Hawkeye Downs Speedway (Iowa)
August
9 – Salina Highbanks Speedway (Oklahoma)
9 – Colorado National Speedway (Colorado)
15 – Lee USA Speedway (New Hampshire)
30 – New Smyrna Speedway (Florida)
September
6 – Grandview Speedway (Pennsylvania)
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By Counterman
Since its inception in 2011, the NAPA Partnership Event (formerly known as the NAPA Vendor Summit) has recognized outstanding suppliers through its Supplier Awards Ceremony. NAPA said the event provides an opportunity to honor the exceptional contributions of NAPA’s valued supplier partners—those who champion innovation, quality and excellence in everything they do.
link hidden, please login to viewadded that the Spirit of NAPA award, in particular, has a rich history and is awarded to a trusted supplier that embodies NAPA’s values. This year’s Spirit of NAPA award winner, Dorman, stood out for its dedication to innovation, commitment to quality and lasting impact on the industry. Below is the complete list of winners:
Innovation Award: Milwaukee Tool Quality Award: East Penn Manufacturing Cataloging Award: Old World Industries Sales Award: TERREPOWER Service Award: Weitron Indirect Supplier Award: Pricefx Spirit of NAPA Award: Dorman Partnership Award: Neal Williams The post
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By Counterman
The Meineke Dealers Purchasing Cooperative Inc. (MDPCI) announced Advance Professional as the winner of the 2024 Vendor of the Year Award. Advance has been a member of the Meineke Dealers Purchasing Co-op (MDPCI) for many years.
Over the past few years, the program has grown at unprecedented rates, MDPCI said. The MDPCI Vendor of the Year is determined based on several factors, with one being survey results from the Meineke dealer group. In addition to non-subjective categories that are measured, the dealer survey is based on criteria ranging from the cost and quality of parts and services, to vendor support, to the overall ease of working with the vendor. Selection for this award is a testament to the commitment
link hidden, please login to view has made to the MDPCI program and Meineke Dealers throughout the US and Canada, according to MDPCI. Ron Soto, executive director of the MDPCI, said, “The growth of our program with Advance and their support of our efforts has been tremendous over the past year. It is a testament to the true partnership they have provided our dealers and the delivery of the commitment they made to the MDPCI to help increase profitability of the Meineke Service Centers nationwide. Advance has developed an exceptional program working with the MDPCI as partners and helped Meineke dealers across the country. We look forward to continued growth in 2025 and beyond.”
Upon receiving the award, Pete Masini, Advance director of strategic accounts, said, “On behalf of the entire Advance/Carquest Professional team that supports Meineke Dealers every single day, I’d like to express how honored we are to be named ‘Vendor of the Year’ for Meineke Dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada in 2024. Moments like this do not typically happen by accident, and it takes an effort on both sides to build partnerships like the ones we have with our Meineke partners. Our relationship has been a journey to reach this point, and every day, more and more Meineke dealers are giving
link hidden, please login to viewProfessional the opportunity to earn their business. Thank you for your support. Our promise is to continue our passion for providing you with industry-leading service that you can rely on, quality parts, solutions to support your business growth, and a partnership to last for many years to come.” The post
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