SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 9, 2014) – HScott Motorsports announced today that Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will sponsor the No. 51 Chevrolet SS driven by Justin Allgaier in this weekend’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Darlington Raceway. Sherwin-Williams is the official provider of automotive paint and transportation finishes for NASCAR and supplies these products to HScott Motorsports as well.
The Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes logo will be on the hood of the No. 51 car, while the quarter-panel will feature the Sherwin-Williams product AWX Performance Plus™ Waterborne Refinish System. AWX Performance Plus™ Waterborne basecoat is an easy-to-apply, fast drying basecoat that provides excellent color match while meeting the strictest VOC limits in North America.
“We are pleased to be on the No. 51 car at Darlington Raceway,” said Bobby Moody, Director of Motorsports for Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes. “We value our partnership with HScott Motorsports, and we’re looking forward to watching a Sherwin-Williams car race under the lights at Darlington.”
Justin Allgaier, who is in the running for the Sunoco Rookie of the Year award in the NSCS this season, will be making his first career NSCS start at Darlington. He has participated in five Nationwide Series events at Darlington, with two top fives, three top 10s and has led 31 laps at the 1.366-mile track.
“I’m thrilled to have Sherwin-Williams on the car at Darlington,” said Allgaier. “They are a big supporter of HScott Motorsports and NASCAR, and I can’t wait drive the No. 51 with the Sherwin-Williams colors on it at one of my favorite tracks.”
The Bojangles Southern 500 at Darlington will take place on Saturday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. EDT. The race will air live on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM Satellite Radio, channel 90.
About Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes: The Sherwin-Williams Company, founded in 1866, is one of the world’s leading companies in the manufacture, distribution and sale of coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes a division of The Sherwin-Williams Company, manufactures and distributes a complete line of advanced technology paint and coating systems for automotive and fleet refinishing industries.
For more information about Sherwin-Williams products or its motorsports program, visit www.sherwin-automotive.com
About HScott Motorsports: HScott Motorsports, which began as Phoenix Racing in 1989, is owned and operated by Harry Scott Jr. and competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Scott purchased the team from long-time owner James Finch in September 2013. His vision is to develop talented young drivers, and partner with dedicated sponsors to build a championship contending team. HScott Motorsports is aligned with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series powerhouse team Hendrick Motorsports. HScott receives chassis, engines and technical support from Hendrick Motorsports. 2014 marks Scott’s first full year of Sprint Cup team ownership. Scott also owns part of Turner Scott Motorsports, a championship team based in Mooresville, N.C. which competes full time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Camping World Truck Series and K&N Pro Series East.
