Reynolds Consumer Products, with its Hefty(r) and Reynolds Wrap(r) brands, will continue its relationship with McClure for the seventh consecutive season by serving as primary sponsor in all 33 scheduled events. The Hefty(r) brand is one of the longest-running sponsors in the Nationwide Series, and the partnership with McClure boasts one of the longest active NNS driver-sponsor combinations.
“I’m excited about returning to TriStar Motorsports with the Hefty(r) and Reynolds Wrap(r) brands,” stated McClure. “We had a great relationship with Mark Smith and his family last year and they really gave us a great opportunity for our program. Although our end results didn’t always reflect it, there is no doubt there were solid strides made in my personal on-track performance over previous seasons. I look forward to continuing to improve, working with my teammates, and being an asset to the TriStar team.”
“Most importantly, NASCAR fans are still supporting our sponsorship partners at their nearest retailers and we are truly appreciative for that,” said McClure. “We have a new look to our program this year and I’m excited about it.”
Mark Smith, owner of TriStar Motorsports NC, reiterated McClure’s excitement. “It was great to have Eric, Hefty(r) and Reynolds Wrap(r) join our TriStar team last year. We are happy to have them back with us this year and look forward to a successful 2012 season.”
In addition to returning to the familiar orange and blue colors, McClure’s effort for the 2012 season will be led by veteran crew chief Wes Ward, who had a brief stint with TriStar Motorsports early in the 2011 season. Ward, who has 22 years of NASCAR experience, will be at the helm of the No. 14 team, with John Quinn returning as car chief.
McClure and the No 14 Hefty(r) / Reynolds Wrap(r) Toyota Camry will hit the track at the Daytona International Speedway for the first NNS event on February 25,
2012.
About TriStar Motorsports:
TriStar Motorsports currently fields the No. 14 Hefty(r)/Reynolds Wrap(r), No.19 G-Oil & No. 44 Toyota Camrys in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, but began as a Sprint Cup Series team in the late 1980′s. Team owner Mark Smith, a 30-year NASCAR veteran, is the owner of Pro Motor Engines (PME), a leading builder of race engines for all three NASCAR national series.Smith’s engines have won three NASCAR Truck Series championships (2003, 2004, and 2009). Smith received the prestigious MAHLE Clevite Engine Builder of the Year award in both 2008 and 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competition.
About Reynolds Consumer Products:
Two of the most trusted household brands, Reynolds(r) and Hefty(r), joined together as Reynolds Consumer Products in 2010. While the establishment of this new company made it official, the truth is that Reynolds(r) and Hefty(r) products have been found side-by-side in the kitchens of American families for more than three generations.
Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, Reynolds Consumer Products offers a diverse product portfolio of essentials for every home. From prepping, cooking and serving, to storage and disposal, Reynolds Consumer Products provides solutions for controlling the chaos of busy households everywhere. Our brand portfolios feature some of the most recognizable products that have literally defined their categories: Reynolds Wrap(r) is synonymous with Aluminum Foil, but the Reynolds(r) brand also includes Pan Lining Paper, Parchment Paper, Oven Bags, Slow Cooker Liners, Baking Cups and Cut-Rite(r) Wax Paper. Hefty is most commonly identified with the brand’s famous Waste Bags and slogan…Hefty(r), Hefty(r), Hefty(r)! The Hefty(r) brand is also a leader in Food and Storage Bags, as well as Disposable Tableware.
For more information on our brands, go to www.Hefty.com, and www.ReynoldsKitchens.com.
- Team McClure Inc. Press Release
