HARRISBURG, N.C. – Wood Brothers Racing has formed a long-term partnership with Archie St. Hilaire, owner of Go FAS Racing, which grants Wood Brothers Racing control of a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series charter.
The Charter guarantees a starting position in every Monster Energy Series race for the Wood Brothers Racing No. 21 Ford that will be driven by Paul Menard in 2018.
“This Charter is a game-changing step for Wood Brothers Racing. It’s the critical piece needed to thrive as a top owner in our sport,” said Len Wood, co-owner of Wood Brothers Racing. “We have been fortunate enough to have extremely fast cars and are blessed with the best sponsors in NASCAR. Pair that with our support from Ford and nearly every piece is in place. Last year we leased a Charter from Archie [St. Hilaire]. We’ve really come to appreciate working with him and his son Mason and I think everyone has benefited tremendously from this relationship. For 2018 and beyond, we’ve taken it a step further and entered into a partnership and we think it will be a rewarding endeavor for everyone involved.”
Last season, with driver Ryan Blaney, the Wood Brothers enjoyed one of its most successful seasons in decades, capturing the organization’s 99th premier series win and finishing in the top 10 in points for the first time since 1994. Blaney advanced to the round of eight in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs and went on to finish ninth in the series standings.
In 2018, the team looks to build on last season’s playoff run, with Menard taking the reins of the iconic No. 21 Ford.
“Paul has the skill and playoff experience to take the Wood Brothers on yet another championship run,” Wood said. “The security that the Charter brings through this partnership will allow us to place of our focus on winning races, making the playoffs and fighting for a championship. We’re looking forward to getting back to racing and competing against the best teams and drivers in the world.”
Go Fas Racing, which fields the No. 32 Ford for Matt DiBenedetto, has not announced if they will have a charter in 2018.
Source :speedsport.com
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