Noah Gragson is preparing for his fifth Daytona 500 this year, marking his second with Front Row Motorsports (FRM). His best finish in the “Great American Race” came in 2024, when he placed ninth while driving for Stewart-Haas Racing with crew chief Drew Blickensderfer. Gragson has demonstrated consistent speed at the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway, boasting a 15.3 average finish in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and securing a win in 2020 with JR Motorsports. Additionally, he achieved a top-five finish at Daytona in 2022, though his first Daytona 500 with FRM last season resulted in a 28th-place finish.
Rush Truck Centers Continues as Key Sponsor
This season marks the 17th year Rush Truck Centers partners with NASCAR and serves as the primary sponsor for the No. 4 Ford Mustang Dark Horse driven by Gragson in the Daytona 500. Rush Truck Centers also remains the Official Truck Dealer and Service Center for Front Row Motorsports and Noah Gragson. With over 150 dealership locations throughout North America, including in the Daytona Beach area and nearby cities Orlando and Jacksonville in Florida, the company supports the team regionally and nationally. Their branding will appear on the No. 4 car for eleven additional races this year and as an associate sponsor across all Front Row Motorsports NASCAR Cup Series entries throughout 2026. The New Braunfels, Texas-based company will next display primary sponsorship at Front Row’s home event, Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on March 1. Rush Truck Centers also provides Peterbilt Model 579 trucks to transport the race cars to tracks each week.
Cummins, Inc. Backs Gragson’s Daytona Effort
In addition to Rush Truck Centers, Cummins, Inc. will join the No. 4 campaign at Daytona as a significant partner. Cummins is a global leader in power solutions with segments spanning Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems, and Accelera by Cummins. Their extensive manufacturing facilities, skilled workforce, and advanced technologies support vital transportation and infrastructure sectors, from school buses to mining equipment to critical backup power for data centers and hospitals. The company is dedicated to its sustainability-focused Destination Zero initiative, aiming to help customers adapt to energy transitions through innovative products.
Gragson’s Focus and Team Outlook
Expressing optimism ahead of the race, Gragson said,
“I’m pumped to be back at Daytona. Superspeedway racing gives you a real opportunity, and our focus this year is putting ourselves in position for a better result. We’ve worked hard as a team, learned from our experiences, and we’re looking to improve on last season and start the year on a strong note.”
His remarks reflect a determined mindset as Front Row Motorsports and their partners aim to build on past lessons and leverage their collective strength for improved outcomes.
Significance of the 2024 Daytona 500 for Gragson and Partners
The 2024 Daytona 500 serves as a critical platform for Noah Gragson and Front Row Motorsports to establish momentum early in the NASCAR season. With steadfast backing from sponsors like Rush Truck Centers and Cummins, the team’s resources and experience position them to contend more strongly than in previous years. The race’s prestige combined with Gragson’s growing Daytona track record offers a chance to convert potential into a breakthrough performance. This effort also aligns with partners’ broader branding and operational commitments across the NASCAR circuit and automotive industries, reflecting an integrated approach to competition and business success.
