As the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season begins, AM Racing revealed two fresh sponsorship deals, featuring prominently at this Saturday’s Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 at EchoPark Speedway in Georgia. Paynuity will be the chief sponsor on the No. 25 Ford Mustang, piloted by Nick Sanchez, a former ARCA Menards Series champion and winner at EchoPark Speedway in the summer of 2025.
Paynuity specializes in enhancing financial operations for businesses and financial institutions, offering an advanced payments ecosystem that supports smooth global transaction processing. Their platform facilitates direct-to-bank settlements, enabling seamless peer-to-peer and merchant transactions with integrated banking services, creating a comprehensive hub for payment processing.
Details on Paynuity’s Payment Technology and Travel Curious Partnership
Their payment system connects over 58 different networks, along with direct card brand links, providing ready-to-use solutions for card issuers and merchant acquirers. This allows swift access to a vast global network of banks and card organizations, supporting merchant services, card issuance, and digital banking solutions.
Alongside Paynuity, Travel Curious joins AM Racing this weekend as another main partner. This B2B travel technology leader offers the Unified Experiences Platform™ which helps hotels, travel providers, and loyalty programs integrate unique experiences seamlessly into their offerings. By doing so, Travel Curious enhances customer engagement and adds value through the connection of live entertainment, major sporting events, theme parks, tours, and attractions with worldwide demand via an end-to-end platform.
AM Racing’s Performance and Prospects at EchoPark Speedway
Wade Moore, president of AM Racing, expressed confidence in the team’s growth this season:
“We’re proud of the momentum we’ve built to start the 2026 season,”
he said.
“In just the first two races, we’ve introduced four new marketing partners to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, which speaks to the strength of our program and the value this platform provides.”
“Bringing companies like Paynuity and Travel Curious into the sport — and giving them a competitive, high-visibility opportunity right out of the gate — is something we take a lot of pride in, and we are looking forward to the weekend.”
The Statesville, North Carolina-based team returns to the 1.54-mile quad oval with a strong record, including two top-13 finishes at this track last year. Notably, a 10th-place finish in February 2025 contributed to the team’s back-to-back top-10 results to start that season.
Nick Sanchez, originally from Miami, Florida, and an alumnus of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program, will compete in his third NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at EchoPark Speedway. He aims to secure AM Racing’s first victory in their 101st series start.
Nick Sanchez’s Rising Career and Expectations for the Race
Last July, Sanchez made a major breakthrough in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series by leading 18 laps and securing his first national series win after starting 11th. This victory propelled him into the 2025 playoff, marking a significant milestone for the rookie driver.
Reflecting on the upcoming race, Sanchez commented:
“EchoPark Speedway is a place that’s been good to me. I’ve won there before, and AM Racing showed last season that this team can be competitive there,”
and added,
“We had strong speed at Daytona to start the year, and we’re proud to represent two new marketing partners — Paynuity and Travel Curious — this weekend. The focus now is building on that momentum and putting ourselves in contention when it matters Saturday night.”
Team Strategy and Upcoming NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Schedule
This weekend, AM Racing will field a single entry at EchoPark Speedway after briefly running a second car during the recent race at Daytona International Speedway, only the third time in the team’s history to enter multiple cars in a race. The organization plans to return the No. 52 Ford Mustang to competition at Phoenix Raceway in Arizona on March 7, 2026.
The Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 is the second race in a 33-event NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series calendar for 2026. Qualifying takes place on the evening of February 20, with the 38-car field racing the following day on February 21, just after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Fans can follow the action live on The CW Network, the Performance Racing Network via radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
Significance of Sponsorships and Season Outlook
Securing Paynuity as a primary sponsor for Nick Sanchez in the Atlanta race reflects AM Racing’s upward trajectory and ability to attract industry-leading partners. This partnership not only boosts the team’s competitive resources but also highlights the growing importance of integrated financial technologies within motorsports. With Sanchez’s proven talent at EchoPark Speedway and the support of these new sponsors, AM Racing positions itself to contend for top finishes throughout the season.
As the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series advances, all eyes will be on Sanchez and the No. 25 Ford Mustang to see if they can convert early momentum into a milestone victory that could define their campaign.
