Following a podium finish in their NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut last weekend alongside AM Racing and driver Nick Sanchez at EchoPark Speedway in Georgia, Paynuity is expanding its involvement with the team as an official partner throughout the 2026 season. This renewed collaboration continues with the upcoming Focused Health 250 race at Circuit of the Americas (COTA).
AM Racing’s Early 2026 Performance Shows Promising Momentum
The Statesville, North Carolina-based AM Racing team has started the 2026 NASCAR season strongly, carrying on the momentum from last year’s Playoff appearance. They have fielded fast No. 25 Ford Mustangs that secured stage points in the first two races of the year at Daytona International Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway. Near the finish of the Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250, AM Racing contended for its first series win, ultimately earning a career-best third-place finish in just its second event with Sanchez driving.
Paynuity’s Role as a Technology Partner in Motorsports
Paynuity specializes in delivering advanced financial technology solutions to businesses and financial institutions through a unified, enterprise-grade global payments platform. Its innovative system supports direct-to-bank settlements for both peer-to-peer and merchant-to-merchant transactions, simplifying end-to-end payment and banking services for merchants and banks alike.
With connections to over 58 payment networks and direct associations with card brands, Paynuity offers plug-and-play capabilities for credit and debit card issuers as well as merchant acquirers by facilitating access to thousands of banks and card associations worldwide. This infrastructure supports merchant services, card issuing, and digital banking on a broad scale.
Strategic Value Seen in Partnering with a Competitive NASCAR Team
Experiencing the exposure from its NASCAR debut firsthand made Paynuity realize the benefits of partnering with a competitive, Playoff-caliber team competing nationally. AM Racing team president Wade Moore expressed pride in continuing the relationship, highlighting how Paynuity recognized not only the team’s speed and execution but also leveraged NASCAR as a valuable marketing platform to advance both organizations.
“We’re incredibly proud to continue building our relationship with Paynuity,”
said AM Racing team president Wade Moore.
“They saw the speed and execution from our No. 25 team right away, but just as important, they recognized the value NASCAR provides as a national marketing platform. Their commitment allows us to keep investing in performance and positioning both our organization and their brand for a strong 2026 season.”
Driver Nick Sanchez Confident in the Team’s Potential This Season
Nick Sanchez, the former ARCA Menards Series champion, has quickly adapted to AM Racing, expressing confidence in both the team and the No. 25 Mustang’s performance. This confidence fuels his drive to keep Paynuity prominently visible and to compete for wins, aiming for success before the 2026 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway in November.
“I’ve felt comfortable with this team from the moment we unloaded at Daytona,”
Sanchez said.
“The speed in our No. 25 AM Racing Ford Mustang has been there right away, and that builds confidence for everyone. To have Paynuity believe in what we’re doing and continue to grow with us means a lot.”
“Our focus now is on executing each week, keeping them front and center, and putting ourselves in position to contend for wins as the season moves forward.”
AM Racing Prepares for Challenges at Circuit of the Americas
Entering its fourth season in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, AM Racing returns to COTA with ambitions to earn its second top-five finish of the season. The team is motivated by last year’s stage victory at the demanding 2.4-mile, 17-turn road course. For the Focused Health 250 race, AM Racing will field one car, the No. 25 Mustang driven by Nick Sanchez, following a rare two-car entry at the season-opener in Daytona.
Meanwhile, the team’s No. 52 Ford Mustang is scheduled to compete next at Phoenix Raceway on March 7, 2026, for the GOVX 200 event.
Details About Upcoming Races and Broadcast Information
The Focused Health 250 is the third race in a 33-event NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series calendar for 2026. Practice sessions will take place on Friday, February 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. CT, followed by qualifying beginning at 5:05 p.m. The race itself is set for Saturday afternoon, February 28, with the green flag dropping shortly after 2:00 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. ET). Fans can watch live coverage on The CW Network, listen on the Performance Racing Network, or tune in to SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
Significance and What Lies Ahead for Paynuity and AM Racing
By strengthening its partnership with AM Racing, Paynuity is investing in both competitive motorsports and expansive brand visibility as the 2026 NASCAR season unfolds. AM Racing’s continued progression and the promising results with driver Nick Sanchez highlight the team’s potential to grow as serious contenders. As the season advances toward the championship finale in November at Homestead-Miami Speedway, both the team and Paynuity are positioned to benefit from heightened exposure and sustained on-track success, setting an optimistic tone for the remainder of the year.
