INDIANAPOLIS, IN – January 23, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – NHRA officials announced that Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation, will continue as the title sponsor of the exciting NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class for the upcoming 2024 season.
The fan-favorite Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown category will have 10 races at NHRA national events for the second straight year during the 2024 campaign, beginning its year as part of the 55th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 7-10 at Gainesville Raceway. The class will finish its season at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis on Sept. 27-29 as part of the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
As part of the multi-year extension, Flexjet will also continue as the Official Private Aviation Partner of the NHRA.
“We are so delighted to continue our sponsorship of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown,” said Flexjet’s Chief Administrative Officer Robert Sullivan. “Last year we added this event to our recruitment plan and met lots of great candidates in our search for aircraft mechanics and mechanic apprentices. This year we look forward to meeting more candidates while also continuing to create engaging employee experiences at the races across the country.”
For nearly 30 years, Flexjet has set the standard in private aviation with exceptional service and award-winning safety programs, providing its loyal and growing customer base with precise, efficient and personalized experiences on every trip. With a strong presence at NHRA races, Flexjet will also look to recruit aviation technicians throughout the season at NHRA national events. Flexjet employs more than 4,000 employees globally, including more than 1,300 people in its Flexjet’s Global Maintenance and Product Support division and nearly 1,300 pilots.
The Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown category has enjoyed steady growth and delivered remarkable action for years, with some of drag racing’s top drivers competing for the prestigious Wally behind the wheel of Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets, and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks. In 2023, Aaron Stanfield clinched his third world championship in four years, continuing his spectacular run in the class. The talented young driver has 11 wins in the category, winning at both Bristol and Reading in 2023. Other top standouts include Mark Pawuk, Stephen Bell, Lenny Lottig, Jesse Alexandra, Lee Hartman and Del Holbrook.
Following the opener in Gainesville, the category will…
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