Gotta Have a Rheem…Rheem is back onboard the No. 99 Toyota Camry once again this week serving as the primary sponsor for the No. 99 RAB Racing team. Rheem is privately held with headquarters in Atlanta and U.S. operations in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Indiana, North Carolina and Texas. In its 89th year of operation, the company is a global manufacturer of residential and commercial heating and cooling systems; tank, tankless, solar and hybrid heat pump water heaters; whole-home standby generators, controls, swimming pool and spa heaters; indoor air-purification products; commercial boilers; and commercial refrigeration equipment. The company’s premium brands include Rheem, Raypak, Ruud and Richmond, as well as commercial refrigeration brands Russell, Witt, ColdZone and Kramer, which are part of the company’s Heat Transfer Products Group (HTPG) division. Rheem products have been recognized with countless industry and consumer awards for reliability, innovative design and high quality.
Cheering for the 99…James Buescher and the No. 99 Rheem team will have a larger than normal contingent of fans in the stands this weekend for the Great Clips 300. After making an appearance at Hughes Supply in Marietta, Ga, a number of VIP’s will make their way to Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday to be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the NASCAR Nationwide Series race.
Freaky Fast 300…On Thursday, James Buescher will head to Chicago for the day to promote the Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast 300. Buescher will make a stop at the Children’s Medical Center at Rockford Health System. Buescher will also get to speak with many local TV and radio affiliates between 11am-2pm CT. Stay tuned to @JamesBuescher on twitter for specific times tune-in times.
Follow Along…Don’t forget you can follow James Buescher and his race team, RAB Racing on all social media platforms including twitter and Instagram at @JamesBuescher, @RAB_Racing and on facebook atfacebook.com/
Bristol Recap…After a brief delay to the start of the race due to a rainstorm, James Buescher and the No.99 Rheem team rolled off the grid in the 16th position. With the help of numerous yellow flag, Buescher was able to overcome a tight-handling Toyota Camry to drive the No. 99 up to ninth-place en route to the team’s highest finish of the season.
Chassis Info…RAB Racing will bring chassis No. 044 with them to Atlanta Motor Speedway. This particular chassis was last used at Chicagoland Speedway back in July.
Catch the Action…The stars of the NASCAR Nationwide Series take on Atlanta Motor Speedway next weekend. The Great Clips 300 can be seen on Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. EDT on ESPN2. The event can also be heard on SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel 90 and on PRN Radio.
Starts: 1
Wins: 0
Top5: 0
Top10: 0
Avg. Start: 23.0
Avg. Finish: 23.0