Chad Finchum is set to continue his long-standing relationship with Garage 66 and team owner Carl Long, inking a multi-race agreement with the organization and brand-new sponsor American Aires (Aires).
Finchum will get behind the wheel of the No. 66 Aires Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the NASCAR All-Star Open this weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway, before returning to the unchartered entry at Nashville Superspeedway on June 1.
Aires is a pioneer in advanced technology that is designed to optimize electromagnetic field (EMF) environments to support health and well-being, and will be prominently displayed on the No. 66 in both events.
“It’s been great to be partnering again with Chad Finchum and the Garage 66 team,” said Josh Bruni, CEO of Aires. “Chad isn’t just a competitor – he’s a new father, an elite performer, and someone who understands the connection between environment and performance. That makes this partnership deeply aligned.”
“[Chad] discovered Aires through his personal pursuit of a cleaner, healthier life – at home and on the track, and like many athletes we work with, he knows that high performance starts with low interference. As the lead sponsor, we’re not just showing up with an Aires paint job — we’re making a point.”
“Vehicles are one of the most EMF-saturated spaces in daily life, yet often overlooked. Whether it’s a racecar or a family SUV, Aires helps reformat that invisible layer between technology and biology. This movement is a symbol of something bigger; from arenas to cars to homes, people are rethinking their environment, and we’re proud to help drive that shift forward.”
Truan Equipment Company will be featured on the upper quarter panel for Sunday’s event at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The company sells and rents several types of low-hour construction equipment and a diverse array of attachments.
At Nashville Superspeedway, Cooper & Hunter will take on the upper quarter panel positioning on the No. 66 Ford Mustang. A long-time partner of Finchum and Garage 66, Cooper & Hunter is an HVAC market leader with products distributed to more than 55 countries worldwide.
Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Open will be the first time that Finchum is competing in All-Star Weekend, and he will get to do so at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway.
“I love short track racing, and I love racing in front of my home crowd. Aries, Turan Equipment, Cooper & Hunter, and all of our partners have given me the opportunity to do both over the next couple of events,” said Finchum. “It feels great to be getting behind the wheel of the Garage 66 entry three times in a five-week span. We can really get into a rhythm and build some momentum heading into these race weekends. With Aires EMF optimization, I will be able to deliver my maximum performance on raceday at both North Wilkesboro and Nashville.”
Garage 66 is making its eighth start in the NASCAR All-Star Open and its second at the North Wilkesboro racetrack. Both racetracks are familiar to the organization, having competed there last season.
“It is a big deal for our growing program to return to a track with the same driver, same manufacturer, and multiple returning team sponsors. It shows we are providing value to our partners, and it gives us the best chance to keep picking up speed on the racetrack. I know Chad will be laser-focused on doing a great job behind the wheel for all the folks supporting us,” said Long.
North Wilkesboro will mark the second time this season that Finchum is behind the wheel of the Garage 66 entry in the NASCAR Cup Series. Just weeks ago, Finchum made his season debut at Texas Motor Speedway, finishing 37th after being caught up in a multi-car accident.
In 10 NASCAR Cup Series starts, all for Garage 66, Finchum has recorded a career-best finish of 33rd (twice) at Bristol in the Spring of 2018 and Nashville in the Summer of 2021.
