As the NASCAR Cup Series is nearing its first race at the 0.250-mile Bowman Gray Stadium since the 1971 season, one of the most prolific drivers in the history of the legendary short track will be on the entry list.
On Friday, Team AmeriVet, a part-time NASCAR Cup Series team, announced it had secured Burt Myers as the driver of its No. 50 Chevrolet for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.
The 49-year-old Myers is a 12-time Bowman Gray Stadium track Modified Tour champion. Myers is humbled by the opportunity and is excited to help further his family’s NASCAR legacy with an attempt in the Cook Out Clash.
“I’m very excited to be a part of such a monumental event,” said Myers. “Every short track driver dreams of an opportunity like this. For mine to happen at my home track, and to be able to continue my NASCAR family legacy means the world to me.”
Tony Eury Jr., who has served as the crew chief for Team AmeriVet since its days where it was known as The Money Team Racing, will reprise his role as the crew chief of the No. 50 entry and will partner with Myers.
“I’m looking forward to going to the stadium with Burt,” Eury said. “We have won a lot of races together in our FURY modified over the years, and to be a part of this historic event with a driver like Burt, it’s hard not to be excited.”
Team AmeriVet is proud to be on the entry list for The Clash, and the event could help the team with its philanthropic causes in 2025.
“I couldn’t be more excited to kick off the racing season at The Clash with Burt Myers,” team owner Rebecca Auchmoody said. “This event will help us grow as a team with Burt’s experience and Tony Jr. as crew chief, it will contribute towards improving team performance. It’s also an incredible opportunity for us to continue our mission of supporting veterans through our 50 Vets a Week program. Last season, we were proud to relieve $125,000 in veteran debt after the race in Phoenix, and our goal this time is to exceed that amount. Each race gives us a platform to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who have served, and we can’t wait to see what we can achieve together at The Clash.”
Burt Myers and the No. 50 team will have sponsorship from Citrusafe Cleaners, Pinnacle Finance Partners, C3 Pressure Washing Store of Concord, ForgiveCo, and AmeriVet Securities for The Clash.
The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium is scheduled for Sunday, February 2 and will be televised by FOX. Coverage of the Main Event will kick off at 8:00 PM ET.
