Garage 66 has announced a multi-race sponsorship deal with Auto Direct USA, a vehicle exporter that exports vehicles from Canada to the United States. The company partnered with Garage 66 last year at Talladega Superspeedway, where the team recorded an 18th-place result with Casey Mears driving the car.
According to a press release from the team, Auto Direct USA will make its return to the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse as a co-primary sponsor in the upcoming Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 22, and veteran racer Timmy Hill will be behind the wheel.
Auto Direct USA feels its partnership with Garage 66 allows the company to introduce itself to the NASCAR fanbase.
“Our partnership with Garage 66 has been a great opportunity to introduce Auto Direct USA to the NASCAR audience in the USA,” said Andrew Riggs, President of Auto Direct USA. “After a strong debut with the team last season, we’re excited to expand our involvement in 2026 and continue building our brand alongside Timmy Hill and the No. 66 team. NASCAR’s passionate fanbase and national television exposure provide a great platform for us as we continue growing our vehicle export business between Canada and the United States.”
Additionally, Auto Direct USA will serve as an associate sponsorship partner for the team at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, and the team expects to announce more events with Auto Direct USA for this season soon.
“Auto Direct USA joined our program at a great time last year, coinciding with our team’s best finish of the season,” said team owner Carl Long. “They open their 2026 schedule with two historic tracks in Darlington and Talladega that are beloved by fans. Our team looks forward to continuing to add more races with Auto Direct USA as the year progresses.”
While Garage 66 confirmed Hill as the driver of the No. 66 Ford for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington, the team will announce the driver of its entry for Talladega at a later time.
