American Aires has agreed to a multi-race partnership with Garage 66 to field Chad Finchum in his first NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, May 18 and a return to the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday, June 1.
Aires, a pioneer in advanced technology designed to optimize electromagnetic field (EMF) environments to support health and well-being, will be prominently showcased on the hood, door, roof, and bumper of the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in both events.
Aires CEO Josh Bruni commented, “It’s great to be partnering again with Chad Finchum and the Garage 66 team. 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. He 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 moment is a symbol of something bigger: from arenas to cars to homes, people are rethinking their environments. And we’re proud to help drive that shift forward.”
Truan Equipment Company will be featured on the upper quarterpanel at North Wilkesboro. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Truan sells and rents several types of low-hour construction equipment and a diverse array of attachments to help get your job done.
For the Nashville race weekend, HVAC market leader Cooper&Hunter will return for a third season of activation in NASCAR, this time riding on the upper quarterpanel of the No. 66 in Music City. While Cooper&Hunter products are distributed in more than 55 countries worldwide, the brand has experienced rapid growth within the United States especially.
Cooper&Hunter marketing director Jake Neto added, “At Cooper & Hunter, we are honored to be part of the NASCAR Cup Series alongside Garage 66 and Chad Finchum—because this partnership is more than just sponsorship, it’s a story of passion, performance, and shared values. The HVAC industry moves fast, demands precision, and thrives on efficiency—just like NASCAR. Chad Finchum embodies that spirit, not only as a fierce competitor on the track but as a dedicated professional off it, running his own family contractor company and installing our units throughout the week. Seeing him represent us on race day is truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to support him on and off the track.”
For Finchum, the 30-year-old will get to drive in NASCAR’s All-Star weekend for the first time. The Knoxville, Tennessee native follows that up with his fourth premier series start in his home state and third at Nashville Superspeedway, most of any circuit on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar. He made his Next Gen debut at the 1.33-mile speedway last year.
“I love short track racing, and I love racing in front of my home crowd. Aires, Truan Equipment, Cooper&Hunter, and all of our partners have given me the opportunity to do both over the next couple 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.”
The Garage 66 team is making its eighth start in the All-Star Open and second at North Wilkesboro. Both there and Nashville, Garage 66 co-owner Carl Long is ready to apply his notes from one year ago to continue the progression and development of his team.
“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.
Garage 66 will welcome additional associate sponsors at both of these upcoming events. At the All-Star Open, 66 Trailers will appear on the lower rear quarterpanel. They are a Knoxville, Tennessee company leasing 53-foot dry vans and late-model specialty trailers.
On the C-post of the No. 66 car at North Wilkesboro will be Elite Petroleum, Inc., another Knoxville, Tennessee company with over 100 years of combined experience in petroleum sales, service, and installation.
At Nashville, year-long team partner Mosby’s Towing & Transport returns. They can service all types of recovery needs including towing, load shifts, winch outs, and more.
Coble Enterprises, based in Sarasota, Florida and specializing in personalized property management for residential and commercial properties, remains committed to the No. 66 team as an associate sponsor for the full season. The NASCAR Cup Series teams competing in the All-Star Open will be on-track Friday, May 16 and Sunday, May 18. Friday running includes practice and a unique qualifying scenario that includes a live pit stop with the Pit Crew Challenge. The 100-lap All-Star Open runs on Sunday, May 18 at 5:30 pm ET, with live coverage on FOX Sports 1.
For the Cup cars at Nashville, the on-track action begins on Saturday, May 31 with 25 minutes of practice per group, followed directly by qualifying. The Cracker Barrel 400 runs on Sunday, June 1 at 6:00 pm CT (7:00 pm ET), with live coverage on Amazon’s Prime Video, available to more than 200 million subscribers.
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