2024 Cup Team 36

Team Info

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 18: NASCAR driver Kaz Grala poses for a photo during the 2024 NASCAR Production Days at Charlotte Convention Center on January 18, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kaz Grala

OFFICIAL TEAM/DRIVER LINKS
Front Row Motorsports
Kaz Grala

PRIMARY SPONSORS
Ruedebusch

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Front Row Motorsports – Twitter
Front Row Motorsports – Facebook
Kaz Grala – Facebook
Kaz Grala – Twitter

STATISTICS
Kaz Grala – Racing Reference

MORE INFO
2023 #36 Paint Schemes
2021 #36 Paint Schemes
2019 #36 Paint Schemes
Paint Scheme Gallery

2024 sponsor schedule:
Daytona: Ruedebusch – Kaz Grala

2023 sponsor schedule:
Daytona: Wellcare – Zane Smith
Talladega (Apr): gener8tor Skills – Todd Gilliland
Daytona: Monster Energy / Riley Herbst
Talladega (Oct): Monster Energy / Riley Herbst

2021 sponsor schedule:
1) Daytona: SelectBlinds (David Ragan)

2019 sponsor schedule:
1) Daytona: Speedco
2) Atlanta: Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
3) Las Vegas: Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
4) ISM Raceway: Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
5) Auto Club: Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
6) Martinsville: Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
7) Texas: Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
8) Bristol: Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
9) Richmond: The Pete Store
10) Talladega: Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
11) Dover: Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
12) Kansas: OutWest Express
Charlotte (All-Star): Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
13) Charlotte: Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
14) Pocono: Surface Sunscreen
15) Michigan: Surface Sunscreen
16) Sonoma: Acquire Investments
17) Chicagoland: Trident Seafoods
18) Daytona: Ron Jon Surf Shop
19) Kentucky: Southwestern Trucking
20) New Hampshire: Trident Seafoods
21) Pocono: Surface Sunscreen
22) Watkins Glen: Maui Jim
23) Michigan: Meijer
24) Bristol: Surface Sunscreen
25) Darlington: T.E.I. Motorsports throwback
26) Indianapolis: Southeastern Equipment & Supply
27) Las Vegas: Surface / Maui Jim
28) Richmond: Surface Sunscreen
29) Charlotte: Trident Seafoods
30) Dover: Delaware Lottery / Surface
31) Talladega: Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
32) Kansas: Trident Seafoods
33) Martinsville: Surface Sunscreen / Tunity
34) Texas: Speedy Cash
35) ISM Raceway: Martin Generators
36) Homestead-Miami: Speedy Cash

#36 Team News

NASCAR responds to 23XI, Front Row Motorsports discovery motion in lawsuit

NASCAR responds to 23XI, Front Row Motorsports discovery motion in lawsuit

October 17, 2024
NASCAR has asked for the expedited discovery motion filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to be denied

23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports file lawsuit against NASCAR UPDATE 5

23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports file lawsuit against NASCAR UPDATE 5

October 10, 2024
UPDATE 5 10-10-2024:  NASCAR will oppose the preliminary injunction sought by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to run as chartered teams while its lawsuit against the sanctioning body continues

Front Row Motorsports obtains third charter UPDATE

Front Row Motorsports obtains third charter UPDATE

June 6, 2024
UPDATE: Front Row Motorsports has agreed to pay between $20 million and $25 million for a charter from Stewart-Haas Racing, according to people familiar with terms of the transaction, a drop from the record fee paid for a charter last year

Kaz Grala to attempt Daytona 500 for Front Row Motorsports

Kaz Grala to attempt Daytona 500 for Front Row Motorsports

January 23, 2024
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) will once again attempt a third entry in the Great American Race. This year, Kaz Grala will be behind the No. 36 Ford Mustang Dark Horse during Daytona Speedweek. Ruedebusch Development and Construction will partner with FRM and Grala to

Front Row to run third car at Talladega for Todd Gilliland

Front Row to run third car at Talladega for Todd Gilliland

March 2, 2023
Carl Ruedebusch, the owner of N29 Capital Partners, LLC and Ruedebusch Development and Construction (RDC), continues to build a future for Todd Gilliland. The successful Wisconsin-based businessman and venture capitalist will sponsor Gilliland at the Talladega (Ala

Zane Smith to run six Cup races with Centene sponsorship; Daytona 500 in the No. 36, five races in the No. 38

Zane Smith to run six Cup races with Centene sponsorship; Daytona 500 in the No. 36, five races in the No. 38

February 7, 2023
Reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Zane Smith and Front Row Motorsports formally announce a new, multi-series partnership with Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, that includes both primary and associate sponsorship for the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS

Zane Smith to Return to Front Row Motorsports in 2023

Zane Smith to Return to Front Row Motorsports in 2023

August 25, 2022
Zane Smith, the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Regular Season Champion, will return to Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in 2023 to compete in a dynamic schedule that will include defending his regular season championship with the No. 38 team in the NASCAR Truck

23XI Racing working on deal with Front Row Motorsports for charter? merger? UPDATES

23XI Racing working on deal with Front Row Motorsports for charter? merger? UPDATES

September 2, 2021
UPDATE 2:  The future, one containing a new car and potentially a new schedule, could see a shift in the number of the organization’s charters and perhaps a new technical alliance moving forward. While rumors of different outcomes fly,  [Front Row Motorsports General

Front Row Motorsports connects with AGILE for 2021 NASCAR season

Front Row Motorsports connects with AGILE for 2021 NASCAR season

February 24, 2021
Front Row Motorsports announces today its 2021 partnership with best-in-class interoperable solutions company, AGILE, to provide real-time communication software for use at both the racetrack and the race shop

CURO Financial Technologies continues partnership with Front Row Motorsports

CURO Financial Technologies continues partnership with Front Row Motorsports

January 14, 2021
For the third consecutive season, CURO Financial Technologies will partner with Front Row Motorsports. Their brands, Speedy Cash and Revolve Finance Online Banking will be highlighted on all three teams and drivers. Speedy Cash will be the primary sponsor of Sunoco

Anthony Alfredo joining Front Row Motorsports? UPDATE: Yes

Anthony Alfredo joining Front Row Motorsports? UPDATE: Yes

January 6, 2021
UPDATE: The 2021 Front Row Motorsports (FRM) driver lineup will feature both familiar and new faces to the organization. Michael McDowell will once again pilot the No. 34 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series, while Anthony Alfredo will drive the No. 38 Ford Mustang

Front Row Motorsports announces support of Autism Society of America

Front Row Motorsports announces support of Autism Society of America

April 6, 2020
In continuation of its "We Care" campaign, Front Row Motorsports (FRM) today announced its support of the Autism Society of America during National Autism Awareness Month (NAAM

Front Row Motorsports announces “We Care” marketing program

Front Row Motorsports announces “We Care” marketing program

February 4, 2020
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) today announced a new season-long marketing initiative aimed at driving awareness for social responsibility throughout a variety of areas. The "We Care" campaign will focus on consistent messaging across the team's public relations, social

Front Row Motorsports renews alliance with Roush Fenway Racing

Front Row Motorsports renews alliance with Roush Fenway Racing

January 21, 2020
Front Row Motorsports announced that they have extended their agreement with Roush Fenway Racing, Ford Performance and Roush Yates Engine

David Ragan to run Daytona 500 for Rick Ware Racing

David Ragan to run Daytona 500 for Rick Ware Racing

January 10, 2020
David Ragan, who retired from full-time Cup Series competition following the 2019 season, announced on Friday that he will be running the season-opening Daytona 500 for Rick Ware Racing in the #36 Select Blinds Mustang

Congratulations to John Hunter Nemechek

Congratulations to John Hunter Nemechek

December 16, 2019
John Hunter Nemechek got engaged over the weekend to Taylor Stier. https://twitter.com/JHNemechek/status/1205969765879209985  

Matt Tifft, Front Row Motorsports part ways

Matt Tifft, Front Row Motorsports part ways

November 13, 2019
Front Row Motorsports and Matt Tifft have mutually agreed to end their agreement as Tifft continues to focus on his health

Speedy Cash returns to Front Row Motorsports at Homestead

Speedy Cash returns to Front Row Motorsports at Homestead

November 12, 2019
After a successful on-track debut at Texas Motor Speedway, Speedy Cash, an omni-channel financial services provider specializing in personal loans, returns to partner with Nemechek at the NASCAR championship race at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway this weekend

John Hunter Nemechek to Front Row Motorsports?

John Hunter Nemechek to Front Row Motorsports?

November 7, 2019
Now, it appears that [John Hunter] Nemechek’s performance [in the Cup race at Texas] has led him to a NASCAR Cup Series ride for the 2020 season

Matt Tifft provides health update

Matt Tifft provides health update

November 3, 2019
Matt Tifft, who suffered a seizure at Martinsville Speedway last Saturday, met with media members for the first time since the season-ending medical episode and addressed his health and future in the sport