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#43 Richard Petty Motorsports Team News

Team Info

DRIVER NEWS ON JAYSKI
Erik Jones

OFFICIAL TEAM/DRIVER LINKS
Richard Petty Motorsports
Erik Jones
Petty Family Foundation
Victory Junction

PRIMARY SPONSORS LINKS
U.S. Air Force
Victory Junction
RP Funding
Armor All

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
RPMotorsports – Twitter
Richard Petty Motorsports – Facebook
Richard Petty Motorsports – Instagram
Erik Jones – Facebook
Erik Jones – Twitter

STATISTICS
Erik Jones – Racing Reference

MORE INFO
2021 #43 Paint Schemes
2020 #43 Paint Schemes
2019 #43 Paint Schemes
Paint Scheme Gallery

Contract Status: Driver: 2022?; Primary Sponsors: ?

2021 sponsor schedule
The Clash: RP Funding
1) Daytona: Armor All
2) Daytona: Petty’s Garage
3) Homestead: Armor All
4) Las Vegas:
5) Phoenix:
6) Atlanta:
7) Bristol: Tide
8) Martinsville:
9) Richmond:
10) Talladega: U.S. Air Force
11) Kansas:
12) Darlington:
13) Dover:
14) COTA:
15) Charlotte:
16) Sonoma:
All-Star Race:
17) Nashville:
18) Pocono (Jun 28):
19) Pocono (Jun 27):
20) Road America:
21) Atlanta:
22) New Hampshire:
23) Watkins Glen:
24) Indianapolis:
25) Michigan:
26) Daytona:
27) Darlington:
28) Richmond:
29) Bristol: U.S. Air Force
30) Las Vegas:
31) Talladega:
32) Charlotte:
33) Texas:
34) Kansas:
35) Martinsville:
36) Phoenix:

 

#43 Team News

Richard Petty Motorsports Partners with Tide for Bristol Dirt Race

Richard Petty Motorsports Partners with Tide for Bristol Dirt Race

February 19, 2021
In anticipation of the first time in more than 50 years the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) schedule will include a dirt race, Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced today a partnership with Food City and Tide at a press conference at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.

Erik Jones to start at the rear of the field for the Daytona 500 and Daytona Road Course due to engine change

Erik Jones to start at the rear of the field for the Daytona 500 and Daytona Road Course due to engine change

February 13, 2021
NASCAR announced Saturday afternoon that the #43 of Erik Jones would be dropping to the rear for the start of Sunday's Daytona 500 due to an engine change

Armor All sponsoring Erik Jones in the Daytona 500

Armor All sponsoring Erik Jones in the Daytona 500

February 5, 2021
In anticipation of the 63rd annual DAYTONA 500, Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced today a partnership with the Armor All®brand, a leader in car care, providing consumers with innovative products that clean, shine and protect automotive surfaces.Armor All will

RP Funding sponsoring Erik Jones in the Clash

RP Funding sponsoring Erik Jones in the Clash

February 1, 2021
Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced today a partnership with RP Funding, Florida's No Closing Cost refinance lender. RP Funding will serve as the primary partner on the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE driven by Erik Jones in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Busch

U.S. Air Force renews sponsorship with Richard Petty Motorsports

U.S. Air Force renews sponsorship with Richard Petty Motorsports

January 30, 2021
In an agreement announced today at the 2021 U.S. Air Force Snocross National in Deadwood, S.D., the U.S. Air Force has extended its partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports(RPM).U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service renewed their commitment to Richard Petty Motorsports

Dale Inman wins NMPA’s Wood Brothers Award of Excellence

Dale Inman wins NMPA’s Wood Brothers Award of Excellence

January 20, 2021
The National Motorsports Press Association announces that Dale Inman is the 2020 recipient of the Wood Brothers Award of Excellence. Inman won 193 races and eight championships as a crew chief, both current records in the NASCAR Cup Series

Erik Jones says sponsorship announcements coming for Richard Petty Motorsports

Erik Jones says sponsorship announcements coming for Richard Petty Motorsports

December 15, 2020
ERIK JONES, DRIVER OF THE NO. 43 RICHARD PETTY MOTORSPORTS CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 1LE, met with media via teleconference Tuesday and was asked about sponsorship for the upcoming season

World Wide Technology evaluating NASCAR sponsorship

World Wide Technology evaluating NASCAR sponsorship

December 11, 2020
In 2018, World Wide Technology began our sponsorship relationship with Bubba Wallace and Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM). We have proudly supported and cheered Wallace through his Rookie racing years and as a voice for Black Americans. At the end of the 2020 NASCAR

Erik Jones named driver of the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevy for 2021

Erik Jones named driver of the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevy for 2021

October 21, 2020
Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announces today that Erik Jones will join the organization in 2021 as the driver of the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS), made famous by NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty

Erik Jones to Richard Petty Motorsports? Announcement this week?

Erik Jones to Richard Petty Motorsports? Announcement this week?

October 19, 2020
UPDATE: Erik Jones will replace Bubba Wallace in the No. 43 at Richard Petty Motorsports next season, CBS Sports has learned from a source with direct knowledge of the situation, with an official announcement expected this week. Jones currently drives the No. 20 for

Richard Petty Motorsports partners with Count On Me NC at Charlotte

Richard Petty Motorsports partners with Count On Me NC at Charlotte

October 9, 2020
Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM)announced today a partnership with Count On Me NC, a mutual pledge and public health initiative that empowers guests and businesses to help keep everyone safe and protected. As part of the agreement, the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE

Bubba Wallace to drive for Denny Hamlin next season?

Bubba Wallace to drive for Denny Hamlin next season?

September 19, 2020
UPDATE 2: Fox Sports' Bob Pockrass, speaking on Race Hub says rumors continue to point to Bubba Wallace going to a new team, formed in part by Denny Hamlin

Urban Outfitters, NASCAR, Richard Petty Motorsports partner to help Bubba Wallace’s foundation

Urban Outfitters, NASCAR, Richard Petty Motorsports partner to help Bubba Wallace’s foundation

September 8, 2020
You don’t need to know NASCAR to know Bubba Wallace

Bubba Wallace’s Darlington scheme is Petty….green…

Bubba Wallace’s Darlington scheme is Petty….green…

September 2, 2020
This weekend at Darlington, Bubba Wallace will run a special scheme throwing back to the time Richard Petty had to borrow a car to compete

CarParts.com gives fans chance to win All-Star bumper after McDowell and Wallace meet to autograph

CarParts.com gives fans chance to win All-Star bumper after McDowell and Wallace meet to autograph

August 29, 2020
CarParts.com, the e-commerce auto parts company that recently donated over $40,000 to charity after becoming the owner of the No. 43 bumper off the car driven by Darrell "Bubba" Wallace, Jr., is now hosting a fans-only sweepstakes of the historic memento

Bubba Wallace? Richard Petty Motorsports? Denny Hamlin? Michael Jordan? Toyota? UPDATE

Bubba Wallace? Richard Petty Motorsports? Denny Hamlin? Michael Jordan? Toyota? UPDATE

UPDATES: Denny Hamlin did not confirm nor deny a rumor that he was interested in spearheading a consortium to purchase a stake in Richard Petty Motorsports

Bubba Wallace wins NMPA Spirit Award

Bubba Wallace wins NMPA Spirit Award

August 26, 2020
The National Motorsports Press Association has selected Bubba Wallace as the winner of the second-quarter Pocono Spirit Award for his advocacy to make NASCAR more diverse and inclusive

Bubba Wallace announces DoorDash as multi-year sponsor: UPDATE

Bubba Wallace announces DoorDash as multi-year sponsor: UPDATE

August 14, 2020
DoorDash, the nation's leading last-mile logistics platform, announced a major multi-year partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) and its driver Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr. In addition, this partnership makes Wallace DoorDash's first NASCAR ambassador

Columbia Sportswear to sponsor Bubba Wallace and Richard Petty Motorsports race team

Columbia Sportswear to sponsor Bubba Wallace and Richard Petty Motorsports race team

August 12, 2020
Columbia Sportswear (Nasdaq: COLM), a leading innovator in active outdoor lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, is proud to announce a multiyear sponsorship with NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace. The agreement enlists Wallace as Columbia's newest

Bubba Wallace says team has “a big deal on the line” UPDATES Offer from Ganassi

Bubba Wallace says team has “a big deal on the line” UPDATES Offer from Ganassi

August 9, 2020
UPDATE 2: Bubba Wallace confirmed to NBCSN’s Marty Snider on Sunday that he is mulling offers from Richard Petty Motorsports and Chip Ganassi Racing for next season

Previous sponsor schedules

2020 sponsor schedule: Bubba Wallace drove
1) Daytona: United States Air Force
2) Las Vegas: Coke Energy
3) Auto Club: Victory Junction
4) Phoenix: World Wide Technology
5) Darlington: World Wide Technology
6) Darlington: Victory Junction
7) Charlotte: U.S. Air Force
8) Charlotte: World Wide Technology
9) Bristol: Victory Junction
10) Atlanta: McDonald’s
11) Martinsville: #BlackLivesMatter
12) Homestead: World Wide Technology
13) Talladega: World Wide Technology
14) Pocono: Victory Junction
15) Pocono: Victory Junction
16) Indianapolis: World Wide Technology
17) Kentucky: Victory Junction
Charlotte (All-Star): World Wide Technology
18) Texas: Cash App
19) Kansas: Victory Junction
20) New Hampshire: Cash App
21) Michigan: Victory Junction
22) Michigan: Victory Junction
23) Daytona: DoorDash
24) Dover: DoorDash
25) Dover: Columbia Sportswear
26) Daytona: World Wide Technology
27) Darlington: Cash App
28) Richmond: DoorDash
29) Bristol: Cash App
30) Las Vegas: DoorDash
31) Talladega: World Wide Technology
32) Charlotte: Columbia Omni-Heat
33) Kansas: Cash App
34) Texas: DoorDash
35) Martinsville: DoorDash
36) Phoenix: DoorDash

2019 sponsors: Bubba Wallace drove
1) Daytona: Aftershockz
2) Atlanta: McDonald’s
3) Las Vegas: Transportation Impact
4) ISM Raceway: World Wide Technology
5) Auto Club: Plan B Sales
6) Martinsville: Transportation Impact
7) Texas: World Wide Technology
8) Bristol: Blue Emu
9) Richmond: World Wide Technology
10) Talladega: World Wide Technology
11) Dover: World Wide Technology
12) Kansas: World Wide Technology
Charlotte (All-Star): World Wide Technology
13) Charlotte: Coca-Cola Orange Vanilla
14) Pocono: Victory Junction
15) Michigan: Victory Junction
16) Sonoma: World Wide Technology
17) Chicagoland: Victory Junction
18) Daytona: U.S. Air Force
19) Kentucky: Victory Junction
20) New Hampshire: Victory Junction
21) Pocono: Victory Junction
22) Watkins Glen: Victory Junction
23) Michigan: Victory Junction
24) Bristol: U.S. Air Force
25) Darlington: Victory Junction
26) Indianapolis: World Wide Technology
27) Las Vegas: Victory Junction
28) Richmond: Victory Junction
29) Charlotte: LeithCars.com
30) Dover: Victory Junction
31) Talladega: Victory Junction
32) Kansas: Victory Junction
33) Martinsville: Victory Junction
34) Texas: Covert Auto Group
35) ISM Raceway: U.S. Air Force
36) Homestead-Miami: Victory Junction

Beer Decals ONLY the #43: Richard Petty has said many times that beer sponsors, such as Coor’s Light, Budweiser, etc will not be on the #43 car. It has been a Petty tradition going back to Richard’s mother not to have alcohol-related sponsors on ‘his’ cars. “My mother would come back and haunt us home,” Petty said of what would happen if a beer sponsor showed on up the #43.