Waltrip Brands to Sponsor Richard Petty’s Grandson, Thad Moffitt, in Two Limited Late Model Races
(Charlotte, NC) Waltrip Brands announced its sponsorship of Thad Moffitt in upcoming late model races at Florence Motor Speedway on September 12, and Caraway Speedway on September 19.
Moffitt, the grandson of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Richard Petty, will carry the company’s Michael Waltrip Brewing Bristol Sunshine Tangerine Ale brand as part of an initiative to expand the beer brand’s reach to the greater Southeastern market. The company’s Waltrip Media Group, a multi-media content and distribution company, will also support the race team’s effort through social media engagement.
Michael Waltrip, founder of Michael Waltrip Brewing and two-time Daytona 500 Champion, has a relationship with the Petty family that dates back to the beginning of his racing career, when he lived with Kyle Petty before spending two years in the home of Richard and Linda Petty.
“My love for the Petty family goes back to my early days in NASCAR,” says Michael Waltrip.“Watching the King wheel that number 43 to win after win and eventually becoming his friend and even living with him. Crazy story, I know. And now seeing Thad chase his love of racing with our beer company on his car makes me happy to be along for the ride.”
“I’m super excited to have MWB on my No. 46 late model,” said Thad Moffitt. ““Michael and the Petty family have a lot of history, so it’s really cool to see it come full circle and for me to be a part of it. I look forward to delivering a solid run to start our year together.”
About Waltrip Brands:
Waltrip Brands is a multi-faceted lifestyle brand with classic Americana roots, founded by two-time Daytona 500 Champion and FOX Sports Analyst Michael Waltrip and sports business executive Bryan R. Sperber.
The brand platform has holdings in sports, consumer products, hospitality & franchising, and media & entertainment. Through these areas of expertise, Waltrip Brands connects brands, athletes, fans, and consumers through authentic storytelling and strategic partnerships.
About Michael Waltrip Brewing Company:
Michael Waltrip Brewing Company was founded in 2020 as a premium beer company that celebrates creating memories with family and friends in the fun-loving style of its founder, the iconic two-time Daytona 500 Champion Michael Waltrip. Since its inception, the company has grown into a multi-faceted lifestyle brand with operations in beer, hospitality, media, live entertainment, and licensed products.
The Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. line up of beers, now distributed in six states, include Talladega Light lager and Bristol Sunshine Tangerine Ale.
For more information, visit MichaelWaltripBrewing.com or follow on Facebook @MWBCo and Instagram and Twitter via @WaltripBrewing.
About Waltrip Media Group:
Waltrip Media Group is a multi-media company with unique content, distribution and promotion across three channels and seven platforms with a reach of over 1 million followers and over 1.5 million monthly viewers.
Moffitt, the grandson of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Richard Petty, will carry the company’s Michael Waltrip Brewing Bristol Sunshine Tangerine Ale brand as part of an initiative to expand the beer brand’s reach to the greater Southeastern market. The company’s Waltrip Media Group, a multi-media content and distribution company, will also support the race team’s effort through social media engagement.
Michael Waltrip, founder of Michael Waltrip Brewing and two-time Daytona 500 Champion, has a relationship with the Petty family that dates back to the beginning of his racing career, when he lived with Kyle Petty before spending two years in the home of Richard and Linda Petty.
“My love for the Petty family goes back to my early days in NASCAR,” says Michael Waltrip.“Watching the King wheel that number 43 to win after win and eventually becoming his friend and even living with him. Crazy story, I know. And now seeing Thad chase his love of racing with our beer company on his car makes me happy to be along for the ride.”
“I’m super excited to have MWB on my No. 46 late model,” said Thad Moffitt. ““Michael and the Petty family have a lot of history, so it’s really cool to see it come full circle and for me to be a part of it. I look forward to delivering a solid run to start our year together.”
About Waltrip Brands:
Waltrip Brands is a multi-faceted lifestyle brand with classic Americana roots, founded by two-time Daytona 500 Champion and FOX Sports Analyst Michael Waltrip and sports business executive Bryan R. Sperber.
The brand platform has holdings in sports, consumer products, hospitality & franchising, and media & entertainment. Through these areas of expertise, Waltrip Brands connects brands, athletes, fans, and consumers through authentic storytelling and strategic partnerships.
About Michael Waltrip Brewing Company:
Michael Waltrip Brewing Company was founded in 2020 as a premium beer company that celebrates creating memories with family and friends in the fun-loving style of its founder, the iconic two-time Daytona 500 Champion Michael Waltrip. Since its inception, the company has grown into a multi-faceted lifestyle brand with operations in beer, hospitality, media, live entertainment, and licensed products.
The Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. line up of beers, now distributed in six states, include Talladega Light lager and Bristol Sunshine Tangerine Ale.
For more information, visit MichaelWaltripBrewing.com or follow on Facebook @MWBCo and Instagram and Twitter via @WaltripBrewing.
About Waltrip Media Group:
Waltrip Media Group is a multi-media company with unique content, distribution and promotion across three channels and seven platforms with a reach of over 1 million followers and over 1.5 million monthly viewers.
