Roush Fenway Racing has announced it will again field its iconic No. 6 Sprint Cup entry in the 2015 NASCAR season, with 2011 Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne piloting the car. The Ford Fusion will have full multi-year primary partnership from AdvoCare, which currently sponsors Bayne in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
“I’m both excited and humbled to be a part of bringing the No. 6 back to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series,” said Trevor Bayne. “And to be able to make that move with AdvoCare makes it that much more special. They are a true partner that aligns with my foundation and core values in every way. I know the history of the No. 6 and what it means to Jack (Roush) and the entire Roush Fenway organization and our goal is to continue to add to its rich legacy in the sport.”
“There will always be a special place in my heart for the No. 6,” said former Roush Fenway driver Mark Martin. “It’s the number we used when Jack and I first went racing in 1988. There is so much history associated with that number and with the trials and successes that we went through as we helped build RFR into a premiere NASCAR team. I’m very proud of what we were able to accomplish during that time together; a part of me will always be the No. 6, and I’m happy to see it return with Jack, Trevor and AdvoCare next season.”
“AdvoCare is excited to move to the Sprint Cup Series with Roush Fenway and Trevor next season,” said Mike Vaught, AdvoCare director of sponsorships. “Roush Fenway is a great partner, and Trevor and his wife Ashton are great ambassadors for AdvoCare. We are looking forward to the No. 6 car racing in the Sprint Cup Series in 2015, carrying the AdvoCare colors.
The No. 6 was Roush Fenway’s first NASCAR entry and served as the flagship team for the organization during its first 20 years. In 1988 when Jack Roush started what would become the winningest team in NASCAR history, he enlisted Martin – a young and hungry driver from Batesville, Ark. – to sit behind the wheel of his No. 6 Ford.
Roush’s attention to detail and commitment to winning, combined with Martin’s unbridled desire to succeed would help the two forge one of the most successful combinations in NASCAR history. The duo combined for 35 wins and forever etched the number’s historical significance in NASCAR history.
“That number brings back a lot of memories,” said team owner Jack Roush. “It reminds me of all the battles we fought to get to where we are today; the victories and the defeats. Success in NASCAR does not come easy. It comes at a price and requires a great deal of passion, sacrifice, dedication and hard work. To me the No. 6 exemplifies all of that.
“It’s been a goal of the organization to put the No. 6t back out there on track in the Sprint Cup Series and I’m pleased to have AdvoCare behind us as we make the move with Trevor to full-time Cup racing,” added Roush. “AdvoCare is a first-class organization from top to bottom. They have been a great partner in the Nationwide Series and I’m confident they will be there with us step-by-step as we make the move up and put the No. 6 back on track on Sundays.”
Bayne is no stranger to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series or famous numbers, having competed part time in the series with the legendary Wood Brothers since 2010. Bayne drove the historic No. 21 into victory lane in the 2011 Daytona 500, in one of the most memorable moments in NASCAR history.
“I am kind of getting used to filling big shoes,” added Bayne. “Having driven the Wood Brothers No. 21 for the last few years in the Sprint Cup Series has been a great experience. I’ll always hold special the opportunity to drive for the Wood Brothers. Those guys are true legends in the sport and I can’t say enough about the unforgettable relationships I forged there and of course our huge win in the Daytona 500.”
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COMMENTS FROM MARK MARTIN
COMMENTS FROM FORD RACING
JAMIE ALLISON, Director, Ford Racing
“From all Ford fans, a big thank you to Trevor for bringing the Wood Brothers back to victory lane, and winning Ford’s 600th Cup win at Daytona in 2011,” said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. “That was a Ford racing moment etched in history and Trevor was the right driver at the right time for the Woods as they were going through a transition. We’re hopeful Trevor and #21 Fusion will be in victory lane again this year.”
MARY LOU QUESNELL, Director of Marketing, Ford Customer Service Division
“Trevor has been a great partner for Motorcraft/ Quick Lane Racing,” said Mary Lou Quesnell, director of Marketing for Ford Customer Service Division. “We certainly wish him well. Trevor’s Daytona 500 victory will remain a highlight in our racing history and we hope to celebrate additional wins in his remaining schedule as driver of the #21 Motorcraft/ Quick Lane Ford Fusion.”
COMMENTS FROM WOOD BROTHERS RACING
“Trevor Bayne will always be part of our family. And we will always share that great Daytona 500 moment together. It’s something that will always be so special for all of us,” said Eddie Wood, co-owner, Wood Brothers Racing. “We will always be Trevor Bayne fans, so we are happy he is getting his shot to race for the Sprint Cup Championship. We are going to do everything in our power to get him to victory lane one more time in the #21 Fusion.”
