Team AmeriVet
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| Owner(s) | Mercedes Elias William Auchmoody Rebecca Auchmoody Michael Naidrich |
|---|---|
| Base | Mooresville, North Carolina |
| Series | NASCAR Cup Series |
| Race drivers | Cup Series: 50. TBA (part-time) |
| Sponsors | Cup Series: 50. AmeriVet Securities, Luxedo |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Opened | 2022 |
| Career | |
| Debut | Cup Series: 2022 Daytona 500 (Daytona) |
| Races competed | Total: 8 Cup Series: 8 |
| Drivers' Championships | Total: 0 Cup Series: |
| Race victories | Total: 0 Cup Series: |
| Pole positions | Total: 0 Cup Series: |
Team AmeriVet, (formerly Money Team Racing or TMT), is an American professional stock car racing team that competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. They field the No. 50 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 part-time.
History
[edit]On October 25, 2019, motorsport journalist Adam Stern reported on Twitter that a new NASCAR team, owned by professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., might debut at the final race of the 2019 season at Homestead–Miami Speedway, with plans to run full-time in 2020. However, the team did not participate in any races during the 2019 or 2020 seasons.
In 2020, Jeffrey Earnhardt attempted to race in the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series for the team but failed to qualify.[1] By December 2020, the team was in talks with Spire Motorsports to form a partnership for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series, aiming to run a full-time car in 2022. However, the deal ultimately fell through.[2] Former StarCom Racing owners William Woelehmann and brothers Matthew and Michael Kohler were later announced as investors in the team.[3]
In May 2024, the team rebranded as Team AmeriVet under a new ownership group. It was also announced that Ty Dillon would attempt the Coca-Cola 600, with AmeriVet Securities as his sponsor.[4]
Cup Series
[edit]Car No. 50 history
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In late 2019, rumors circulated that Mayweather planned to start a new NASCAR Cup Series team under his brand, The Money Team, with intentions to compete in the 2019 Ford EcoBoost 400 and run full-time in 2020. However, the team did not participate in any races during 2019 or 2020.
In January 2022, rumors emerged that the team would make its Cup Series debut at the Daytona 500, with Kaz Grala as the driver.[5] On February 1, the team confirmed it would attempt its debut at Daytona, fielding the No. 50 car for Grala with sponsorship from Pit Viper Sunglasses and Momento NFT.[6] Grala secured a spot in the race through the duels and started in the Daytona 500.[7] Despite losing his right rear wheel on lap 40, Grala finished in 26th place, which led to a four-race suspension for crew chief Tony Eury Jr..[8][9] Grala later placed 25th at Circuit of the Americas and 23rd at the Coca-Cola 600. Conor Daly made his Cup Series debut with the team at the Charlotte Roval, with sponsorship from BitNile.[10]
In 2023, the No. 50 car, driven by Daly, qualified for the Daytona 500 by finishing 17th in Duel 2 of the Bluegreen Vacations Duels, despite handling issues during the qualifying race.[11] Daly ultimately finished 29th out of 40 cars in the main event, completing 206 of the 212 total laps.[12]
In 2024, Ty Dillon drove the No. 50 car to a 36th-place finish at Charlotte, marking the team's first race since its ownership change.[4] Jeb Burton drove the No. 50 at the season finale in Phoenix,[13] where he finished 38th.
Car No. 50 results
[edit]| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | Owners | Pts |
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| 2022 | Kaz Grala | 50 | Chevy | DAY 26 |
CAL | LVS | PHO | ATL | COA 25 |
RCH | MAR | BRD | TAL | DOV | DAR | KAN | CLT 23 |
GTW | SON | NSH | ROA | ATL | NHA | POC | IRC | MCH | RCH | GLN | DAY | DAR | KAN | BRI | TEX | TAL | 38th | 40 | |||||
| Conor Daly | ROV 34 |
LVS | HOM | MAR | PHO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | DAY 29 |
CAL | LVS | PHO | ATL | COA 36 |
RCH | BRD | MAR | TAL | DOV | KAN | DAR | CLT | GTW | SON | NSH | CSC | ATL | NHA | POC | RCH | MCH | IRC | GLN | DAY | DAR | KAN | BRI | TEX | TAL | ROV | LVS | HOM | MAR | PHO | 44th | 9 | |||
| 2024 | Ty Dillon | DAY | ATL | LVS | PHO | BRI | COA | RCH | MAR | TEX | TAL | DOV | KAN | DAR | CLT 36 |
GTW | SON | IOW | NHA | NSH | CSC | POC | IND | RCH | MCH | DAY | DAR | ATL | GLN | BRI | KAN | TAL | ROV | LVS | HOM | MAR | 46th | 2 | |||
| Jeb Burton | PHO 38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Jeffrey Earnhardt interested in The Money Team Racing ride?". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. March 23, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ Boarman, John (December 23, 2020). "The Money Team Racing Talking With Spire About Partnership?". TireBall.com. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ Pockrass, Bob (February 1, 2022). "Floyd Mayweather joining NASCAR with The Money Team Racing". Fox Sports. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ a b Srigley, Joseph (May 21, 2024). "Team AmeriVet Fielding No. 50 Chevrolet for Ty Dillon in Coca-Cola 600". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Walters, Shane (January 20, 2022). "The Money Team to make Daytona 500 debut?". RacingNews.co. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ Albert, Zack (February 1, 2022). "Floyd Mayweather Jr. launches The Money Team Racing; Kaz Grala to make Daytona 500 bid". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC.
- ^ Albert, Zack (February 18, 2022). "Kaz Grala, Greg Biffle snap up Daytona 500 berths in Duel qualifiers". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC.
- ^ Christie, Toby (February 20, 2022). "Kaz Grala Was 'Terrified' When Wheel Fell Off His Car in Daytona 500". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ "Daytona Post-Race Penalties Announced; No Penalties to Penske or RFK". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ Jordan, Jerry (September 29, 2022). "Conor Daly To Make NASCAR Cup Series Debut With The Money Team Racing At The Charlotte ROVAL". Kickin' The Tires. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ^ Albert, Zack (February 16, 2023). "Conor Daly, Zane Smith clinch final berths for Daytona 500 field in Duels". NASCAR. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Daytona 500". NASCAR. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ "Team AmeriVet enters Phoenix Cup race with Jeb Burton UPDATE". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.