Staff Report | Friday, June 19th, 2020
HOWELL, NJ- Select Chick-fil-A Restaurants have partnered with 2018 ATQMRA Rookie of the Year Kyle Taraska to sponsor his #22 TQ Midget in 2020.
When the Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels opens their season at Mahoning Valley Speedway next weekend, Kyle Taraska will have a new look, new sponsor, and new number compared to years past.
The New Jersey Shore Chick-fil-A Market featuring independently owned restaurants in Edison, Howell, Brick and Monmouth, New Jersey, will be featured proudly on the #22 TQ Midget for the duration of the 2020 season. Taraska, a Chick-fil-A General Manager, is excited about the upcoming partnership.
“I mentioned the idea to my boss over the winter about collaborating with an entire market and she was instantly intrigued,” said Taraska. “Chick-fil-A has obviously had a huge impact on my life. It’s really humbling for a group of restaurant owners to stand by me like they are and I cannot wait to see what comes from our partnership this year.”
Not only will Taraska represent an iconic company, but he will sport an iconic look this season as well.
“I wanted to race the #22 this year to honor Lenny Boyd. The Boyd family means a lot to me and I feel if there is a car racing out of the Boyd Shop, it better have a #22 on it,” he said.
The number, along with the wrap is a nod to Bobby Allison’s 1983 #22 Buick Regal. The old school look which was designed by Timmy Solomito and Natural Design Concepts & Apparel LLC, will surely resonate with many fans throughout the season.
Entering his third season since being rookie eligible, Taraska hopes to capitalize racing a new car and new opportunity, which began at the end of last season.
“There are a lot of people I am thankful for that have gotten me to this point in my career. But without Russ Bailey, Lenny and Donna Boyd, this year wouldn’t be happening for me. I cannot wait to get on the track and hopefully make them proud by competing for wins and maybe even a championship.”
The Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels kicks off a new decade of TQ Midget racing on Saturday, June 27th, 2020 at the Mahoning Valley Speedway in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Fans will be permitted to attend the event. For ticket information, please visit mahoningvalley-speedway.com.
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