Bilicki Joins Spire Motorsports for NASCAR Cup Series Run  CONCORD, N.C. (January 10, 2022) – Spire Motorsports announced today that Josh Bilicki will drive the team’s No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for the majority of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, beginning with next month’s WISE Power 400 at Auto Club Speedway.
Zeigler Automotive Group will serve as the primary sponsor for the bulk of Bilicki’s races and will be featured prominently aboard the No.77 Chevrolet for the entire 2022 season. Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 78 franchises across 35 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all the domestic and majority of the imported manufacturers. “Zeigler Auto Group is proud to have Josh Bilicki represent Team Zeigler on the track,” said Aaron Zeigler, President of Zeigler Automotive Group. “He is an outstanding individual and talented driver who embodies everything that our P.R.I.D.E. mission statement stands for: Passion, Reputation, Integrity, Drive, and Execution.” Bilicki, a Menomonee Falls, Wis., native comes to Spire Motorsports with 71 starts on his NASCAR Cup Series resume, including a top-10 finish in the 2021 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Meanwhile, the 26-year-old veteran racer has logged 72 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and nine in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. “Spire Motorsports is thrilled to add a young, talented and resourceful racer like Josh Bilicki to our stable,” said Spire Motorsports co-owner T.J. Puchyr. “Josh is cut from the same cloth as the people who make up our team. He’s a grinder. He finds a way, goes out and gets it done. He’s going to be a great compliment to Corey LaJoie in our No. 7 car. We’re proud to welcome Josh to the Spire family.” Bilicki is part of a revered fraternity of Wisconsin-bred racers who went on to compete at NASCAR’s highest level, including the late Alan Kulwicki and Dick Trickle, Ted Musgrave and 2003 NCS Champion Matt Kenseth. Bilicki comes to Spire Motorsports after competing full time on NASCAR’s senior circuit last season with Rick Ware Racing. “I couldn’t be more eager to start this new chapter of my career and join Spire Motorsports for the 2022 season,” said Bilicki. “I learned a great amount last year during my first full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series, on and off the track, and I feel that experience will help me make this transition to a new team. Spire Motorsports has taken big leaps over the last few years, and we feel the platform of the new NextGen car will improve our performance all around.” “Of course, none of this would be possible if it weren’t for all my great partners, family, and friends who believe in me and pushed me to achieve more. For 2022, Zeigler Auto Group stepped up and that organization is the core reason I am back in the Cup Series. This is something we are working to grow into a multi-year effort.” About Zeigler Automotive Group … Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 78 franchises across 35 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers. Besides its extensive automotive portfolio, the organization owns and operates Zeigler Motorsports, an 85,000-square-foot motorsports dealership and action park, offering 19 different powersports brands, plus its own onsite restaurant: Trak Houz Bar & Grill. Additionally, Zeigler Motorsports houses the Elevate Leadership & Team Building Academy, an executive training company. The Kalamazoo, Mich.,-based dealer group also owns and operates Zeigler Pre-Owned of Chicago, a Carquest Auto Parts store, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm. Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 2,300 people, ranking among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation with estimated annual sales of $2.2 billion for 2022. The family-owned and operated company is well known for its commitment to both customer service and employee satisfaction. Zeigler is regularly recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation, also earning similar accolades in Chicago and Michigan. About Spire Motorsports … Spire Motorsports was established in 2018 and is co-owned by longtime NASCAR industry executives Jeff Dickerson and Thaddeus “T.J.” Puchyr. Spire Motorsports earned an upset victory for the ages in its first full season when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 7, 2019.
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 Mooresville, NC (10/5/21) - Insurance King, a long-time supporter of Josh Bilicki, will celebrate twenty years of business at this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval with a special twenty year anniversary paint scheme using the insurance agencies original colors. After driving the #52 Ford Mustang all season, Bilicki will move to the #15 for this race while Ford Performance driver and former 24 Hours of Lemans winner, Joey hand, will drive the #52 in a collaborative effort between Rick Ware Racing and Ford Performance. Insurance King was founded in Rockford, IL in 2001 and has helped drivers drive legal for less ever since. With policies in multiple states, such as: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin, their claim to fame is cheap car insurance. Among their many services, Insurance King offer motorcycle insurance, SR-22 insurance, SR-50’s, FR Bonds, and renters insurance. "20 years ago I started Insurance King to help people save on car insurance, because I myself was paying several hundred dollars per month due to a bad car accident from when I was 19 years old," says Dan Block, Founder and President of Insurance King. "I found several regional insurance companies that were more affordable than national companies. We have helped thousands of people over the past 20 years obtain affordable car insurance and SR-22s and look forward to becoming one of the first nationwide insurance agencies over the next 20 years." "To have Insurance King's support for the last three years has meant the world to me," says Bilicki. "Dan and his employees are more than just a partner of ours and it has been amazing to see their business grow over the years. This twenty year anniversary scheme is personally one of my favorites and I look forward to having a strong run with it at the Roval!" The Bank of America NASCAR Cup Series race at the Charlotte Roval will take place on Sunday, October 10th at 2PM ET and will be televised live on NBC. To learn more about Insurance King, please visit www.insuranceking.com.  Mooresville, NC (10/1/2021) – Tailgreeter, a digital marketplace that aims to make tailgating more accessible to fans all over the world, joins Josh Bilicki and Rick Ware Racing for a multi-race partnership which will kick off this weekend at Talladega Super Speedway. The partnership will feature Tailgreeter as a primary sponsor aboard Bilicki’s #52 Ford Mustang at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 24th and an associate sponsor at Talladega Super Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 3rd and Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 31st.
“This new partnership with Tailgreeter is exciting because the sole purpose of their business is to enhance the fan experience at sporting events across the country, and the fans are the most important part about our sport!” says Josh Bilicki, driver of the #52 Tailgreeter Ford Mustang. “We had a great run at the last super speedway race at Daytona, so we are hoping we can have another strong run this weekend at Talladega and take our Ford Mustang, with Tailgreeter onboard, to the front!” “Partnering with a rising star like Josh is a no-brainer,” says Nick Akrap, Founder and CEO of Tailgreeter. “He understands that fans are what make NASCAR special which is why we fit so well together. Get together, eat some food, have a drink, and share an experience that will last a lifetime. Bringing people together is what it's all about.” About Tailgreeter: Tailgreeter connects fans attending sporting events with experienced tailgate hosts, allowing them to join the party. No one gets left out. Our hosts offer a wide variety of tailgating experiences: an intimate gathering promising games of corn hole with a few dozen friends, or a spectacle featuring 2,000 guests with a live DJ and food from around the world. The possibilities are endless. To learn more, visit www.tailgreeter.com. Chesterfield Auto Parts Partners with Bilicki at Richmond Raceway: Will Honor Fallen First Responders from 9/11. Mooresville, NC (8/31/2021) - Josh Bilicki and Rick Ware Racing announced today that Chesterfield Auto Parts will partner with the team at the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway on September 11th, 2021. With the race falling on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Bilicki and his new partner will honor and remember the first responders who lost their lives on that tragic day with a paint scheme that is based off of the the Richmond, Virginia fire truck's design. Chesterfield Auto Parts is a locally owned Auto recycling business that has been in Richmond for nearly 75 years. As the third generation owner, Troy Webber is proud to keep up his family’s long tradition of helping the community by working closely with the Richmond City Fire Department to help train new firefighters and practice vehicle extrication techniques.
“Although I was very young when 9/11 took place, I remember the day pretty clearly,” says Bilicki. “We partnered with Chesterfield Auto Parts and wanted to do something special for this race because it falls on the 20th anniversary of that tragic day, so we are making the car look like a fire truck to honor and remember the first responders who lost their lives that day. Additionally, we will be auctioning off our Chesterfield Auto Parts race suit from the Richmond race and giving all proceeds to a the Richmond Fire Department Foundation.” “Like most American’s, I watched the events of 9/11 in horror,” says Troy Webber, President of Chesterfield Auto Parts. “I knew life and the world as I knew it would never be the same again. That day 20 years ago had a huge impact on me, and I am glad for the chance to partner with Josh and honor the legacy of the fallen heroes who lost their lives on 9/11. I am also proud that we can honor the brave men and women of the Richmond City Fire Department who risk their lives every day to keep this city safe.” This will not be the first time that Bilicki has honored first responders with a special paint scheme on his racecar. At Martinsville in October of 2020, Bilicki and his sponsor, Insurance King, wrapped their car to look like a police car to honor and remember the police officers who lost their lives in 2020. “With so much negativity and hate in this world, we often forget that first responders often risk their lives for us, and some even pay the ultimate sacrifice” says Bilicki. “This is just us using our platform to show our appreciation. Thank you.” The NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway will take place on Saturday, September 11th at 6:30PM ET and will be televised live on NBCSN. For more information about Chesterfield Auto Parts, please visit https://chesterfieldauto.com. CNC Swiss Precision Machining Joins Bilicki for NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Mooresville, NC (August 10, 2021) – CNC Swiss Precision Machining will join Josh Bilicki and SS Green Light Racing as a primary sponsor at this weekend’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This will mark Bilicki’s third Xfinity Series start of the season, where he will also be contesting in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race. CNC Swiss Precision Machining is a custom machined components manufacturer located in the suburbs of Chicago who specializes in swiss machining and manufacture of precise quality complex machined metal and plastic parts for all types of industries. CNC Swiss Precision Machining’s partnership with Bilicki stems back to 2017, when the company sponsored Josh at Michigan International Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Since then, they have served as an associate partner of Bilicki’s at a handful of races across the Xfinity and Cup Series, and also serves as a personal partner of Bilicki’s for the entirety of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. “Having CNC Swiss step up to become a primary partner of ours at the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis is really special to me,” says Bilicki. “I met Jay (founder and president of CNC Swiss) many years back while I was coaching at a sportscar event at Road America and he has been a great supporter and friend of mine ever since. In matter of fact, I coached Jay at a Porsche event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2016, just a few weeks before my first NASCAR start, and that was the first opportunity I had to turn laps on the legendary circuit, so it’s cool to see how these things come full circle. I am looking forward to giving him a great run at Indianapolis Motor Speedway! The NASCAR Xfinity Series Penzoil 150 at the Brickyard will take place on Saturday, August 14th at 3:00 PM ET and will be televised live on NBC Sports Network. For more information about CNC Swiss Precision Machining, visit https://www.cncswiss.com/.  Rich Mar Florist and Mayhew Tools Join Bilicki |
 | “To be partnered with a great Wisconsin company like Screamin’ Sicilian Pizza at such a large event means a lot to me,” says Bilicki. “Having the NASCAR Cup Series come to Road America on Fourth of July weekend is already a win, but then to have a Wisconsin based business as our primary partner is just awesome. I cannot thank everyone at Palermo’s and Screamin’ Sicilian Pizza enough for the opportunity to represent them. I have more laps here than anyone else who will be in the Cup Series field, so I am looking forward to using that to my advantage.” |
“Palermo’s is Wisconsin’s Hometown Pizza and we couldn’t think of a better partnership than to sponsor a Wisconsin driver on a Wisconsin track.” said Nick Fallucca, Chief Product & Innovation Officer for Palermo Villa. “If Josh wins the race, we want to celebrate that with our fans by offering them a free Screamin’ Sicilian Pizza. It’s a big bet, but as a family owned and operated, Wisconsin based company we wanted to put our full support behind our Wisconsin Hometown Driver.”
The Jockey Made in America 250 Presented by Kwik Trip NASCAR Cup Series race will take plan on Sunday, July 4th at 1:30PM CT and will be televised live on NBC.
About Palermo Villa, Inc.
Palermo Villa, Inc. is one of the most recognized frozen pizza manufacturers in the United States, known for its innovation and the quality of its branded and private label products. The family-owned company was founded in 1964 and is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Palermo’s growing portfolio of branded pizzas includes Palermo’s® Pizza, Screamin’ Sicilian™, Urban Pie Pizza Co.™ and Connie’s® Pizza. Every pizza is made by dedicated Pizzaiolos, drawing on the founder’s Italian roots and family recipes to achieve premium quality. Palermo’s continues to be a leader in innovation in the pizza industry, developing new products and flavors that cater to consumer needs. For more information, visit www.palermospizza.com.
About Josh Bilicki
Wisconsin native Josh Bilicki, age 26, began racing go-karts at the early age of four in Dousman, WI. After quickly moving through the karting ranks, Bilicki transitioned to racing full-size cars in the Sports Car Club of America (S.C.C.A.) at age fifteen. In 2015, Josh made his pro-racing debut in IMSA, and one year later marked new beginnings for Josh as he competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. In 2017, Bilicki made his NASCAR Cup Series debut. In 2021, Bilicki will compete full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the #52 Ford Mustang for Rick Ware Racing.
The Jockey Made in America 250 Presented by Kwik Trip NASCAR Cup Series race will take plan on Sunday, July 4th at 1:30PM CT and will be televised live on NBC.
About Palermo Villa, Inc.
Palermo Villa, Inc. is one of the most recognized frozen pizza manufacturers in the United States, known for its innovation and the quality of its branded and private label products. The family-owned company was founded in 1964 and is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Palermo’s growing portfolio of branded pizzas includes Palermo’s® Pizza, Screamin’ Sicilian™, Urban Pie Pizza Co.™ and Connie’s® Pizza. Every pizza is made by dedicated Pizzaiolos, drawing on the founder’s Italian roots and family recipes to achieve premium quality. Palermo’s continues to be a leader in innovation in the pizza industry, developing new products and flavors that cater to consumer needs. For more information, visit www.palermospizza.com.
About Josh Bilicki
Wisconsin native Josh Bilicki, age 26, began racing go-karts at the early age of four in Dousman, WI. After quickly moving through the karting ranks, Bilicki transitioned to racing full-size cars in the Sports Car Club of America (S.C.C.A.) at age fifteen. In 2015, Josh made his pro-racing debut in IMSA, and one year later marked new beginnings for Josh as he competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. In 2017, Bilicki made his NASCAR Cup Series debut. In 2021, Bilicki will compete full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the #52 Ford Mustang for Rick Ware Racing.
ORANGE, Calif. (June 1, 2021) – Pacific Coast Termite, a leading California-based termite and pest control company, has agreed to a one-race sponsorship of Josh Bilicki and Rick Ware Racing as part of a grand gesture to thank its essential workers for their work during the pandemic.
The #52 Ford Mustang will be ablaze in blue and white for the NASCAR Cup race in Sonoma on June 6, with a special message to honor the men and women at Pacific Coast Termite, who were deemed essential workers and answered an unprecedented volume of calls while families were under stay-at-home orders.
“Given the work-from-home mandate in the state last year, homeowners recognized and addressed neglected or unnoticed needs around their home,” said Dennis Wilson, co-owner of Pacific Coast Termite. “Given our company’s designation as an essential service, our employees remained on the job helping homeowners with their termite and pest control needs. We want to honor their commitment and dedication and felt there was no better way than in grand fashion sponsoring Josh in his first full-time season in the most popular motorsport in America.”
Pacific Coast Termite’s unique approach to termite control without the need of leaving or tenting the house was a welcome relief to homeowners in an already stressful situation due to the pandemic. Coupled with an unmatched customer service and protocols that far exceeded requirements, the company and its employees remained on the job putting themselves at risk.
“We can’t thank our employees enough for remaining dedicated to their trade during such trying and difficult times, putting their own well-being aside to help fellow Californians,” said James Grande, co-owner of Pacific Coast Termite. “When talking to Josh, we sensed he shared that same appreciation and was fully supportive to recognize our employees.”
Beyond the presence on Bilicki’s car during the race, the 26-year-old driver from Wisconsin will make a special appearance at Pacific Coast Termite’s Northern California headquarters in Fremont, Calif. “Dennis and James really care about their employees, so we are going to visit some of the Pacific Coast Termite team before the race,” said Bilicki. “They’ve said their employees have the same commitment to their work as I do for mine. Hopefully I can honor them with a great performance on Sunday.”
Bilicki made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2017 at Sonoma Raceway driving for current owner Rick Ware Racing. The following year was his first full-time season in NASCAR competition. This year marks his first full-time season in the NASCAR Cup series.
About Pacific Coast Termite:
Pacific Coast Termite offers comprehensive termite control, rodent control and attic rescue services such as attic cleaning and TAP pest control insulation. As one of the leading termite protection companies serving California, the company utilizes the latest in termite treatment technology including XT-2000 Orange Oil Plus™, a plant-based, renewable resource that has no risk to vegetation or landscaping.
The #52 Ford Mustang will be ablaze in blue and white for the NASCAR Cup race in Sonoma on June 6, with a special message to honor the men and women at Pacific Coast Termite, who were deemed essential workers and answered an unprecedented volume of calls while families were under stay-at-home orders.
“Given the work-from-home mandate in the state last year, homeowners recognized and addressed neglected or unnoticed needs around their home,” said Dennis Wilson, co-owner of Pacific Coast Termite. “Given our company’s designation as an essential service, our employees remained on the job helping homeowners with their termite and pest control needs. We want to honor their commitment and dedication and felt there was no better way than in grand fashion sponsoring Josh in his first full-time season in the most popular motorsport in America.”
Pacific Coast Termite’s unique approach to termite control without the need of leaving or tenting the house was a welcome relief to homeowners in an already stressful situation due to the pandemic. Coupled with an unmatched customer service and protocols that far exceeded requirements, the company and its employees remained on the job putting themselves at risk.
“We can’t thank our employees enough for remaining dedicated to their trade during such trying and difficult times, putting their own well-being aside to help fellow Californians,” said James Grande, co-owner of Pacific Coast Termite. “When talking to Josh, we sensed he shared that same appreciation and was fully supportive to recognize our employees.”
Beyond the presence on Bilicki’s car during the race, the 26-year-old driver from Wisconsin will make a special appearance at Pacific Coast Termite’s Northern California headquarters in Fremont, Calif. “Dennis and James really care about their employees, so we are going to visit some of the Pacific Coast Termite team before the race,” said Bilicki. “They’ve said their employees have the same commitment to their work as I do for mine. Hopefully I can honor them with a great performance on Sunday.”
Bilicki made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2017 at Sonoma Raceway driving for current owner Rick Ware Racing. The following year was his first full-time season in NASCAR competition. This year marks his first full-time season in the NASCAR Cup series.
About Pacific Coast Termite:
Pacific Coast Termite offers comprehensive termite control, rodent control and attic rescue services such as attic cleaning and TAP pest control insulation. As one of the leading termite protection companies serving California, the company utilizes the latest in termite treatment technology including XT-2000 Orange Oil Plus™, a plant-based, renewable resource that has no risk to vegetation or landscaping.
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Mooresville, NC (May 12th, 2021) – Josh Bilicki and Rick Ware Racing announced today that BullShooter.com will serve as the primary sponsor aboard Bilicki’s #52 Ford Mustang at this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway.
BullShooter dartboards are manufactured by Arachnid 360 in Loves Park, Illinois. Arachnid 360 is the originator and innovator of soft-tipped electronic darts. Since the mid 1980's, BullShooter has been synonymous with dart leagues and tournaments worldwide! Over 45 years later, Arachnid 360 and BullShooter’s passion for the sport is what continues to drive business forward.
In early 2021, BullShooter Dartboards partnered with Bilicki’s long time partner, Insurance King, who offers low cost and SR22 auto insurnace. The partnership features Arachnid 360 branding on Bilicki’s Insurance King sponsored racecars, as well as Insurance King ads displayed nearly four-million times a day on dartboards across the country.
“This partnership with BullShooter.com is exciting for me because I love playing darts with family and friends when I have some free time at home,” says Bilicki. “It also adds extra value to my partnership with Insurance King, so this is a win-win!”
The Drydene 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway will take place on Sunday, May 16th at 2PM ET and will be televised live on FS1.
For more information on BullShooter, please visit www.bullshooter.com.
BullShooter dartboards are manufactured by Arachnid 360 in Loves Park, Illinois. Arachnid 360 is the originator and innovator of soft-tipped electronic darts. Since the mid 1980's, BullShooter has been synonymous with dart leagues and tournaments worldwide! Over 45 years later, Arachnid 360 and BullShooter’s passion for the sport is what continues to drive business forward.
In early 2021, BullShooter Dartboards partnered with Bilicki’s long time partner, Insurance King, who offers low cost and SR22 auto insurnace. The partnership features Arachnid 360 branding on Bilicki’s Insurance King sponsored racecars, as well as Insurance King ads displayed nearly four-million times a day on dartboards across the country.
“This partnership with BullShooter.com is exciting for me because I love playing darts with family and friends when I have some free time at home,” says Bilicki. “It also adds extra value to my partnership with Insurance King, so this is a win-win!”
The Drydene 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway will take place on Sunday, May 16th at 2PM ET and will be televised live on FS1.
For more information on BullShooter, please visit www.bullshooter.com.
