Andy Jankowiak
Andy Jankowiak, driver of the No. 73 Jankowiak Racing Ford, poses for a portrait before the Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire for the ARCA Menards Series at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Feb. 12, 2021. (Adam Glanzman/NASCAR)

Phillips 66 partners with Andy Jankowiak for Pocono race

Press Release June 24, 2021

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Phillips 66, a brand familiar to auto racing, will be the feature sponsor for Andy Jankowiak and the AJ Racing Team for three ARCA Menards Series race this season, beginning with Friday’s General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200 at Pocono Raceway.

Phillips 66 will highlight its lubricants division with the upstart team that has finished in the top 10 in its first three races. Phillips 66 also will highlight its business partnership with Konnect General Stores.

Konnect General Services, a premier services provider, is a Texas-based company that will highlight its Convenience Store branches as part of this sponsorship campaign. As distributors of Phillips 66 and Conoco products, Konnect General Services provides a unique supply solution that gives business owners the opportunity to sell nationally recognized brands, affordable store improvement upgrades and more.

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Jankowiak in February made his ARCA Menards Series debut at Daytona International Speedway in the General Tire 200, running in the top 10 for the entire race and finishing eighth. Jankowiak followed his Daytona success with a seventh-place finish at Talladega Superspeedway and a ninth-place run at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“We’re proud to partner with Andy; he works super hard as an owner/driver, and he embodies the spirit and the values of the Konnect General Services team and our mission to help independent retailers compete in the ultra-competitive fuel and convenience marketplace,” said Kevin Lapierre, founder and CEO of Konnect General Services.

Added Jankowiak: “I am amazed at the operational similarities between Konnect General Services and AJ Racing. We are always looking for a competitive advantage, and that’s exactly what Kevin and his team do for independent operators of truck stops and convenience stores.”

An admirer of stock car history, Jankowiak could not help but be taken back by the history that represented in the Phillips 66 logo on the hood of his race car.

“It is very recognizable to me as a race fan,” he said. “Dick Trickle and Phil Parsons both carried the logo, as well as Elliot Sadler, in races I watched growing up. It goes without saying that we are very proud to represent Phillips 66 and Konnect General Stores.”

Florida Safety Systems will also be featured on the “TV” panel again for Pocono. Florida Safety Systems is a Florida-based company that specializes in Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Suppression Systems, security and system monitoring. To learn more about this family-run company, visit www.floridasafetysystems.com.

Also back on board as an associate sponsor for Pocono will be Planterbox direct, located at www.Planterboxdirect.com. A Western New York company, Planterboxdirect.com is a one stop shop for planter boxes, tools and accessories.

New to the team will be Automotive Consultants of Ithaca, New York (www.AutomotiveIthaca.com). Experts in buying and selling of new and used cars, Bill Card and his family have been in business since 1959.

Indy Kart Raceway, a premier electric indoor karting facility located in Rochester, New York, will also be featured. Indy Kart Raceway offers arrive and drive birthday parties, plus group and league racing. Check it out at www.IndyKartRaceway.com to set up your day on the track.

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Palm Beach Ceramics is a Florida-based ceramic coating company. Palm Beach Ceramics offers glass coating for cars, RVs, boats and in-house projects. It prides itself on having the highest show quality in the industry. Check out www.Palmbeachceramics.com to learn about the services they offer.

Featured on the roof of the team’s No. 73 at Pocono will be The Yukon Creek Sportsman’s Club. Yukon Creek is a hunting camp located in New York’s Allegany County; the charity’s mission is to provide a no-cost hunting experience for disabled and wheelchair-bound people. To learn more or to plan your visit to the camp, visit www.yukoncreek.com.

Joining the team for Pocono again will be OneRail, which has been with the team since its inception. OneRail contracts and handles all of your business shipping needs with a system that offers the most efficient solutions. Visit www.Onerail.io to learn more.

Simon Contracting from Allentown, New York, a longtime supporter of Jankowiak, will also be featured on the car at Pocono.

The General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200 at Pocono is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Friday. The race will broadcast live on FS1 with live streaming available on the Fox Sports App. Radio coverage will be available on MRN and SiriusXm.

Learn more about Andy Jankowiak at www.andyjracing.net.