Jeb Burton to Drive the No. 8 State Water Heaters Chevrolet in Select Races in 2019
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2019) – JR Motorsports and State Water Heaters, a leader in the water heating industry, announced today a new partnership between the organizations for the 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. In the agreement, the team’s No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro will carry the State Water Heaters brand as primary partner in five events during NXS competition with driver Jeb Burton. Alsco and Ultimate Headers will serve as associate partners for those same five races with JRM and Burton.
State Water Heaters has been involved with the Burton family since 2007, partnering with Burton’s father, Ward, in both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Truck Series as well as the 26-year-old’s NASCAR Truck Series debut in 2012. In addition to their on-track partnership, State Water Heaters has a long relationship with the elder Burton, having supported his wildlife foundation for more than a decade.
“I’m very excited to continue my partnership with State Water Heaters and make the introduction between them and JR Motorsports,” said JRM driver, Burton. “State has been an amazing partner over the years and has become family – helping me from the very start of my career going back to Late Models. With JRM’s family-style environment, the partnership couldn’t be more perfect. I’m looking forward to this season together, adding Alsco and Ultimate Headers, and to getting State their very first victory as a primary sponsor.”
Burton will debut the No. 8 State Water Heaters Chevrolet at Texas Motor Speedway on March 30. The black, orange and blue Camaro will then return at Charlotte Motor Speedway (May 25), Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Sept. 7), Texas Motor Speedway (Nov. 2) and Homestead-Miami Speedway (Nov. 16).
“With ties to racing and the outdoors, the Burton family has always had a natural connection with our State Water Heaters wholesalers and contractors. Because of that connection, Ward and Jeb are great ambassadors for the State brand," said Jeff Storie, director of marketing for State Water Heaters. "We’re excited that our 2019 partnership will include Jeb and Ward, and also add Dale Jr. along with JR Motorsports to the State family. It will be an exciting element for our customers, as well as for us. We look forward to seeing what Jeb can do on the track in JRM’s Chevys."
Alsco, which has been building a relationship with Burton since 2016, echoes State Water Heaters remarks.
“After many years of being a Ward Burton fan, it was an easy decision to make, supporting Jeb in the No. 8. Add in JR Motorsports and that’s a trifecta win for Alsco,” said Jim Divers, director of sales and marketing for Alsco. “We look forward to a successful season and continuing to grow our relationship with Jeb and JR Motorsports beyond 2019.”
In addition, Alsco will serve as the official professional linen and uniform workwear rental services partner of JRM, also supplying hygiene and first aid supplies, floor care and floor mat rentals.
ABOUT JR MOTORSPORTS: JR Motorsports is the management company and racing operation for Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR’s 15-time Most Popular Driver and winner of 50 NASCAR-sanctioned races. Now in its 18th year of overall competition, JR Motorsports races in multiple divisions, including the NASCAR Xfinity Series where it won championships in 2014, 2017 and 2018. The company also competes in Late Model competition and owns four championships in regional late model divisions. To learn more about the organization, its drivers and its sponsorship opportunities, visit www.jrmracing.com.
ABOUT STATE WATER HEATERS: State Water Heaters, a brand of State Industries, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential water heaters. State offers over 500 water heater products, and has consistently developed new technologies to ensure longer product life. Based in Ashland City, Tennessee, State has multiple water heater manufacturing plants. Hundreds of distribution centers across the United States ensure efficient service to State’s national customer base of residential homeowners, wholesalers, contractors, and other members of the engineering community. All State products are backed by customer technical support and durable tank and parts warranty. Learn more at www.statewaterheaters.com.