SLCC Joins as Primary Partner of Garrett Smithley, SS-Greenlight Racing

Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter to sponsor NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley for three races

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter (SLCC NECA) has announced a primary sponsorship partnership with Garrett Smithley and SS-Green Light Racing for three NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series events during the 2026 season. SLCC NECA will serve as the primary sponsor for races at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, and another Atlanta Motor Speedway event.

Why it matters

This partnership brings together two industries - NASCAR racing and electrical infrastructure construction - that both rely on precision, teamwork, and performance under pressure. SLCC NECA hopes to leverage the national visibility of NASCAR to highlight career opportunities in the outside electrical industry and promote apprenticeship pathways.

The details

SLCC NECA will be the primary sponsor for Garrett Smithley and SS-Green Light Racing in the following NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series events: the Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 21, the race at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, and the Focused Health 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on July 11.

  • The partnership will begin at the Atlanta Motor Speedway race on February 21, 2026.
  • SLCC NECA will also sponsor Garrett Smithley at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, 2026.
  • The final SLCC NECA-sponsored race will be the Focused Health 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on July 11, 2026.

The players

Garrett Smithley

The driver of the #0 Chevrolet for SS-Green Light Racing.

SS-Green Light Racing

The NASCAR team that Garrett Smithley races for.

Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter (SLCC NECA)

The organization representing powerline contractors throughout the Southeast that is sponsoring Garrett Smithley and SS-Green Light Racing.

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What they’re saying

“I'm very excited to represent SLCC this year. It's going to be a fun partnership at some great racetracks. Working with a blue-collar organization is perfectly aligned with our team and the sport!”

— Garrett Smithley, Driver (Speedway Digest)

The takeaway

This partnership highlights the synergies between the NASCAR racing industry and the electrical infrastructure construction industry, both of which rely on skilled, disciplined teams working under pressure to deliver top-level performance. SLCC NECA hopes to use the national platform of NASCAR to promote careers and apprenticeship opportunities in the outside electrical construction field.