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SLCC NASCAR Sponsorship Highlights Electrical Trades
Garrett Smithley to race with SLCC NECA branding at key NASCAR events in 2026
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter (SLCC NECA), a North Carolina-based organization representing powerline contractors, has secured a primary sponsorship deal with NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley and his SS-Green Light Racing team for three races in the 2026 season. The partnership will showcase SLCC NECA's branding at major events in Atlanta and Talladega, aiming to raise awareness about careers in the skilled electrical construction trades.
Why it matters
This sponsorship aligns the NASCAR platform with SLCC NECA's mission to promote essential infrastructure work and skilled trade careers, particularly in the Southeast region. As the sport's fanbase continues to grow, this represents an opportunity to showcase the precision, teamwork, and safety-focused nature of both the racing and electrical construction industries.
The details
The SLCC NECA sponsorship will be featured on Garrett Smithley's #0 Chevrolet during three key NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races in 2026: 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 back at Atlanta on July 11. SLCC NECA, which represents powerline contractors across the Southeast, aims to use this platform to highlight apprenticeship programs and the critical role of the skilled electrical trades in maintaining the region's power grid.
- The SLCC NECA sponsorship deal was announced on February 20, 2026.
- The first race featuring the SLCC NECA branding will be the Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 21, 2026.
- The second race will be at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, 2026.
- The final race of the sponsorship will be the Focused Health 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on July 11, 2026.
The players
Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter (SLCC NECA)
A North Carolina-based organization representing powerline contractors who build and maintain essential electrical infrastructure across the Southeastern United States.
Garrett Smithley
A NASCAR driver competing in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, who will be racing the #0 Chevrolet with SLCC NECA branding in 2026.
SS-Green Light Racing
The racing team that Garrett Smithley competes for, collaborating with SLCC NECA on this sponsorship deal.
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
What’s next
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The takeaway
This sponsorship deal showcases the shared values of precision, teamwork, and safety-focus between the NASCAR racing and electrical construction industries, while also providing a platform to promote skilled trade careers and workforce development in the Southeast region.
