UniFirst Debuts No. 9 Chevrolet with Chase Elliott, Continuing 11-Year Hendrick Partnership
UniFirst debuts its No. 9 Chevrolet driven by Chase Elliott at Darlington Raceway on March 22, kicking off its 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. It marks UniFirst’s 11th consecutive year with Hendrick Motorsports and includes sponsorship of five televised races, boosting brand visibility.
1. NASCAR Season Debut at Darlington
UniFirst will make its 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season debut on March 22 at Darlington Raceway, fielding the No. 9 Chevrolet driven by Chase Elliott. The race airs on FS1 at 3 p.m. ET.
2. Signature Car Design
The No. 9 Chevrolet will feature UniFirst’s bold green livery, sleek racing stripes and the iconic U-Mark logo, symbolizing the company’s commitment to service excellence and enhancing visibility during televised events.
3. Longstanding Hendrick Motorsports Partnership
This debut marks UniFirst’s primary sponsorship schedule kickoff and the 11th consecutive year of its multi-year partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, including a seventh season backing Chase Elliott’s No. 9 team.
4. 2026 Sponsorship Schedule
After Darlington, the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet will appear at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, Richmond Raceway on August 15, Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, and return to Martinsville for a November 1 Chase race.