Sandusky, Ohio (February 13, 2023) – Ben Rhodes’ No. 99 Ford F-150 welcomes family-owned and operated Clark’s Pump-N-Shop, for the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 17.
Clark’s Pump-N-Shop was the highest bidder on the ThorSport Racing prize package through The Run For A Million, Raise A Million live auction benefiting Reining Horse Foundation.
In 1976, John W. Clark established Clark’s Pump-N-Shop, Inc., with one convenience store in his hometown of Westwood, Kentucky. In the 90’s Clark’s three sons, Rick, Rodney, and Brent acquired the convenience store chain that expanded to 18 locations in the Tri-State Area – Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia – as well as in Florida.
Fast forward to 2019, Clark’s Pump-N-Shop now operates 67 convenience stores with the home office in Ashland, Kentucky. The company takes great pride in supporting the stores’ surrounding communities by providing jobs for more than 700 people in four states.
“Brent and I look forward to seeing the No. 99 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Ford truck on the track at Daytona with fellow Kentuckian, Ben Rhodes, behind the wheel,” said Rick Clark, owner of Clark’s Pump-N-Shop.
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season opener from Daytona International Speedway is on Friday, February 17th at 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1. Additional coverage can be found via the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM Channel 90.
ABOUT CLARK’S PUMP-N-SHOP INC.
John W. Clark founded Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Inc., in 1976 establishing his first convenience store in his hometown of Westwood, Kentucky. The convenience store chain grew to 18 store locations in the 90s when his three sons, Rick, Rodney, and Brent took over operations from their father, John.
Clark’s Pump-N-Shop, now owned and operated by Rick, and Brent, has grown to 67 store locations throughout Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Florida, with the home office in Ashland, Kentucky.
For more information visit www.myclarkspns.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet with us @clarkspnsbti. Download the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop mobile app for iPhone or Android and be up to date on our in-store specials, receive mobile coupons, and get free stuff!
ABOUT THORSPORT RACING
ThorSport Racing, based in a state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot facility in Sandusky, Ohio is the longest-tenured NASCAR Truck Series team, competing in the series since 1996. The Sandusky-based team has a combined five driver’s championships – four in the Truck Series and one in the ARCA Menards Series with Frank Kimmel. In addition, the team has 15 consecutive seasons in the Truck Series, with at least one win.
For more information visit www.thorsport.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet with us @ThorSportRacing.
ABOUT FORD PERFORMANCE
Ford’s racing program is part of the Ford Performance organization based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for major racing operations globally, including NASCAR (Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Camping World Truck Series), IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, FIA World Rally Championship, Virgin Australia Supercars, Formula Drift, NHRA Funny Car, off-road desert racing, and sportsman drag racing. In addition, the organization also oversees the development of Ford’s racing engines, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts.
For more information regarding Ford racing’s activities, please visit www.fordperformance.com, www.facebook/FordPerformance, Ford Performance on Instagram and @FordPerformance on Twitter.