Clay Andrews Alliance Partners

Clay Andrews has a soft spot in his heart for the little guy. He has created a way that might eventually give the little guys of NASCAR a chance to compete with the mega-teams.
Clay Andrews Racing, the team that had David Gilliland as its driver when it won the NASCAR Busch Series race at Kentucky Speedway in June, announced the formation of an alliance that will give young and aspiring drivers and teams access to the resources to compete at the top levels of NASCAR.
Andrews, who founded Clay Andrews Racing and Corona-based Hype Manufacturing, said by creating the Clay Andrews Racing Alliance Partners, single-car and low-budget teams will have the opportunity to compete against the likes of Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
“I created this because I love the sport,� Andrew said. “I’ve talked to independent teams and owners and came up with a concept to compete. I am giving opportunities to young drivers that would have never had the chance. We are constantly looking for young talent because I know it’s their dream to race a Cup car.�
Key Motorsports, which runs a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team with Ryan Moore as driver, joined the alliance. Rich Rubenstein, the vice president of operations for Key Motorsports, said joining the alliance is what his team needs to make it to the next level.
“We’ll give opportunities to other Ryan Moores and bring development drivers through our program to give them the technology and support to become better drivers and compete with the big names in racing,� Rubenstein said.