After an abrupt mid-season split from Kaulig Racing, it was unclear where Josh Williams would end up. But on Friday, the 32-year-old announced a new deal with Alpha Prime Racing.
Williams will run four upcoming NASCAR Xfinity races, starting with Daytona International Speedway next weekend. He will also race at the Charlotte Roval, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and the finale at Phoenix Raceway.
Optum will serve as the primary sponsor as he takes the wheel of the No. 45 Chevrolet, and will also become the official sponsor of the Josh Williams Hospital Tour (JWHT).
Vincente Salas, Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet
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“It’s real important for me to have companies that believe in me, my career, and my dedication to the hospital tour,” Williams said. “Alloy Employer Services has been behind me for years and having Optum join the program is another reminder that what we’re doing matters. This has been a trying time for my family, me and my fans, and the support throughout the garage and my partners has been a bright spot. I’m looking forward to representing Optum at races throughout the year as well as on the Josh Williams Hospital Tour.”
Williams has 240 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, including 17 top tens and a best finish of sixth. He gained notoriety when he infamously defied NASCAR and parked his car on the frontstretch at Atlanta during the 2023 season. NASCAR had told him to go behind the wall after tape flew off of his damaged car, extending the caution. Williams argued the order and race control, and after they stopped scoring him, he pulled down the frontstretch and parked the car on the finish line. He then walked away, drawing cheers from the fans.
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