Andy’s Frozen Custard signs NASCAR race title sponsorship

To mark its 35th anniversary and as part of a multiyear agreement with Texas Motor Speedway, Andy’s Frozen Custard Inc. announced the title sponsorship of a NASCAR Xfinity Series race this fall.

The Andy’s Frozen Custard 335 is the first-ever entitlement of a sanctioned NASCAR race for the Springfield-based business, according to a news release. The race is scheduled Oct. 16 at Texas Motor Speedway. AJ Allmendinger will be driving the No. 16 Andy’s Frozen Custard Chevy in the race.

Andy’s first became a sponsor in the professional racing league four years ago. The length of the latest deal and financial terms were not disclosed. As part of the multiyear sponsorship deal that kicked off last month, Andy's Frozen Custard will be sold at Texas Motor Speedway.

“Our family has a long history of being motorsports fans and has sponsored regional and developing drivers,” said Andy Kuntz, president of Andy’s Frozen Custard, in the release. “We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our anniversary than to become part of the racing community in this way.”