Rexel USA Announces NASCAR Partnership with Legacy Motor Club for 2026 Racing Season
Key Highlights
- Rexel USA will be the primary sponsor of the No. 42 Toyota at Richmond Raceway in Aug. 2026.
- The partnership aligns Rexel’s focus on energy solutions with Legacy Motor Club’s forward-thinking approach, emphasizing technology-driven growth and environmental responsibility.
- Rexel operates over 450 warehouse locations across the U.S. and is ranked #4 on Electrical Wholesaling’s 2025 Top 100 list, highlighting its industry prominence.
Legacy Motor Club, Statesville, NC, announced a new partnership with Rexel USA, Dallas, TX, for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The collaboration will feature Rexel as the primary partner of the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek on Aug. 15, 2026 at Richmond Raceway and serve as an associate partner at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Oct. 2026.
According to the press release, the Richmond race “will showcase a blue, white and gold Rexel-branded livery on the No. 42 car, celebrating Rexel’s commitment to innovation, technology, and performance — values that strongly align with Legacy Motor Club's forward-looking approach to motorsports and sustainability.”
“Rexel provides a unique array of electrical, automation, and industrial supplies, paired with innovative solutions across the US and we’re thrilled to welcome them into the Legacy Motor Club family,” said Jimmie Johnson, owner of Legacy Motor Club, in the release. “Their focus on smarter, more efficient energy solutions mirrors our efforts to innovate on and off the track. We’re excited to bring their brand to NASCAR fans at Richmond and beyond.”
“NASCAR connects with our customers and brings visibility and energy to Rexel that mirrors the excitement and growth we’re experiencing as a company,” said Roger Little, CEO, Rexel USA, in the press release. “In conversations with seven‑time champion Jimmie Johnson, it became clear that Legacy Motor Club, approach aligns with our values — if we were going to pursue a partnership like this, Legacy Motor Club, was the perfect fit.”
Kevin Gustin, VP-Marketing, Rexel USA added, “We’ve been looking for a way to raise our national profile and highlight all the great momentum at Rexel, and this opportunity was an ideal match. We’re thrilled to join Legacy Motor Club, and can’t wait to see the No. 42 Rexel Toyota on track at Richmond in August 2026. Seeing the Rexel brand on the No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota is an ‘Oh Wow’ moment — we’re excited to watch John Hunter Nemechek take the wheel.”
Rexel is ranked #4 on Electrical Wholesaling’s 2025 Top 100 ranking. The company operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of more than 450 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.