Milwaukee, WI, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Briggs & Stratton’s Vanguard brand, a leading provider of commercial power solutions, has announced its primary sponsorship of Spike Kohlbecker, a rising star in motorsports from St. Louis, Missouri. Kohlbecker will also serve as a Vanguard Brand Ambassador at select Vanguard brand events throughout North America in 2025.
“This is a significant milestone for Spike and Vanguard,” expressed Farran Davis, team development manager for RVA Graphics Motorsports. “The partnership between a global leader like Vanguard and a talented professional driver like Spike, it’s a perfect match. Vanguard recognizes Spike’s immense potential, and we look forward to welcoming Vanguard to the team.”
“I look forward to representing the Vanguard brand on the racetrack and in the paddock,” added Kohlbecker. “Vanguard engines are well-known for their robust design, performance, and longevity even in demanding environments—qualities that are just as crucial for commercial engines as they are for a professional race car driver!”
“We’ve been following Spike’s motorsport journey since he started in karts, often racing one of our Briggs Racing engines,” said Dan Roche, marketing director for Briggs & Stratton. “His exceptional work ethic, both at the track and in school, aligns perfectly with our employees, OEM partners, dealers, and commercial customers. We proudly support a team and driver who understand that preparation equals results.”
2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA) GR Cup Series Schedule
Look for the distinctive and powerful Vanguard engines’ yellow and black livery on Kohlbecker’s #55 Toyota GRCup North America car for the 2025 season:
| Dates | Racetrack | City |
|---|---|---|
| March 28-30, 2025 | Sonoma Raceway | Sonoma, CA |
| April 25-27, 2025 | Circuit of the Americas | Austin, TX |
| May 16-18, 2025 | Sebring International Raceway | Seabring, FL |
| July 18-20, 2025 | Virginia International Raceway | Alton, VA |
| Aug. 15-17, 2025 | Road America | Elkhart Lake, WI |
| Sept. 5-7, 2025 | Barber Motorsports Park | Birmingham, AL |
| Oct. 17-19, 2025 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Indianapolis, IN |
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