Talladega
PARKER KLIGERMAN Race Advance
No. 48 SPIKED Coolers Chevy
Event: AG PRO 300
Time/Date: 3:00 pm central Saturday April 22, 2023
Location: Talladega, Alabama
Layout: 2.66 mile Tri-oval Superspeedway Laps/Miles: 113 laps 300 miles
Stage Lengths: 25/25/63
TV/Radio: FS1/MRN and SiriusXM
Notes of Interest
"Martinsville was probably the toughest race of the year for us,” says Kligerman. “But we still had a positive points day. As a team, we know where we can improve for the next time we race there. Additionally, we learned some things that will help us perform better in all of our upcoming races.”
“Talladega is, without a doubt, one of my favorite tracks in NASCAR” continues Parker. “I've won twice in the truck series there, so I have a lot of confidence racing there. Of all the Superspeedway tracks, I feel like Talladega gives drivers the best chance to control their own destiny. Based on the speed we had at Daytona and Atlanta, I believe this is a huge opportunity for our team to have a very big day. This would be especially fitting, as Talladega is where our journey began last fall.”
Driver Points: 208 points, ranked 12th
No. 48 SPIKED Coolers Team Roster
Driver: Parker Kligerman Hometown: Westport, CT
Team Manager: Keith Barnwell
Crew Chief: Patrick Donahue
Engineer: Cody McKenzie
Mechanic: Thomas Tucker
Car Chief: Kenneth Roettger
Interior Specialist: Jordan Miller
Spotter: Brandon McReynolds
Fueler: Justin White
Rear Changer: Marcus Horton
Hauler Driver: Jackson White
Front Changer: Bryan Backus
Jack: Doug Warrick
Tire Carrier: Lamar Neal
About Parker Kligerman:
Parker Kligerman has raced in all three of NASCAR’s premier series since the start of his career in 2013 and has amassed 3 wins, 26 top 5 finishes, and 72 top 10 finishes across all three series. Kligerman has served as an analyst and pit reporter for NASCAR on NBC since 2015 and stands as one of the youngest correspondents to ever serve as a pit reporter for a NASCAR Cup race. Kligerman has produced and developed multiple original programs for NBC Sports such as Proving Grounds and In The Wall. He also drives Henderson Motorsports’ No. 75 truck part-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with a win at Mid-Ohio and top-ten finishes at Talladega and Miami.
About Big Machine Racing:
Big Machine Racing is owned by music mogul Scott Borchetta, the multi award-winning record executive, President/CEO and Founder of Nashville based Big Machine Label Group and Big Machine Distilleries. Since its beginning in 2021, Big Machine Racing has proven its ability with an impressive five Top 5 finishes, 9 Top 10 finishes and the team’s first win at the Texas Motor Speedway last season with driver Tyler Reddick. The Welcome, NC based team is overseen by longtime NASCAR Crew Chief Patrick Donahue.
About Big Machine Distillery:
Big Machine Distillery is becoming known as a viable presence in the spirits industry with its disruptive Big Machine Vodka SPIKED Coolers, Big Machine Spiked Light Coolers (80 calories per pouch), and Big Machine Double SPIKED Coolers. Additionally, the highly allocated Award- Winning 2021 & 2022 Borchetta Bourbons have made a mark in this connoisseur space. SPIKED has expanded into more than half the US, far beyond its thriving tasting rooms in Nashville. Also look for multi-Gold Award-winning Big Machine Platinum Filtered Premium Vodka, “The Smoothest Tasting Vodka, Period!” Big Machine’s presence in motorsports is well- known with its successful sponsorships in the highest levels of motorsports and celebrated championship-winning seasons in IndyCar, NASCAR NHRA, TA2 and SVRA. For more information visit SPIKEDCoolers.com, BigMachineDistillery.com
Contact: Paul Williams
email: Paul.Williams@BigMachineRacing.com