MOBILE, Ala., (January 10, 2024) - The Bishop State Community College Truck Driving Program will become the primary Sponsor of the Truck division at Mobile International Speedway for the 2024 Season.
The Bishop State Community College Truck Driving Program has become a home for veteran drivers and up-and-comers in racing on the Gulf Coast.
Steven Davis and Okie Mason are two of the most renowned racers on the Gulf Coast that race in the truck division. They have more than 30 championships between them while competing against young guns like Grant Thompson who has already banked a title at Mobile and Pensacola.
“Sponsoring the Truck Series is a natural for the Bishop State,” said Brad Wallace, lead instructor for Bishop State’s Truck Driving program. “Bishop State’s Truck Driving Program is a lot like the Truck Series. We offer the young and the not-so-young an opportunity. As a fan, I have been watching these guys for years and I’m really looking forward to being part of program.”
Bishop State joins Mon Louis Island Construction, Revitalize Heating and Air, and Story & Bleich Roofing as Division Title Sponsors at Mobile International Speedway for the 2024 Season.
“Having Bishop State become part of our family of marketing partners is huge for the Speedway,” offered Mobile International Speedway promoter, Eddie Shoemaker. “We have been working hard on putting a quality program together on and off the racetrack and having Bishop State come on board sends a real message we are attracting a new type of sponsor.”
Bishop State Community College: Bishop State is a comprehensive learning institution that equips students and the community with the skills, knowledge, and ability to achieve real-world success. Serving Mobile and Washington counties, the community college is dedicated to serving the educational and workforce development needs of the community. It is the college's mission to promote career pathways through open access to an affordable, quality education in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Mobile International Speedway: Eddie Shoemaker took the helm of the Speedway for an abbreviated season in 2023. The 4 Race Season set Speedway records for purses, fans, cars and social media. The Speedway is currently in the first year of its partnership with the Mobile Sports and Entertainment Group’s, “Nights N Lights”. Shoemaker is expecting to start a full season of racing beginning in March. The Speedway opened in 1965 and is considered the fastest Half Mile in Alabama.