NASCAR: Jennifer Jo Cobb set to make Cup Series debut

After almost two decades in NASCAR, Jennifer Jo Cobb is set to make her Cup Series debut in next Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Jennifer Jo Cobb has competed in 247 NASCAR races across the Truck Series and the Xfinity Series going back to the 2004 season, but never before has she competed in a Cup Series race.

That is set to change on Sunday, April 25 at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Cobb is set to drive for Rick Ware Racing behind the wheel of the #15 Chevrolet in the 188-lap GEICO 500 around the four-turn, 2.66-mile (4.281-kilometer) high-banked oval in Lincoln, Alabama.

Arrowhead Brass, a manufacturer of plumbing valves and irrigation products, is set to serve as the primary sponsor of the #15 Chevrolet in this race, and Fastener Supply, one of Cobb’s long-time backers, is set to serve as an associate sponsor.

Here is what Cobb had to say about the opportunity in a team release.

"“I am so thankful for this opportunity with RWR, and greatly appreciate Arrowhead Brass for coming on board to help make this happen. It’s also exciting to have my longtime sponsor at Fastener Supply to extend their support as well.“I have a long history with RWR and a lot of respect for this organization. This team has a lot of heart and reminds me a lot of my small team competing against such mammoth organizations. I am proud of what RWR has accomplished and I want nothing more than to make the team, Arrowhead Brass, and all my sponsors and supporters proud of this effort.”"

Here is what team owner Rick Ware had to add.

"“I am grateful to have a new sponsor like Arrowhead Brass join in my excitement of having Jennifer Jo Cobb drive for RWR at Talladega Superspeedway. Being a female in a male dominated sport is not an easy task, especially for as long as Jennifer has been competing in NASCAR. I hope that she has a successful first NASCAR Cup Series debut and look forward to Arrowhead Brass making their NASCAR sponsorship debut at Talladega as the primary sponsor on Jennifer’s car.”"