Paul Strickland Jr. backs Iowa 99, Dover 99+1, and Road America IndyCar event — “FOR THE BRAAAAAND!!”
The NEP Grand National Series is spicing up for 2025-26 with the bold arrival of the Spicy Ginger brand, led by food review firebrand and racing personality Paul Strickland Jr. The Connecticut native is bringing his signature flair—beer can smashing, cigar chomping, and all—straight to sim racing’s biggest stages.
Spicy Ginger is title sponsor for two can’t-miss stock car events:
- Iowa 99 (Jan 8)
- Dover 99+1 Championship (March 5)
And for the open-wheel crowd, Spicy Ginger is also the name behind the wild “Grass Glibbins’ Grand Prix” at Road America (Oct 8) in the monthly NEP IndyCar Series.
2025-26 NEP GRAND NATIONAL SERIES SCHEDULE
| Date | Track/Laps | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23 | Daytona 25 Ea. | Exlander Duels |
| 10/30 | Daytona 75 | SPONSOR NEEDED |
| 11/6 | Rockingham 100 | SPONSOR NEEDED |
| 11/13 | Myrtle Beach 125 | CLR |
| 11/20 | Lime Rock 35 | ZFR |
| 12/4 | Las Vegas 75 | SPONSOR NEEDED |
| 12/17 | North Wilkesboro 125 | 1729 Ink |
| 12/18 | Charlotte 133 | SPONSOR NEEDED |
| 1/8 | Iowa 99 | Spicy Ginger |
| 1/15 | Bristol 125 | Adam |
| 1/22 | Talladega 65 | SPONSOR NEEDED |
| 1/28 | Thompson 100 | Casagrande Builders |
| 1/29 | Daytona RC 35 | ZFR |
| 2/5 | New Smyrna 125 | SPONSOR NEEDED |
| 2/19 | IRP 150 | Adam |
| 2/26 | Kansas 75 | SPONSOR NEEDED |
| 3/5 | Dover 99+1 (Championship) | Spicy Ginger |
NEP INDYCAR (Wednesdays, monthly highlight)
| Date | Track/Laps | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24 | Michigan 75 | SPONSOR NEEDED |
| 10/8 | Road America 25 | Spicy Ginger |
| 11/19 | Nashville 90 | SPONSOR NEEDED |
| 12/3 | Belle Isle 49 | SPONSOR NEEDED |
| 1/7 | Iowa 100 | SPONSOR NEEDED |
| 2/18 | Indy 100 | SPONSOR NEEDED |
ADMIN CHATTER & FOR THE BRAND
Cory Casagrande (NEP):
“Spicy Ginger brings the party and the passion. Paul is here for more than just hype—he’s lifting the series for fans, sponsors, and racers.”
Zane Ferrell (NEP):
“If Paul’s on the call, you know it’s going to be loud, fun, and unforgettable. He’s got the racing bug and the personality to match.”
Ask Paul Strickland Jr. about the season and all he’ll shout is:
“FOR THE BRAAAAAND!!” (and then crush a beer can, every time).
Catch the action:
- Live: VidaneTV YouTube
- Info: NEP Series on Facebook
Interested in sponsorship? Several races are still open. Reach out to NEP or Spicy Ginger today!
