NFL’s Antonio Williams teams up with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, Joe Graf Jr. with SS Greenlight Racing. Their partnership is already on the right track for the 2021 season.
A mutual friend sparked a friendship between NFL player, Antonio Williams, the Buffalo Bills running back, and NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, Joe Graf Jr with SS Greenlight Racing. Since then, they went about their business forming a business partnership on debut this past weekend at Daytona International Speedway.
Graf brings home an 11th place finish from the Beef, It’s What’s for Dinner 300.
Through his connections and vision, Williams is expanding on Graf’s relationships in the sport. He’ll bring new interest to the No. 07 for SS Greenlight Racing. Overall, William’s focus is to give Graf an assist in reaching the pinnacle of the sport – the NASCAR Cup Series.
“I’m so excited to work with Antonio,” said Graf Jr., driver of the No. 07 Bucked Up Energy Chevrolet Camaro. “Not only is he a NASCAR fan, but he has quickly gone to work behind the scenes as an investor and partner in my racing platform and is eager to expand his responsibilities as the season gets underway.
“He has a lot of fresh and unique ideas, as well as a huge following and relationships he plans to bring to NASCAR. He’s someone who is determined to give nothing less than 150 percent in his role and make a difference both on and off the race track. We are going to have a lot of fun intertwining our two worlds.”
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Williams feels the timing around the hype of the 2021 NASCAR Season is perfect.
“NASCAR is going through a huge transition right now and it feels like the right opportunity for me to get involved and be a partner,” said Williams. “I am extremely happy and excited to be an investor with Joe Graf Jr. and his platforms.
“Getting to know him as a person, not only as an athlete but on a friendship level has been great and I couldn’t think of another up-and-coming driver with my same initiatives to partner with.”
Living in Durham, NC, 23-year-old Williams is a lifelong NASCAR fan. The partnership with Graf gives Williams a chance to rekindle his passion for the sport.
“Growing up as a kid, watching NASCAR and being a fan with my grandfather is something that I will always cherish and remember,” Williams added. “Now, being able to be involved on an investor level means so much to me. Joe and I share many things from an athlete standpoint and a personal level.
“From sharing the same sports psychologist to striving to be the best versions of ourselves in our particular field is what makes this relationship special. I look forward to working with Joe and being a part of his journey.
“The sky is the limit, and we have big things planned for the future.”
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Williams has a big play in bringing Z Grills, the wood pellet grill manufacturer to the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
“The entire team worked really hard on this deal,” sounded Williams. We are working really to bring more sponsors to the platform.”
The combination of Williams and Graf and what they accomplish together will play a part in expanding the sport of NASCAR to a much wider audience.