Stenhouse, Roush boosted by long-term Fastenal deal

The team announced a multi-year deal with the Winona, Minn.-based distributor on Wednesday. 

Stenhouse, 28, is in his fourth full Sprint Cup season in the No. 17 Ford. He’s posted one pole four top fives and 13 top 10s in 124 starts.

His fourth top-five finish came at Auto Club Speedway this season.

“We are really excited to announce that Fastenal will remain the anchor partner of the No. 17 team for years to come,” Stenhouse Jr. said “Fastenal is a first-class organization with values that align completely with myself and this race team.

“We’ve seen a lot of improvement across the board this year. We are very happy that Fastenal will continue to be a part of the momentum at Roush Fenway. There has been a lot of hard work and effort put into this team and our goal and expectation is to reward Fastenal with a trip to victory lane and the Chase in the near future.”

Stenhouse, who won the 2011 and 2012 Xfinity titles is currently 19th in the Cup standings. He was recruited by Roush Fenway Racing in 2008.

Fastenal, the largest fastener distributor in North America, has been a Roush partner since 2010. 

“We are truly looking forward to continuing our partnership with Roush Fenway Racing as the anchor sponsor of the No. 17,” said Fastenal President and CEO Dan Florness.  “Ricky has done an excellent job representing our brand – both on and off the track – and we are extremely proud of the relationship we have built with Ricky, Jack Roush and everyone at Roush Fenway Racing.

“Extending our partnership reflects our belief in Roush Fenway Racing. The NASCAR program has helped us grow our business and excite our employees, and we feel a strong connection with the NASCAR community and fan base.”