South Carolina-headquartered Guy Roofing has signed up as a sponsor of the Phoenix Racing team for Februarys Daytona 500.The roofing contractor, a family-owned firm, will also sponsor the team's entry in the Nascar Nationwide Series opener the day before the Sprint Cup curtain-raiser on Saturday 23rd February."Nascar started as a small organisation, and has grown into a long established national sport, said Jeff Guy, vice president of Guy Roofing.With Nascar series tracks in virtually all of the market areas where Guy Roofing provides our services, it made perfect sense for us to partner with Phoenix Racing."

Phoenix Racing owner James Finch added: Phoenix Racing is thrilled to have Guy Roofing partner with us for the races in Daytona."Theres not a better way for them to enter the Nascar arena than to be part of those events. Were excited for Nascar fans to learn about their company and find out about the tremendous services that they offer.Phoenix Racing plans to run a full season of Sprint Cup races and a selected Nationwide Series programme. Regan Smith will drive its entry in the Daytona 500.