The Money Team Racing

The Money Team Racing, also known as TMT Racing, is an American professional stock car racing team that competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team is owned by former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., and they currently field the No. 50 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 part-time for Kaz Grala.

The Money Team Racing
Owner(s)Floyd Mayweather Jr.
William Auchmoody
Brent Johnson
BaseMooresville, North Carolina
SeriesNASCAR Cup Series
Race driversCup Series:
50. Kaz Grala (part-time)
SponsorsCup Series:
50. Pit Viper Sunglasses
ManufacturerChevrolet
Opened2022
Career
DebutCup Series:
2022 Daytona 500 (Daytona)
Races competedTotal: 2
Cup Series: 2
Drivers' ChampionshipsTotal: 0
Cup Series:
Race victoriesTotal: 0
Cup Series:
Pole positionsTotal: 0
Cup Series:

History

On October 25, 2019, motorsport journalist Adam Stern posted on Twitter that a new NASCAR team owned by professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. would possibly compete in the final race of the 2019 season at Homestead–Miami Speedway, and would eventually run full-time in 2020. The team would end up not running any races from 2019 and 2020.[1] In 2020, Jeffrey Earnhardt attempted to race in the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series for the team, but failed to qualify for the race.[2] In December 2020, the team was in talks with Spire Motorsports, to form a partnership for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series, and to run a full-time car in 2022. The deal ended up falling through.[3] Former StarCom Racing owners William Woelehmann, Matthew and Michael Kohler were announced as investors in the team.[4]

Cup Series

Car No. 50 history

In late 2019, it was rumored that Mayweather would start a new Cup Series team with his brand The Money Team and would compete at the 2019 Ford EcoBoost 400, along with running full-time in 2020. The team ended up not running any of the races from 2019 to 2020.

In January 2022, it was rumored that the team would be making their Cup Series debut at the 2022 Daytona 500, with Kaz Grala as the driver without a charter so they will have to race or time their way in.[5] On February 1, it was officially announced that the team will attempt to make their debut at Daytona, and will field the No. 50 car for Grala with sponsorship from Pit Viper Sunglasses and Momento NFT.[6] The team officially made their first start after Grala raced his way in through the duels.[7] On lap 40 of the race, Grala lost his right rear wheel and tire, but he finished the race in 26th place.[8] Due to the wheel loss, crew chief Tony Eury Jr. was suspended for four races.[9]

Car No. 50 results
The Money Team Racing No. 50
Year Driver No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Owners Pts
2022 Kaz Grala 50 Chevy DAY
26		 CAL LVS PHO ATL COA
25		 RCH MAR BRI TAL DOV DAR KAN CLT GTW SON NSH ROA ATL NHA POC IND MCH RCH GLN DAY DAR KAN BRI TEX TAL CLT LVS HOM MAR PHO -* -*

References
  1. "(Twitter post)". Twitter. Adam Stern. October 25, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2022. @FloydMayweather and his @TheMoneyTeam brand appear to be involved with a new @NASCAR team that is trying to start up, @TMTRacing50's website is http://TheMoneyTeamRacing.com, which was first revealed by a user on the @NASCARonRedditpage this morning.
  2. "Jeffrey Earnhardt interested in The Money Team Racing ride?". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. March 23, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  3. Boarman, John (December 23, 2020). "The Money Team Racing Talking With Spire About Partnership?". TireBall.com. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  4. Pockrass, Bob (February 1, 2022). "Floyd Mayweather joining NASCAR with The Money Team Racing". Fox Sports. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  5. Walters, Shane (January 20, 2022). "The Money Team to make Daytona 500 debut?". RacingNews.co. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  6. Albert, Zack (February 1, 2022). "Floyd Mayweather Jr. launches The Money Team Racing; Kaz Grala to make Daytona 500 bid". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC.
  7. Albert, Zack (February 18, 2022). "Kaz Grala, Greg Biffle snap up Daytona 500 berths in Duel qualifiers". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC.
  8. Christie, Toby (February 20, 2022). "Kaz Grala Was 'Terrified' When Wheel Fell Off His Car in Daytona 500". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  9. "Daytona Post-Race Penalties Announced; No Penalties to Penske or RFK". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
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