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Derek Thorn enters CARS Tour West races with new sponsor

Derek Thorn is set to enter at least a handful of Pro Late Model races in the inaugural CARS Tour West season this year.

He will do so alongside a new partnership with El Bandido Yankee Tequila.

“We are thrilled to join forces with the exceptional talent of Derek Thorn as we expand our commitment to motorsports through the CARS Tour West Series,” said Eric Lanz, CFO at El Bandido Yankee Tequila. “Derek’s skill, determination, and sportsmanship perfectly align the spirit of El Bandido Yankee Tequila, and we are eager to support him as he takes on the challenges of the upcoming racing season.”

Thorn is a six-time SRL Southwest Tour Super Late Model champion and the 2022 Snowball Derby winner. The partnership begins on March 2 at Kern County Raceway.

 

Matt Weaver is the owner and founder of Short Track Scene. Weaver grew up in the sport, having raced himself before becoming a reporter in college at the University of South Alabama. He also has extensive experience covering NASCAR, IndyCar and Dirt Sprint Cars.

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