UniFirst Returns to No. 9 Chevy for Charlotte NASCAR Playoff Race
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Wilmington, Mass. – – October 06, 2026 -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) will sponsor the No. 9 Chevrolet driven by 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 11, marking the fourth of five primary sponsorship races for the company in the 2026 season.
Charlotte race returns to traditional 1.5-mile oval format
The Hendrick Motorsports entry will race at 3 p.m. ET, broadcast live on USA Network, as the Cup Series returns to Charlotte's traditional oval layout. The No. 9 car will carry UniFirst's signature green livery and U-Mark branding.
Elliott points to Richmond momentum ahead of Charlotte
Elliott said the team produced a solid run at Richmond Raceway in its last UniFirst-branded appearance and aims to carry that form into the oval race.