Kaz Grala will have sponsorship from Island Brands USA in multiple NASCAR Xfinity Series races in 2023, Sam Hunt Racing announced Jan. 18.
Island will first adorn the No. 26 in the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway.
A pair of Island brands, Island’s Coastal Lager and CRUSH, are part of the 2023 sponsorship.
In all, the brand will sponsor 16 races.
“This partnership with Island Brands is a match made in heaven for me,” Grala said in a team release. “They’re a cool, young brand with clean beverages that fit my lifestyle perfectly. I know our fanbase is going to absolutely love each one of their products, and I can’t wait to show Island the power of NASCAR sponsorship. Together, we’re going to help everyone find their Island this year, and CRUSH the competition. See you in Daytona.”
Grala joins the No. 26 full time after having run 10 Xfinity races in 2022, scoring one top 10.
Kevin Rutherford is the executive editor of Frontstretch, a position he gained in 2025 after being the managing editor since 2015, and serving on the editing staff since 2013.
At his day job, he's a journalist covering music and rock charts at Billboard. He lives in New York City, but his heart is in Ohio -- you know, like that Hawthorne Heights song.
Best of luck to Kaz Grala. The kid from up here in the Boston area!