NEWS: Hyak Motorsports Announces Sponsorship with Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort will serve as the Primary Sponsor for No. 47 Chevrolet at Inaugural San Diego Race

HARRISBURG, N.C. – May 13, 2026 – Hyak Motorsports is proud to announce San Diego’s first Native American-owned casino, Sycuan Casino Resort, as the primary sponsor of the No. 47 Chevrolet. Competing in the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will take the wheel for the team on Sunday, June 21.

This landmark event will take place on the streets surrounding Naval Base Coronado, bringing NASCAR to one of the most iconic military locations in the country during the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

“We’re proud to partner with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and participate in the inaugural NASCAR weekend in San Diego,” said Chairman Cody Martinez. “Together we’re bringing a Sycuan race car to the track, creating an exciting opportunity to connect with our team members, guests, racing fans and the San Diego community.”

This partnership brings together two brands ready to make an impact during one of the most anticipated events on the NASCAR calendar. With Stenhouse, the No. 47 Sycuan Casino Resort Chevrolet will debut a bold look as the team competes in the San Diego NASCAR Cup Series.

“We’re excited to welcome Sycuan Casino Resort to the Hyak Motorsports family for the inaugural San Diego race. Having a partner with such a strong connection to the San Diego community makes this weekend even more special, especially as the city celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States,” said Stenhouse. “Racing on Naval Base Coronado is going to be a unique experience for everyone, and I’m looking forward to representing Sycuan Casino Resort on and off the track in front of a great crowd.”

As the official partner of Stenhouse, Sycuan Casino Resort brings a strong presence rooted in its history and connection to the region. Located in El Cajon, Sycuan Casino Resort is owned by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and has grown from a humble bingo hall into a premier entertainment and hospitality destination. With their spirit of giving back, Sycuan continues to support the growth of the community.

This partnership was brokered with the support of Meridien Sports, a full-service sports marketing, entertainment, and brand agency based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

For more information about Sycuan Casino Resort, please visit www.sycuan.com or follow them on Instagram @Sycuan_CasinoResort, X @SycuanCasino or Facebook @SycuanCasinoResort.

For more information about Hyak Motorsports, please visit hyakmotorsports.com.

About Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
Members of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation have resided in and around the foothills of the Dehesa Valley for more than 12,000 years. Today they are a modern government providing public services to their members, employees and neighbors. The Sycuan Tribal Government operates one of the region’s premier Indian gaming and resort facilities, Sycuan Casino Resort. The Sycuan Tribe demonstrates its strong commitment to the San Diego region through the support of hundreds of civic and charitable organizations.

The Tribe also seeks to reinvest back into the San Diego community with a progressive business development and diversification effort. The tribe is a major investor in and owner of the 30th Major League Soccer (MLS) team that was awarded to the city of San Diego in 2023, becoming the first native American tribe to be part-owner of any men’s major league sports franchise. They purchased the former Singing Hills Country Club and the historic U.S. Grant Hotel; developed the Marina Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in National City; and constructed and operates the Sycuan Market and convenience store. Combined, these enterprises now employ nearly 3,500 San Diegans. For more information on Sycuan visit www.sycuantribe.com.

About Sycuan Casino Resort
Sycuan Casino Resort began as a humble Bingo Palace in 1983. Now more than 42 years later, it has become a community landmark and one of San Diego’s premier casino and resort destinations. Sycuan includes a 12-story luxury hotel tower with over 300 guest rooms and 57 suites. Guests can enjoy a wide range of onsite amenities including a variety of new restaurants from fast-casual to fine dining, meeting and event space, a full-service spa, fitness center and a state-of-the-art pool and gardens area with a lazy river and swim-up bar. Sycuan also boasts an expanded casino floor for a total of 2,400 slot machines and 54 table games in a variety of gaming options. Sycuan is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information visit www.sycuan.com or call 619.445.6002.

About Hyak Motorsports
Hyak Motorsports is a race-winning NASCAR team co-owned by Gordon Smith, Ernie Cope, Mark Hughes, and Brad Daugherty. The Harrisburg, North Carolina-based organization won the 2023 Daytona 500 with driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr and has accumulated two other wins in the NASCAR Cup Series. For more information, please visit the newly rebranded team at hyakmotorsports.com and on social at Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.