San Diego, CA – Beal Racing, a 300mph NHRA nitro funny car team, is pleased to announce that longtime NHRA sportsman drag racer Zach Meziere will be joining the team as marketing coordinator for the 2016 season. Meziere will handle the day-to-day marketing activities of the team and provide support with sponsorship relations and brand development. In addition, he will be responsible for keeping fans engaged with the team through the use of social media channels.
“Zach is the perfect fit to handle the marketing for Beal Racing,” stated Brandon Welch. “He is a lifelong drag racer with deep roots in the racing community just like me. I believe that his marketing knowledge and drag racing background provides him with a unique skill set that aligns well with our mission: to connect with fans, deliver value to our sponsors, and win races.”
Meziere is set to graduate from California State University of San Marcos this spring with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He has worked in the motorsports industry for several years and recently had a stint working for a morning show at ESPN Radio. He currently drives a dragster in the NHRA Super Comp category and was a former division champion in NHRA’s Super Pro category.
“I am really looking forward to working with Brandon and the entire Beal Racing team,” said Meziere. “I feel that they have a great program going and a distinct vision of where they are headed. I am excited at the opportunity to assist the team and be a part of a great organization.”
Zach Meziere will join the team immediately as they prepare for their 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Series debut.
ABOUT BEAL RACING
San Diego-based Beal Racing campaigns a 300+ mph nitro funny car on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The team is owned by Chuck Beal and driven by 2016 rookie and Chuck’s grandson, Brandon Welch. After 45 years in drag racing, veteran driver Beal handed over the reins of the family race car to grandson, Brandon in 2015. Beal Racing is sure to be a focus of media and fan attention with a new driver continuing a storied family racing legacy. To connect with Beal Racing visit www.bealracing.com. Tune in to NHRA Mello Yello Series competition on Fox and Fox Sports 1 to watch the team in action.
Additional information may be found on the Beal Racing social media pages:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bealracing
Twitter: @bealracingteam, @welchforthewin
Instagram: @bealracing, @welchforthewin