Originally posted 4-12-2017 JGL Racing is proud to announce that Dylan Lupton has joined their popular "Young Guns" program by signing a multi-race deal to pilot the No. 24 Toyota in NASCAR XFINITY Series competition. Lupton will first climb behind the wheel of the No. 24 Toyota in the April 29th event at Richmond International Raceway.

"I am very grateful for this opportunity and excited to start this venture with JGL Racing," said Lupton. "I feel strongly that this is the right home for me and gives me the best chance to succeed. I cannot wait for Richmond and look forward to growing this program with the No. 24 team."

Lupton has 10 career NASCAR XFINITY Series starts to his credit to go along with four starts in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. He has a career best XFINITY Series finish of ninth which came at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during the 2015 season.

"We are excited to add Dylan to our Young Guns program and he is someone that we have watched for the last few years and felt he was a perfect fit", added JGL Racing team owner James Whitener. "His schedule will have a good mix of races which will allow him to showcase his talents in the No. 24 Toyota."

Lupton will also pilot the No. 24 Toyota in events at Dover International Speedway (6/3), Pocono Raceway (6/10), Iowa Speedway (6/24), Watkins Glen International (8/5), Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (8/12) and Road America (8/27). JGL Racing and Lupton will continue their efforts to add additional races to this announced schedule.

Lupton joins previously announced Scott Lagasse, Jr., Corey LaJoie, Drew Herring and Jeb Burton as drivers of the No. 24 Toyota for the XFINITY Series season. Stay tuned for future sponsorship announcements in support of this program.

-- Integrity Sports Marketing --

UPDATE: On the heels of announcing NASCAR Next alumnus Dylan Lupton joining JGL Racing and their popular "Young Guns" program for a minimum of seven NASCAR XFINITY Series races this season, a brand-new marketing partner will back their efforts beginning with the April 29th event at Richmond International Raceway.

As announced live by Lupton on SiriusXM Speedway with host Dave Moody on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Nut Up Industries will sponsor the No. 24 Toyota Camry starting with the ToyotaCare 250 at RIR in two weeks.

Nut Up Industries will sponsor Dylan Lupton in a limited number of XFINITY Series races. JGL Racing / Integrity Sports Marketing "I'm excited to represent Nut Up Industries in their first foray into NASCAR XFINITY Series racing at JGL Racing," said Lupton, a native of Wilton, Calif. "They have great products which are growing and expanding every day and they are eager to enter the world of NASCAR and put their almonds in front of a new, captivating and loyal audience."

Nut Up Industries is a small, family owned almond company located in the heart of California. They have recently launched a variety of healthy alternative snacks. They offer roasted "CHOPPED" flavored almonds and almond butter.

These two products are available in a variety of different flavors. Nut Up Industries "CHOPPED" products are different from any other snack for a variety of reasons. They offer 10 different delicious flavors, they are easy to eat and are great for people who are always on the go and need lots of fuel for every adventure life brings. You can take them everywhere; to the gym, track, work, school, skiing, fishing, hunting, etc...

"Nut Up Industries is very excited to join Dylan Lupton and the JGL Racing family to help promote our line of healthy, on-the-go almond snacks," said Brad Klump, CEO Nut Up Industries. "Nut-Up Industries prides itself on being "Fuel for Every Adventure" and NASCAR fans fit that lifestyle perfectly. We're looking forward to this new partnership starting at Richmond."

Lupton, a two-time NASCAR K&N Pro Series West winner has 10 career NASCAR XFINITY Series starts to his credit to go along with four starts in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. He has a career best XFINITY Series finish of ninth which came at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during the 2015 season.

In addition to Richmond, Lupton, 23, will also pilot the No. 24 Nut Up Toyota in events at Dover International Speedway (6/3), Pocono Raceway (6/10), Iowa Speedway (6/24), Watkins Glen International (8/5), Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (8/12) and Road America (8/27). JGL Racing and Lupton will continue their efforts to add additional races to this announced schedule.

Starting Thursday, nutupindustries.com will start their new endeavor by offering a "Dylan Lupton Racing Track Pack" in conjunction with the XFINITY race at Richmond on April 29. The "Dylan Lupton Racing Track Pack" will include an assortment of 12 flavored almonds, a Dylan Lupton / Nut Up racing shirt and a jar of their 12 ounce almond butter.

-- Integrity Sports Marketing --