Mahindra extends partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing

HOUSTON — Mahindra Ag North America has extended its partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing as the anchor sponsor for NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe and the No. 14 team.

The multiyear agreement with the NASCAR team co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart and Gene Haas will continue to feature Mahindra Tractors, a brand of Mahindra Ag North America, on Briscoe’s No. 14 Ford Mustang for the majority of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule.

Briscoe’s rural lifestyle embodies the Mahindra customer. Originally from Mitchell, Indiana, Briscoe now lives on a 17-acre spread in rural North Carolina and uses two Mahindra Tractors to maintain his land — a 5145 4WD Shuttle and a 1626 HST.

“I don’t just talk about Mahindra Tractors, I use them — a lot,” Briscoe said. “They’re rugged and are always up to the task and they’re also user-friendly. I didn’t grow up in farming, so I had a little bit of a learning curve when it came to operating a tractor.

“But Mahindra Tractors are pretty intuitive. How you think it should work is the way it works, and if you have a question, the dealers are very knowledgeable and always available to help.”

“As owners of Mahindra Tractors, Tony and Chase appreciate the benefits our tractors deliver to the market and speak the same language as our dealers and customers. They are the perfect brand ambassadors for our tractors,” said Viren Popli, Mahindra Ag North America and Mahindra Automotive North America president and CEO.

“Our partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing has been instrumental in building awareness for the Mahindra brand in North America. We look forward to continuing our sponsorship into the 2024 season.”

Stewart, who drove the No. 14 in the NASCAR Cup Series from SHR’s inception in 2009 until retiring upon the conclusion of the 2016 season, is also a proud Mahindra Tractors owner.

His 5145 4WD Shuttle is constantly at work on the 430-acre ranch he owns in his hometown of Columbus, Indiana.

“One of my favorite things to do when I get home to Indiana is to just get outside and work the land,” Stewart said. “It’s a nice change of pace. Now, we still want to win in red on Sundays, but anytime I’m on a red Mahindra Tractor at home, I feel like I’m winning.”

The red-and-black No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang made its debut in the 2022 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum in Los Angeles and then won in just its fifth race as a primary sponsor when Briscoe drove to victory at Phoenix Raceway on March 13, 2022.

The win secured Mahindra Tractors’ place in the NASCAR Playoffs and earned Briscoe the honor of being the 200th Cup Series winner in NASCAR history.

Houston-based Mahindra Ag North America is part of Mahindra Group’s Automotive and Farm Sector, the No. 1 selling farm tractor company in the world, based on volumes across all company brands. Mahindra offers a range of tractor models from 20 to 75 horsepower, implements and the ROXOR heavy-duty UTV.

Mahindra farm equipment is engineered to be easy to operate by first-time tractor or side-by-side owners and heavy duty to tackle the tough jobs of rural living, farming and ranching.

Steel-framed Mahindra Tractors and side-by-sides are ideal for customers who demand performance, reliability and comfort.

Mahindra dealers are independent, family-owned businesses located throughout the United States and Canada.

“The authenticity Chase and Tony bring to this partnership is important to Mahindra,” Popli said. “With their hands-on experience with rural living and working on their properties, they can relate to our customers.”

“I’ve had the honor of representing Mahindra Tractors since they first came into NASCAR and I’m blessed to have this relationship continue,” Briscoe said. “Mahindra is a people-first company, and it starts with their dealer network and goes all the way up to their corporate offices in Houston. It’s a true partnership that extends beyond the racetrack.”

“Obviously, this is a partnership that runs deep,” Stewart said. “We’re proud to represent Mahindra Tractors and are grateful for the friendships we’ve made since first coming together two years ago.”

Several models of Mahindra Tractors are currently available with 0% financing for 84 months. There are nearly 500 Mahindra dealers throughout the continental United States and Canada.