Big Machine Racing Names Kligerman as Full-Time Driver in 2023
Martinsville, V.A. (October 29, 2022) – Big Machine Racing team owner, Scott Borchetta, announced this morning that Parker Kligerman will take over as the new full-time driver beginning in 2023 for Big Machine Racing. This announcement comes after a year where the No. 48 Big Machine Vodka SPIKED Coolers Chevrolet has played host to a star-studded line up. Kligerman made one start for the team in 2022, competing in the Sparks 300, at Talladega Superspeedway. Kligerman started 9th and ended the day with a 6th place finish.
Scott Borchetta said, “Parker Kligerman is coming to Big Machine Racing at the perfect time. As our team continues to grow and put up real results, Parker has the experience and talent to take us next level. He has also become a staple in the NASCAR world with fans and industry alike and he will be a great ambassador for Big Machine Vodka SPIKED Coolers and our other brands. Excited for 2023!” The much-anticipated announcement comes just before the end of the 2022 season with Borchetta unveiling one of the team’s Big Machine Vodka SPIKED Coolers Chevrolets, featuring Kligerman’s name.
"From getting the call in Mid-Ohio to our first run together at Talladega Big Machine Racing has felt like somewhere I want to be," says Kligerman. "I'm thrilled to be joining the championship-caliber team Scott Borchetta has put together and I can’t wait to continue the building process with the folks at Big Machine Vodka SPIKED Coolers. Let's have some fun and get a lot of checkered flags!”
About Parker Kligerman:
Parker Kligerman currently drives Henderson Motorsports’ No. 75 truck part-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series most recently with a win at Mid-Ohio and top-ten finishes at Talladega and Miami. Kligerman has raced in all three of NASCAR’s premier series since the start of his career in 2013 and has amassed 3 wins, 26 top 5 finishes, and 72 top 10 finishes across all three series. Kligerman has served as an analyst and pit reporter for NASCAR on NBC since 2015 and stands as one of the youngest correspondents to ever serve as a pit reporter for a NASCAR Cup race. Kligerman has produced and developed multiple original programs for NBC Sports such as Proving Grounds and In The Wall.
About Big Machine Racing:
Big Machine Racing is owned by music mogul Scott Borchetta, the multi award-winning record executive, President/CEO and Founder of Nashville based Big Machine Label Group and Big Machine Distilleries. Since its beginning in 2021, Big Machine Racing has proven its ability with an impressive four Top 5 finishes, 8 Top 10 finishes and the team’s first win at the Texas Motor Speedway earlier this season with driver Tyler Reddick. The Welcome, NC based team is overseen by longtime NASCAR Crew Chief Patrick Donahue and looks to finish the 2022 season strong with the current ARCA Menards Series Champion, Nick Sanchez.
