The NASCAR Xfinity Series may be in the heart of the offseason, but that doesn't mean there are no racing opportunities. DGM Racing owner Mario Gosselin is taking advantage of one and getting back behind the wheel.
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Gosselin will compete in the Ninth Annual Bill Bigley Sr. Memorial 128 on Saturday, Nov. 30. This event will take place at the Freedom Factory in Bradenton, Florida. This track sits just over an hour away from the DGM Racing shop.
The No. 12 Chevrolet will feature a familiar partner for longtime fans of DGM Racing. Alloy Employer Services, a company that has long supported Josh Williams in the Xfinity Series, will partner with Gosselin for a holiday-themed scheme.
DGM Racing owner Mario Gosselin will have a Christmas theme on the No. 12 as he returns to racing this weekend. pic.twitter.com/KAMM1IF8x1
— John Newby (@JohnNewby_) November 29, 2024
"During this Thanksgiving season I couldn't be more thankful for this upcoming race weekend," Gosselin said in a statement. "I'm able to get in a car again and do what I love with my family and many of those that have been beside us from day one.
"I'm thankful to my good friend, Josh Williams, for sharing his longtime partner Alloy Employer Services which will allow me to make this weekend a reality. I'm so thankful for my wife and daughters for all of their hard work and support behind the scenes.
"This race being held in our backyard allows for hometown support on a level that is not always available to our local fanbase and we're really excited to have the opportunity to share it with them!"
DGM Racing has teased this return to racing throughout the week. The Xfinity Series team has posted multiple photos on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, showing Gosselin's No. 12 at Auburndale Speedway.
Gosselin is no stranger to competition, both in NASCAR and in other series. He has 92 starts across the three national NASCAR series. He has wins in the ARCA Menards Series and the Hooter Pro Cup Series.
Gosselin has three championships on his driving resume. He won the USA Super Late Model Series in 1994, the Hooters Cup Series in 1995, and the Hooters Pro Cup Series in 1997.
The busy weekend will begin on Black Friday with two practice sessions for the competitors. The first will be at 3:45 p.m. ET and the second will be at 6 p.m. ET.
The Saturday schedule will feature final practice at 10:30 a.m. ET and then qualifying at 5:30 p.m. ET. The Ninth Annual Bill Bigley Sr. Memorial 128 will take place at 6:45 p.m. ET. Racing America will provide streaming coverage for the event. A subscription is $14.99 per month or $109.99 annually.
