WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 27, 2026 /CNW/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products, and first aid and safety services, announced today that the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet, driven by Chase Elliott, will return to Martinsville Speedway for the penultimate race of The Chase on November 1, at 2 p.m. ET, broadcast live on NBC. This marks UniFirst's fifth and final primary sponsorship appearance of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
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