WILMINGTON, Mass., March 24, 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, is gearing up for the second race of its 2026 primary NASCAR Cup Series sponsorship schedule with Hendrick Motorsports. The No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet, driven by Chase Elliott, will compete at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, March 29, at 3:30 p.m. ET, with the race being televised on FS1.
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