Tag: NASCAR
In brief: Pye-Barker acquisition, DSI recognition, NASCAR partnership
September 9, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Suppression Systems, adding to its recent expansion in the region and enhancing its integrated fire protection services.
Suppression Systems, established in 1976, has offices in Tacoma, Wash., and Portland, Ore. Its team distributes, designs, engineers and installs fire alarm, detection and suppression systems for customers throughout the Pacific Northwest.
"There is no better way to build on our 50-year history of protecting...
NFPA partners with NASCAR's Joey Gase
September 4, 2026SSN Staff
DAYTONA, Fla. – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has sponsored NASCAR driver Joey Gase to spotlight “Safety Doesn’t Happen By Chance,” its public awareness campaign about the vital role that safety codes and standards play in keeping people safe. Gase was behind the wheel during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Aug. 29, 2026, in Daytona, Fla., racing the No. 44 car. “This race gives us an incredible opportunity to reach fans with a message that extends...
Pye-Barker celebrates 80-year milestone
May 27, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is marking its 80th anniversary in 2026, highlighting eight decades of growth from a regional fire protection supplier into one of the largest fully integrated fire, life safety and security services providers in the United States.
Founded in 1946 in Atlanta by two Georgia Institute of Technology graduates, the company now operates more than 250 locations across 47 states with more than 9,000 employees.
Pye-Barker plans to commemorate the milestone during...
NFPA, Joey Gase team up again for new NASCAR season
January 29, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass. — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is getting back in the driver’s seat to continue its collaboration with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen during select NASCAR race events in 2026, using the sport’s national platform to increase public awareness about the importance of fire safety and the vital role codes and standards play in protecting people and property.
As part of its expanded NASCAR involvement, NFPA will also serve as the entitlement...
NFPA, Martinsville Speedway join forces for race
January 16, 2026SSN Staff
RIDGEWAY, Va. — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been named entitlement partner for the upcoming NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts race as part of the spring race weekend at Martinsville Speedway.
The NFPA 250 will take place on Saturday, March 28, as part of the tripleheader race weekend at the famed short track.
“Collaborating with an organization like NFPA is more than just any partnership, it’s a shared commitment to the importance of safety in our community...
Gary Gardner named recipient of the NCS4 Cornerstone Award
May 22, 2025SSN Staff
HATTIESBURG, Miss.—The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has announced that Gary Gardner will be recognized as the third-ever Cornerstone Award recipient at the 2025 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition.
Gardner will be recognized at the 2025 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition during the awards luncheon at the conference, taking place June 30-July 2 at the JW Marriott...
Pye-Barker uses NASCAR event to unveil new branding
June 27, 2023SSN Staff
ATLANTA—After 77 years of operation, Pye-Barker has made a few changes and the company decided this month to update its look to reflect those changes.
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety revealed its new look during the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Nashville Speedway on June 24. Pye-Barker sponsored the No. 20 car driven by John Hunter Nemechek. The company said in a release that its recent rapid growth facilitated a need for a redesign in order to better align with the full-service company that...
Monitronics partners with NASCAR Team
July 16, 2015SSN Staff
CONCORD, N.C.—Monitronics and the Leavine Family Racing shop, a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race team, have partnered to get the shop up and running again after an early May fire damaged the facility.
Monitronics will outfit the refurbished site with a security and fire monitoring system, including cameras throughout, video recording, fire and heat detection and 24-hour monitoring.
Monitronics will be featured as an associate on the team's No. 95 Ford Fusion at Chicago, Charlotte and...