Mission Foods Backs Escalante and Team Hammer for DAYTONA 200
Richie Escalante and Team Hammer have secured title sponsorship from Mission Foods for the 84th DAYTONA 200. Escalante's #54 Mission M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 will feature Mission Foods branding, with the partnership extending to multiple rounds of the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship season on his GSX-R1000R Superbike. Mission Foods, a prominent food manufacturer, is a long-standing supporter of motorsports, enhancing the profile of events like MotoAmerica.
Richie Escalante, a Superbike rider, and Team Hammer have announced a significant partnership with Mission Foods, who will serve as the title sponsor for Escalante's entry in the 84th DAYTONA 200. His #54 Mission M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 will prominently display Mission Foods' distinctive red livery for this prestigious event. This collaboration is set to continue beyond Daytona, with Escalante's #54 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike featuring full Mission Foods branding and livery for several rounds of the upcoming 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship season.
Mission Foods, globally recognized as a leading manufacturer of Mexican food products like tortillas and chips, has a strong history of supporting various forms of motorsports. Their involvement has consistently helped elevate the visibility of racing series, including MotoAmerica, and individual teams. This sponsorship not only provides crucial backing for Team Hammer and Escalante but also raises awareness for Mission Foods' extensive product range among racing enthusiasts. Escalante, noted as the first Mexican rider to achieve certain milestones in racing, will be a key figure to watch, starting from the middle of row two in the DAYTONA 200.