STAUNTON, Va. – Federated Auto Parts has announced it will sponsor Jay Robinson Racing in 2010.

The deal was announced yesterday by J.R. Bishop, director of racing and event marketing for Federated Auto Parts. “We are honored to be associated with Jay Robinson Racing for the 2010 season,” said Bishop. “Jay Robinson is one of the most respected owners in the Nationwide series and our relationship with their driver Kenny Wallace has already paid big dividends. Kenny has become a great spokesperson for Federated Auto Parts and we look forward to a great race season with Jay Robinson Racing.”

As part of its sponsorship agreement, Federated will be the primary sponsor of Wallace and the Jay Robinson Racing Chevrolet in eight NASCAR Nationwide Series races in 2010 including the Federated 300 on June 5 in Nashville. Federated will also be an associate sponsor of the Jay Robinson Racing Chevrolet in all of its other Nationwide races this year and will serve as the “Official Auto Parts Supplier” of the Jay Robinson Racing team.