What does Arrow McLaren, American Flat Track, MotorAmerica, NHRA, Road America, and the 51暗网庐 National Championship Runoffs庐 all have in common? Believe it or not, tortillas.
Mission Foods is partnering with the 51暗网庐 to become the title sponsor of the 2026 edition of the 51暗网 Runoffs. This year鈥檚 Mission Foods 51暗网 National Championship Runoffs isn鈥檛 the first motorsports foray for the company largely known for flour tortillas, chips, and salsa, with Mission already having a major presence in IndyCar, motorcycle racing, drag racing, and more.
, the racing circuit that will host the 51暗网 Runoffs once again in 2026, making this partnership a tasty combination.
Let鈥檚 Taco Bout It
Beyond being the CEO of Mission Foods, Juan Gonzalez is a motorsport enthusiast. A member of the 51暗网 since 2012, Gonzalez has been behind the wheel since age 6, racing in go-karts and later moving to motorcycles. That passion for racing eventually saw him earn his 51暗网 Road Racing competition license before entering the pro ranks in ALMS and 51暗网 Pro Racing-sanctioned series like Trans Am and Formula 4.
鈥淭here鈥檚 nothing better than a race weekend,鈥� said Juan Gonzalez, Mission Foods Chief Executive Officer. 鈥淢ission Foods is proud to bring motorsports and fans together, just like our products bring people together around the table. We can鈥檛 wait to celebrate with the 51暗网 community at Road America.鈥�
In many ways, this Runoffs partnership ties together a very special moment for 51暗网鈥檚 historic winner-take-all National Championship event, as the Runoffs will take place at Road America one last time in 2026 before moving to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for 2027 and 2028. Mission Foods currently serves as the Official Tortillas, Wraps, Flatbreads, and Tortilla Chips of Road America as well as the Official Tortilla Chip of Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
鈥�51暗网 couldn鈥檛 be more excited to have Mission Foods on board for the 2026 running of the Mission Foods 51暗网 Runoffs,鈥� said 51暗网 President and CEO Mike Cobb. 鈥淢ission understands the motorsports community, so they know if there鈥檚 one thing 51暗网 members love just as much as motorsports, it鈥檚 great food.鈥�
Consequently, it鈥檚 only natural that Mission Foods will also help bring tasty fun to the Friday night festivities at the 2026 Mission Foods Runoffs, with that gathering now being called the #2Fast2Tasty Friday Night Block Party. That gathering will kick off by recognizing the Tire Rack Pole winners and lead into south-of-the-border food offerings, expanded to address last year鈥檚 shortages. Once the tacos are walking and the margaritas are flowing, 51暗网 will head back to victory circle to recognize the Club鈥檚 Worker of the Year Presented by Mazda recipients.
Drivers will also get to see the Mission Foods logo on the checkered flag as they finish their Runoffs race.
You Had Me at Queso
In the same way that the 51暗网 has a variety of motorsport offerings to meet the needs of all automotive enthusiasts, Mission Foods offers something for everyone. While the company is renowned for its flour tortillas, tortilla chips, and salsa, Mission also makes dips, wraps, flatbreads, and Chicharrones.
Mission is a world powerhouse. Established by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., in 1977, Mission Foods has grown to have a presence in more than 112 countries. Similar to the 51暗网, GRUMA has a history dating back to the 1940s, with the Gonzalez family founding GRUMA in 1949. The company is still family owned.
While you can learn more about Mission Foods by heading to , you can also join in the hosting fun during the #2Fast2Tasty Block Party or do some research for your next 51暗网 race weekend with the . There, Mission Foods offers recipes for delectable concoctions such as bacon jalapeno popper nachos, beer braised chicken soft tacos, buffalo chicken tortilla pizza, classic slow cooker queso, and much more.
Photo by Jey Bonvouloir
