Pro Stock driver Buddy Perkinson will be back behind the wheel at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte April 19^th – 21^st. Hoven Vision will be sponsoring the 21 year-old driver and his 2010 Jerry Haas built Ford Mustang for multiple races during the 2013 NHRA Mello-Yello Season.

 “I’m excited to be racing again,” said Perkinson. “I really appreciate everything Hoven Vision is doing for us. I really want to put on a good show for them in Charlotte.”

 Hoven Vision is a new sponsor to NHRA. Hoven is one of the top brands of sunglasses. The glasses are popular with surfers, skateboarders, snowboarders and now the company is expanding its brand to NHRA Drag Racing. You can go to HovenVision.com to see all their products and upcoming events.

  Hoven Vision is proud to sponsor Buddy Perkinson Racing,” says Hoven investor and friend of Perkinson, Brent Koch. “Hoven Vision Eyewear has always, and will continue to support, the great young athlete that has the vision and integrity to always reach and push for that upper edge in all they do. That is our friend Buddy.”

 Buddy Perkinson started his racing career in the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League and went on to drive Comp eliminator in 2010, where he made two semifinal appearances. In 2011 he made the move to Pro-Stock driving for Cunningham Motorsports. He also raced for Larry Morgan and worked with legendary Pro Stock driver Bob Glidden to fine tune his skills. In 2012 he filled in for Mark Martino at the last minute for the 2012 Midwest Nationals and qualified in the #5 spot.

 “It’s been 10 months since I’ve competed and I’m itching to get back behind the wheel,” said Perkinson. “It’s been hard work putting the car back together and updating it since we haven’t run it for a year. We’ve been in the shop 60 to 70 hours a week to get it ready for the Charlotte race.”