Bold claim: Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers is redefining the future of fueling and travel by pairing cutting-edge stations with an iconic brand, all while staging a high-octane return to the Snowball Derby.
But here’s where it gets controversial: is expanding a national network of next-generation travel centers truly compatible with the long traditions of a marquee short-track race, or does the spotlight risk overshadowing racing heritage? The answer hinges on how the collaboration is executed and perceived by fans who cherish legacy and innovation in equal measure.
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Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers is making a comeback to the historic Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway, partnering with driver Kole Raz to compete in the country’s most iconic Super Late Model event. The team will display its branding partnership with Phillips 66 through the 76® brand, including a 76® Renewable Diesel-labeled car.
Kole Raz will champion both brands on one of short-track racing’s most competitive stages, reinforcing the ongoing relationship with Phillips 66 and building on the collaboration established at last year’s Snowball Derby.
“We chose the Snowball Derby as the ideal platform to highlight our Phillips 66 collaboration,” stated Brian Profitt, Cyclum’s CEO. “We’re excited to demonstrate how innovation and performance can go hand in hand.”
In October 2025, Cyclum opened its first operational site in Dunnigan, California, alongside the 76® brand. This milestone marks the launch of the company’s flagship location and provides a scalable blueprint for nationwide expansion, guiding Cyclum’s broader rollout of next-generation travel centers across key U.S. logistics corridors.
With a history spanning more than five decades, the Snowball Derby remains a premier proving ground for rising racing talents, having launched the careers of drivers like Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott. The 2025 race is anticipated to deliver intense competition among top drivers vying for one of short-track racing’s most prestigious victories, with Kole Raz piloting the Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers/76® Renewable Diesel entry.
Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers is actively building a nationwide network of up to 400 next-generation travel center locations designed to meet the evolving needs of commercial fleets and everyday travelers. The platform combines renewable diesel, ethanol-based gasoline, CNG, EV fast charging, and hydrogen to create a future-ready, multi-energy fueling ecosystem across the United States.
Cyclum and Phillips 66’s 76® brand invite fans to Five Flags Speedway to experience energy, innovation, and racing enthusiasm at the 2025 Snowball Derby.
The Snowball Derby race will be streamed live on the FloRacing app on Sunday, December 7, at noon Eastern, weather permitting.
For more information, visit https://cyclum.com or contact Kristina Tickle.
About Cyclum Renewables, LLC dba Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers
Cyclum Renewables LLC, operating as Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers, is a forward-looking infrastructure company aiming to build a national network of 400 next-generation travel centers. Grounded in the Traditional, Transitional, and Renewable (TTR) energy model, each site will offer a blend of traditional fueling, high-capacity EV charging, renewable diesel, hydrogen, and other emerging energy solutions. Cyclum is committed to advancing clean energy, cutting carbon emissions, and delivering modern, environmentally conscious travel infrastructure for both commercial fleets and everyday travelers.
For more information, visit www.cyclum.com or follow on LinkedIn at @cyclumnextgen.
About Phillips 66
Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) is a leading integrated downstream energy provider that manufactures, transports, and markets products fueling the global economy. Its portfolio includes Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, Marketing and Specialties, and Renewable Fuels. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Phillips 66 employs people worldwide who are dedicated to safely and reliably providing energy while pursuing a lower-carbon future. For more information, visit phillips66.com or follow @Phillips66Co on LinkedIn.
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