Armando Fitz

In 1999, he created a University of Tennessee car to celebrate the team's NCAA football championship and also spearheaded programs for the Coor's Light entry that included paint schemes featuring John Wayne and Brooks and Dunn.

Following the 2001 season, the Fitzes teamed with Pro Football Hall of Fame member and FOX broadcaster Terry Bradshaw to create FitzBradshaw Racing.

The partnership was strengthened as four sponsors signed on for the 2002 season, allowing FBR to field a car for the entire Busch Series schedule.

Following the 2004 season, Fitz announced that FBR was growing again with the addition of a third team sponsored by Cottman Transmissions, Jani King and Goulds Pumps.

With the growth, Fitz also strengthened his team's ties to its roots as he announced an alliance with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, which allowed for full technical and engineering support.