ROCKVILLE, Md. -- EyeBlack, the company that started a sports revolution by combining logos, phrases and bible verses with EyeBlack, today announced they have partnered with up and coming racecar driver, Bobby Runyan Jr. The sponsorship will expand EyeBlack’s presence in the professional motorsports industry.

EyeBlack is providing Bobby Runyan Jr. with customized products which will reduce glare from the sun, assisting visibility and increasing safety for drivers that are competing at high speeds. In addition to improving safety, the custom EyeBlack will give Runyan a distinct style within his racing circuit throughout the United States. EyeBlack will produce several variations of the product using Runyan’s likeness and brand.

“I’ve always been a fan of EyeBlack for its glare-reducing abilities and customizable options,” said Bobby Runyan Jr. “I am very excited to partner with them as I continue to grow in my career and hope to show other drivers how beneficial EyeBlack is on the track and how cool and fun a product like this can be for the fans.”

Bobby Runyan Jr. got his start at the age of 13 racing go karts. Within his first year, Runyan won two National Championships. Runyan competed in go karts across the country and by the end of his second year, was chosen to participate in Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle, a NASCAR driver development team. In 2009, Runyan first competed in Formula Ford’s, eventually being named Rookie of the Year and earning his first championship in that first year.

Since then, Runyan has been successfully competing and racing bigger automobiles. 2012 brings much excitement for the up and coming driving sensation, he has signed with Richard Childress’ Driver Development Team of Golden Gate Racing out of San Francisco. Runyan will be running Late Model’s with Steve Portenga as his Crew Chief, and testing in a K&N West car multiple times this season.

“Auto racing is a sport where reducing glare and improving safety is just as important as style, and with EyeBlack, Bobby Runyan Jr. will get a great looking product that will help him on the track,” said Peter Beveridge, president and founder of EyeBlack. “Runyan and the auto racing industry fully embody our motto, ‘Play Tough. Play Smart.’ and we are proud to call Runyan a partner.”