CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Preparatory School received a thrilling opportunity to be represented on the national stage this weekend, thanks to the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Scott Gillis of Eufaula, Alabama. The Gillis family, whose son James is a sophomore at the school, arranged for the St. Bernard Prep name to be proudly displayed on the rear driver’s side of the No. 7 race car driven by Eric Caudell in the General Tire 200.
The race, part of the ARCA Menards Series, will take place at the iconic Talladega Superspeedway and will be broadcast live this Saturday at 11:30 a.m. on Fox Sports 1 (FS1).
Caudell, a veteran of the ARCA Menards Series from Piedmont, Oklahoma, competes part-time with a self-owned, self-funded team. Now in his 11th season, Caudell brings experience and determination to the track — and this weekend, he’ll also be bringing a piece of St. Bernard with him.
The partnership between the Gillis family and Caudell’s team was born from a shared passion for motorsports and a deep appreciation for the mission of St. Bernard Preparatory School. By placing the school’s name on Caudell’s car, the Gillis family has not only shown their support but also created a memorable moment for the entire St. Bernard community.
“This opportunity gives St. Bernard Prep national exposure during one of the ARCA Series’ most thrilling events,” said Headmaster Phuong Nguyen. “We are truly grateful to the Gillis family for their kindness, generosity and school spirit.”
As the race cars line up and engines roar to life on Saturday, fans can look for the familiar name of St. Bernard Prep riding with pride on the rear driver’s side of No. 7 — a powerful symbol of tradition, faith and educational excellence going full speed ahead.
Go Saints — and go No. 7!
