Dallas Automotive Mastermind Richard Rawlings To Co-Chair New Energy Drink Company

DALLAS, May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Gas Monkey Energy, the newest addition to the ever-growing Gas Monkey brand, recently held its first Executive Board of Directors Meeting to confirm leadership team roles.

Effective May 13, 2016, Richard Rawlings, owner of Gas Monkey Garage and star of Discovery's Fast N' Loud, will co-chair the company with Jaime Nunez Jordan, who will act as CEO. Additional board members include Donald Yount Jr., Kenny Laughlin, Rand Underwood and Tommy Strader, and Albert L. "Buddy" Rice will serve as secretary.

"I've known Richard Rawlings for years, and I couldn't be more enthused to lead Gas Monkey Energy to success right along with him," said Nunez, the company's CEO. "As a team, we hope to grow our motorsports involvement and get Gas Monkey Energy in the hands of adrenaline junkies around the world."

Gas Monkey Energy already has an active motorsports program, with sponsored racecars in the Indianapolis 500, the NHRA and IMSA, and the Board of Directors have plans to expand the motorsports program in 2017.

Gas Monkey Energy is currently available at Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas, and various Ricker's convenience stores throughout Indianapolis.  The leadership team also discussed ways to increase distribution of the new Gas Monkey Energy drink across the country. The beverage is also available online at shop.gasmonkeyenergy.com

About Gas Monkey Energy

Gas Monkey Energy is a high-octane energy drink for true adrenaline junkies. It's fuel for those of you whose passions get you scraped, bruised, burnt or worse, yet it's what you love to do. Soon to be on shelves nationwide, Gas Monkey Energy is available in regular or light and can be purchased by the case online www.gasmonkeyenergy.com

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