HOUSTON - Marylandian -- Up-and-coming racer Ryder Wells and Seaboard Controls entered a long-term partnership, marking the company's first venture into motorsports as Ryder relocates from Texas to stock car racing's home turf in North Carolina.

Seaboard Controls' founder, Philip Muro, shared that the order of importance his company was built on and will always remain is God, family, and work. He is confident that this is the reason for Seaboard's success and longevity, and his son and other critical people at Seaboard have pledged to honor and follow that same principle.

The founder proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and his training and discipline from the Corps helped him create and build his company.

"Seaboard welcomes the opportunity to support Ryder in achieving his goals," Muro said. "His desire to succeed reminds us that if you believe, you can achieve. I note the same determination in him as I recall having back in 1981 when Seaboard was started.

"We are happy to have Ryder represent us and look forward to seeing our brand racing around the track on the side of his car. I think this is an opportunity for Seaboard to assist someone in reaching their goal, and we welcome the opportunity to do so."

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Ryder, who turned 17 on April 19, began racing go-karts at age nine after seeing a video on YouTube. Since then, he's won in micro sprints, pro trucks and will now represent Seaboard Controls in a late-model stock car for Mike Darne Racing. He recognizes his hard work is paying off and this move is a proud moment and a big step in his racing career.

"I am very appreciative and thankful for Mr. Muro and everyone at Seaboard Controls for having faith in me to represent them and go racing with me on the track," Ryder said. "This is a big step for both of us, and I intend to make them proud by parking their logo in victory lane."

Ryder's first race in a late-model will take place on May 11 at Tri-County Speedway, a 4/10-mile asphalt track in the NASCAR Home Track family. When not behind the wheel of a racecar, Ryder will work in Darne's race shop and help other drivers as a crew member at the track.

About Seaboard Controls: Seaboard Controls shop, based in Crosby, Texas, is a 15,000 square foot, highly efficient and 100% conditioned facility designed to integrate sales, engineering, assembly and testing of custom electrical control panels. The company provides its clients with superior electrical engineering and manufacturing with the pledge that their after-sale service and product will be equal to or greater than the before-sale promise. Seaboard Controls achieves this level of commitment by creating a work environment conducive to personal development, success, and fulfillment, striving to improve our employees' quality of life, and never limiting their concern and awareness for their employees or their families.

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About Ryder Wells: Ryder Wells began racing go-karts at nine years old and went on to win numerous races and championships, including the Louisiana State Karting Championship. Progressing to micro sprints, Ryder is a race winner, a track champion and he raced through the gamut of heat races as a rookie in the Tulsa Shootout to finish 19^th in the feature event. His success took him to pro trucks, where he won the mid-season championship at Houston Motorsports Park and was the season runner-up by one point. He finished 12^th in his first pro trucks out during Snowball Derby Weekend at Five Flags Speedway and teamed up with Mike Darne Racing for multiple events across different series in 2024.

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