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Horizon Global Joins Team Penske NASCAR, IndyCar Programs

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Michigan Company to Sponsor Keselowski and Pagenaud with REESE and Draw-Tite Brands 

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 17, 2018) – Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN) has joined Team Penske with a new multi-year partnership beginning in 2018. Horizon Global towing and trailering brands REESE® and Draw-Tite® will serve as primary sponsors for the No. 2 Ford Fusion driven by Brad Keselowski in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) races this season at Martinsville Speedway in March and Richmond Raceway in September.  The No. 2 Ford will also carry the REESE branding as an associate sponsor throughout the 2018 MENCS season. Continue reading →

DC Solar Set to Partner with Chip Ganassi Racing, Kyle Larson and Jamie McMurray In Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

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DC Solar Also a Primary Partner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series

with Larson and McMurray Sharing the No. 42 

CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 16, 2018) – After partnering with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) for three seasons in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS), DC Solar is moving to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) for the 2018 season as a primary partner with both Kyle Larson and Jamie McMurray. Wasting no time getting on track with Larson, the No. 42 Camaro will feature DC Solar as the primary partner for ‘The Clash at Daytona’, the season-opening non-points race.  Continue reading →

Hitachi to Continue Team Penske Partnership in 2018

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Multi-Faceted Relationship to Enter Seventh Season with Championship INDYCAR Program 

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 15, 2018) – Team Penske and Hitachi Group today announced an extension of their partnership for the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season. Continue reading →

IMS Statement on Passing of Dan Gurney

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Photo – IMS

INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 – A statement from Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles on the death Sunday, Jan. 14 of legendary American race driver, team owner and car constructor Dan Gurney, who finished three times in the top three during his nine Indianapolis 500 starts from 1962-70. Gurney is one of only three drivers to win races in IndyCar, Formula One, NASCAR Cup and elite sports car competition, along with Mario Andretti and Juan Pablo Montoya.

“When we talk about legendary American drivers, owners and car constructors on an international stage, Dan Gurney is one of the all-time greats. His skill in all three areas helped him make an indelible mark and serve as a huge influence in this sport. Dan was a giant in the racing world, in every sense. Our sincere condolences and prayers are with his wife, Evi, and the entire Gurney family. Godspeed, Dan Gurney.”

Mario Andretti Named Honorary Chairman for Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 30th Annual Induction Ceremony

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Milestone Ceremony on March 13 at Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2018) – Mario Andretti, one of only two drivers to win both the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500, has been named Honorary Chairman for the 30th Annual Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) Induction Ceremony Presented by Bridgestone, set for March 13 at the Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach. Continue reading →