INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- PNC Bank and Chip
Ganassi Racing (CGR), today announced an agreement designating PNC
as the primary sponsor of the Chip Ganassi Racing No. 9 Honda for
the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season. The sponsorship represents
an expansion of the PNC-CGR relationship that dates back to 2013
when PNC Bank became an official sponsor of Chip Ganassi
Racing.
Driven by four-time IndyCar Series champion, Scott Dixon, the No. 9 PNC Bank Honda will
appear in eight markets within the PNC footprint. Most notably,
Dixon and the No. 9 PNC Bank Honda will be seen competing in the
102nd running of the Indianapolis 500 on May
27. The PNC entry will be well traveled during the season as
it is transported more than 80,000 miles to races across the
country.
"As a Pittsburgh native, PNC
was a trusted brand I grew up with. I opened up my first account as
a teenager and that relationship later expanded to include my
business financing," said Chip
Ganassi, Team Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing. "Our racing team
has enjoyed a formal relationship with PNC since 2013 where we have
created opportunities to introduce our love of the sport of racing
to PNC and their clients. Today's announcement allows us to expand
the fan experience at race tracks across the U.S. and take our two
winning brands to a global viewing audience."
"Expanding our association with Chip Ganassi Racing and champion
driver Scott Dixon brings together
two organizations specializing in innovation, determination and a
commitment to excellence," said PNC Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer William S.
Demchak. "As we debut the No. 9 PNC Bank Indy car this
season, the global brand visibility and the unique race track
experiences we can offer clients around the country will bring new
opportunities for us in an industry that attracts an estimated 54
million fans."
Chip Ganassi has been a fixture
in the auto racing industry for over 30 years and is considered one
of the most successful as well as innovative owners the sport has
anywhere in the world. Today his teams include two cars in the
Verizon IndyCar Series, two cars in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup
Series, one car in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, two factory Ford GT's
in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and two factory
Ford GT's in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Overall his
teams have 18 championships and 200 victories, including four
Indianapolis 500s, a Daytona 500,
a Brickyard 400, eight Rolex 24 At Daytonas, the 12 Hours of
Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le
Mans. Ganassi boasts state-of-the-art race shop facilities in
Indianapolis, and Concord, N.C., with a corporate office in
Pittsburgh. For more information
log onto www.chipganassiracing.com
PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial
Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest
diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its
customers and communities for strong relationships and local
delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of
lending products; specialized services for corporations and
government entities, including corporate banking, real estate
finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset
management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
CONTACTS:
PNC
Jason
Beyersdorfer
(732)
220-3055
jason.b@pnc.com
@JasonB_PNC
CHIP GANASSI RACING
Kelby
Krauss
(317) 802-0000
kkrauss@ganassi.com
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