[August 21, 2017] |
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First Data Set to Partner with Chip Ganassi Racing and Driver Kyle Larson at Talladega and Martinsville
Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today that First
Data (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology,
will partner with Kyle Larson and the No. 42 Chevrolet SS team for two
upcoming Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) races at Talladega
Superspeedway and Martinsville Speedway. This expands on a relationship
that began last season when First Data joined Jamie McMurray and the No.
1 Chevrolet SS as a partner for the Fall Martinsville race.
Additionally, First Data returns this year on McMurray's car at
Martinsville as an associate sponsor. First Data also recently
announced a three-year agreement with Martinsville to be the
entitlement sponsor for the track's fall MENCS race, starting with the
First Data 500 on October 29.
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Kyle Larson's No. 42 Chevrolet SS with First Data branding (Photo: Business Wire)
NOTES OF INTEREST:
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Family Affair: While First Data will be featured on the
hood of Larson's No. 42 Chevy, its Clover point-of-sale platform and
CardConnect, an advanced payment solutions system, will also be seen
on the car. Each First Data brand provides tools for businesses small
and large to enable commerce safely, securely and quickly.
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Chiming In: First Data's name will be a common sight as
the MENCS Playoffs head t Martinsville. In addition to riding around
the track with Larson and sponsoring the First Data 500, fans will
also get to buy concessions using First Data's Clover point-of-sale
systems, which will be deployed at the track. Additionally, Clover
will be used at Phoenix Raceway and Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Playoff Push: Larson is firmly locked into the MENCS
Playoffs, and will be looking for victory lane in the No. 42 First
Data Chevy at two vastly different tracks in the second and third
rounds of the Playoffs. Larson currently boasts three wins with a
total of ten top-two finishes; four better than the next driver, and
is poised for a strong run in the Playoffs.
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Opposites Attract: NASCAR fans will see the No.
42 First Data Chevy race at two very unique tracks. While Talladega
Superspeedway is known for high speeds and full-throttle racing,
Martinsville Speedway is better known for its sharp turns and hard
braking. Although the speeds at Talladega and Martinsville might
differ drastically, both tracks feature the close-quarter conditions
that highlight these unique forms of NASCAR.
CGR QUOTEBOARD:
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Chip Ganassi, Owner, Chip Ganassi Racing: "I am very excited to
welcome First Data to an expanded role with our team. We began a
relationship with First Data last season, and it's a great to see the
increased value they find in both the team and NASCAR. We look forward
to providing First Data with a world class experience both on and off
the track."
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Frank Bisignano, Chairman and CEO, First Data: "We are excited
to partner with Chip Ganassi Racing and Kyle Larson to bring the No.
42 First Data Chevrolet SS to two historic race tracks. First Data
sits at the nexus of global commerce, powering payments for millions
of businesses around the world, and NASCAR presents a tremendous
opportunity for First Data to connect with legions of racing fans.
We're looking forward to cheering on Kyle in his pursuit of a
championship."
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Kyle Larson, Driver No. 42 First Data Chevrolet SS: "It's great
to see another new brand join our team. We've had such an exciting
season so far, and we're really glad to see First Data grow their
relationship with the team and be a part of what's happening at Chip
Ganassi Racing. It's also cool to see them get involved with NASCAR by
sponsoring the Martinsville race. The grandfather clock there is
definitely one of the most unique trophies on the circuit, and I'd
love to park the First Data Chevy in victory lane and take home a
clock."
About First Data:
First Data (NYSE: FDC) is a global leader in commerce-enabling
technology, serving approximately six million business locations and
4,000 financial institutions in more than 100 countries around the
world. The company's 24,000 owner-associates are dedicated to helping
companies, from start-ups to the world's largest corporations, conduct
commerce every day by securing and processing more than 2,800
transactions per second and $2.2 trillion per year.
To learn more, please visit www.firstdata.com.
About Chip Ganassi Racing:
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 four
cars in the Verizon IndyCar Series, two cars in the Monster Energy
NASCAR Cup Series, two cars in the NASCAR XFINITY Series, two factory
Ford (News - Alert) 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 more than 190 victories, including four
Indianapolis 500s, a Daytona 500, a Brickyard 400, seven 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, Pa.
For more information, log onto www.chipganassiracing.com.
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