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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr.'s Beechjet 400A is equipped with Garmin® G5000 integrated flight deck
[October 05, 2017]

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr.'s Beechjet 400A is equipped with Garmin® G5000 integrated flight deck


Garmin International (News - Alert), Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that Martin Truex Jr., Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver of the No. 78 Furniture Row Toyota and the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Champion, has become Garmin's latest brand ambassador. As part of his role as a Garmin ambassador, Martin's Beechjet has been equipped with a G5000™ integrated flight deck.

"We are honored that Martin Truex Jr. has joined the Garmin team," said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president of aviation sales and marketing. "Garmin has a long-standing relationship with Martin that extends back to the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation, which supports underfunded cancer initiatives related to ovarian and childhood cancers. As a leader on the racetrack and philanthropist within the community, Garmin is proud to continue and expand our relationship with Martin who will serve as a passionate ambassador of the Garmin brand."

Martin added: "I am excited to join the Garmin team which merges my passion for racing with my enthusiasm for fishing, hunting and outdoor activities and now, into the aviation segment with the G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade in my Beechjet 400A. We utilize the Beechjet extensively as a business tool to travel to over 36 NASCAR events annually. With added safety benefits provided by the G5000 such as Synthetic Vision Technology and flight envelope protection, we will be able to operate with the best situational awareness tools available on the market."

Martin's Beechjet has been equipped with the G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade, which significantly modernizes the cockpit with zero-time avionics and provides a path to fulfill global airspace modernization initiatives, including Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). The G5000 system also supports a wide range of capabilities including coupled wide area augmentation system (WAAS/SBAS) and PBN/RNP 0.3 with LPV/APV approaches.

In addition to the aircraft's previously completed upgrades, including Genuine Hawker winglets and a complete interior refurbishment and custom exterior paint scheme, all modifications are part of Textron Aviation's Hawker 400 XPR upgrade program.

The G5000 provides the flight crew with an elevated level of situational awareness and increased safety benefits with Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT™), which presents a 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles, traffic and the runway environment on the high resolution widescreen flight displays. Boasting tangible benefits such as reduced operational cost, significant weight savings and more, the G5000 upgrade will further extend the overall life of the aircraft for Martin.

The installation of the G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade in Martin's Beechjet was recently completed at Textron Aviation's Service Center in Tampa, Florida.

Grmin's aviation business segment is a leading provider of solutions to OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers. Garmin's portfolio includes navigation, communication, flight control, hazard avoidance, an expansive suite of ADS-B solutions and other products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and value. For more information about Garmin's full line of avionics, go to www.garmin.com/aviation.



For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin, twitter.com/garmin, or youtube.com/garmin.

About Garmin


Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark and G5000 and SVT are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About Martin Truex Jr.

Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Toyota Camry for Furniture Row Racing, joined NASCAR's Cup Series as a full-time competitor in 2006 after winning back-to-back season titles in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. Truex has been one of NASCAR's blue chip drivers, qualifying for the post-season playoffs five times, including the past three seasons. He advanced to the final four championship round during the 2015 playoffs. From a statistical standpoint, Truex is enjoying his best season in 2017. After the first playoff race (Sept. 17), he has scored five wins, 11 top fives and 18 top 10's.

Truex Jr. and his girlfriend Sherry Pollex created the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation in 2007 with the slogan, "Hooked on Helping." The Foundation is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer and women stricken with ovarian cancer. To learn more, visit: www.martintruexjrfoundation.org/.

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