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Aaron's Collects Three Tons Of Food For Alabama's Hungry During Race Weekend At Talladega Superspeedway

2013-05-14 12:21:41

ATLANTA, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), in partnership with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, hosted a can drive over race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway that collected 6,036 pounds of food. The drive is the largest so far this year for the Food Bank and items collected will assist the more than 750,000 Alabama residents struggling with poverty and hunger. This event is the latest in Aaron's ongoing effort to give back to local communities...

Sherwin-Williams Boosts Investment In Sport, Becomes 'Official Paint of NASCAR'

2013-05-13 12:21:58

Agreement Makes Company Official NASCAR Partner And Contingency Sponsor In NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Touring & Weekly Series, GRAND-AM Road Racing DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR® and Sherwin-Williams today announced a multi-year partnership designating the nation's largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies as the "Official Paint of NASCAR." Sherwin-Williams, a FORTUNE 500 company, will leverage its new designation for architectural...

SizeItUp, the Renowned Rim Fitment Provider adds the All-New 2012 Ferrari FF to its Plethora of Vehicles

2013-05-10 23:22:32

Retailers are now free to feature fitments data for the 2012 Ferrari FF directly from SizeItUp. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 SizeItUp has taken a step ahead by including the fitment data for the all-new 2012 Ferrari FF in its exceptionally extensive database. Merchants can now easily add the tire and wheel fitments for the 2012 Ferrari FF to their online stores. The all-new 2012 Ferrari FF has a lot of new features, which makes the car one of the best possible ‘buy’ options this...

Jeffrey Edwards Appointed Chairman of the Board of Cooper Standard

2013-05-10 12:20:54

NOVI, Mich., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: COSH), the parent company of Cooper Standard Automotive, a leading global supplier of automotive sealing, fuel and brake and fluid transfer systems, today announced that it has appointed the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey S. Edwards, to also serve as chairman of the board of directors. Edwards succeeds James S. McElya as chairman. McElya retired as a director of the...

Cat® Footwear Signs Luke Lambert As Earthmover

2013-05-10 00:20:27

Global footwear manufacturer signs No. 31 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series crew chief in Earthmovers campaign. ROCKFORD, Mich., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cat Footwear is excited to announce a new addition to their Earthmovers Campaign. Luke Lambert, crew chief of the No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet is the youngest crew chief at the highest level of racing, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The Cat Footwear Earthmovers Campaign celebrates individuals who "move the earth" in their everyday lives...

Tucker, Level 5 Looking to Bounce Back in Monterey

2013-05-09 23:04:50

After a challenging outing on the streets of Long Beach, Scott Tucker and Level 5 Motorsports will be looking forward to the wide open spaces of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, as the three-time American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón champions target a fourth consecutive victory in the American Le Mans Monterey on Saturday, May 11. Monterey, CA (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 After a challenging outing on the streets of Long Beach, Scott Tucker and Level 5 Motorsports will be looking...

Formula One Grand Prix of America at Port Imperial Expands Senior Management Team

2013-05-09 16:26:53

Motorsports Veteran Christopher R. Pook Joins NJ/NY Race WEEHAWKEN, N.J., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Christopher R. Pook joins the Formula One Grand Prix of America at Port Imperial executive team as Special Assistant to the Chairman, Leo Hindery, Jr. Pook is a recognized leader in U.S. motorsports, with decades of experience developing venues and events. He joins an established executive team including YES Network founder Hindery, sports and entertainment veteran Dennis Robinson,...

Nine-Time GRAMMY Winner Sheryl Crow to Perform Pre-Race Concert for the 55th Annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola

2013-05-09 12:26:16

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine-time GRAMMY winner Sheryl Crow, whose long list of hits include "All I Wanna Do," "Soak Up The Sun" and her latest single "Easy," will perform a hour-long pre-race concert prior to the 55(th) annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday, July 6 at Daytona International Speedway. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:...

Peanut Patch Sponsors NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver David Ragan In Bojangles' Southern 500 On Saturday, May 11 At Darlington Raceway

2013-05-08 16:24:22

EFFINGHAM, S.C., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives of McCall Farms Inc. today announced Peanut Patch is sponsoring NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver David Ragan, fresh off his win at Talladega Superspeedway, in the Bojangles' Southern 500 on Saturday, May 11 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. This will be the second consecutive year the boiled peanuts brand is backing Ragan in the Southern 500. He will drive the No. 34 "Peanut Patch" car, a Ford Fusion. Woody Swink,...

KMC Wheels Backs Austin Dyne for 2013 K&N Pro Series East Campaign

2013-05-08 16:20:09

CERRITOS, Calif., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KMC Wheels is proud to announce that it has joined Austin Dyne, the 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Rookie of the Year, for his 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East campaign with Turner Scott Motorsports. The young driver finished 8th in his rookie season in the K&N Pro Series West, scoring a pair of top-five results and eight top-ten finishes. He moved East and joins Turner Scott Motorsports for a full-time campaign in...