AutoZone Puts the Pedal to the Metal as Primary Sponsor of ppc Racing #22 Car Driven by Kenny Wallace
(Madison, Ill.) –ppc Racing and AutoZone, Inc. announced today that AutoZone will be the primary sponsor of the No. 22 ppc Racing Ford Taurus driven by Kenny Wallace in the NASCAR Busch Series beginning with the race at Indianapolis Raceway Park on August 6.
“With Kenny Wallace and ppc Racing, we are certain our customers and all fans of the NASCAR Busch Series will see exciting racing,” said Bill Rhodes, President and CEO of AutoZone. Kenny is a great spokesperson for racing and we are confident NASCAR fans will support this team and AutoZone in this new partnership.”
“Our sponsorship of the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Series, in which we provide opportunities for up-and-coming NASCAR drivers, has been a good first step for AutoZone,” said Rhodes. “Now, we are ready to move to the front of the pack with ppc Racing and Kenny Wallace.”
“I can’t tell you how excited I am about AutoZone’s commitment to sponsor me and ppc Racing on the No. 22 Ford Taurus,” said Kenny Wallace. “I know that we’re going to have a great-looking race car to unveil next week at IRP. I am particularly excited to join in this announcement this weekend at Gateway as we take part in The Wallace Family Tribute 250 presented by Shop ‘n Save.”
“ppc Racing is thrilled and honored to create this alliance with AutoZone,” said Greg Pollex, owner of ppc Racing. “AutoZone’s sponsorship will prominently showcase the top-notch competitive abilities of driver Kenny Wallace, Crew Chief Wes Ward, the ppc Racing team and the combination of Roush-Yates Racing Engines and Ford Racing Technology.
“We have a lot of exciting things planned with AutoZone that will educate fans and consumers about vehicle maintenance, safety and equipment that you’ll see during the next four months as we contend for the Busch Series championship,” said Pollex. “We are extremely grateful to AutoZone for the confidence it has placed in ppc Racing.”
“I owe so much to my parents and my brothers for all that they have done, and am truly honored by the showing of support that we have received from the City of St. Louis and the surrounding area, and all of the people associated with NASCAR racing,” said Wallace. “I can’t think of a better way to top off this week than to win the race tonight and then step into my AutoZone car next week at IRP in the final thirteen events as we race for the championship.
“On behalf of the 50,000 AutoZoners everywhere, we congratulate and thank the Wallace family for all their contributions to stock car racing and wish Kenny the best of luck this weekend and throughout the remainder of the season,” said Rhodes.
About AutoZone
As of May 7, 2005, AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 3,505 AutoZone stores in the United States and 73 AutoZone stores in Mexico and also sells the ALLDATA brand automotive diagnostic and repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information and auto and light truck parts through www.autozone.com.
Contact Information
Media: Ray Pohlman at 901-495-7962, [email protected]
Financial: Brian Campbell at 901-495-7005, [email protected]
About ppc Racing LLC and Greg Pollex
ppc Racing enters its sixth year of competition in 2005 under ownership from Greg Pollex. His NASCAR Busch Series teams alone have amassed 32 wins and more than 150 top-five and 250 top-10 finishes in just five seasons. In its inaugural year, ppc Racing won the 2000 NASCAR Busch Series driver and owner’s championship, finishing 1-2 in the standings. This year ppc Racing fields full-time entries in NASCAR’s Busch and Craftsman Truck Series, and ran a limited schedule in the NEXTEL Cup Series. Pollex has hired recognizable and successful drivers Kenny Wallace, Michel Jourdain Jr., and Terry Cook to compete for the series’ championships, and recently added Brent Sherman for a limited series in 2005 and a full season in 2006. For sponsorship information, please contact Greg Pollex at (704) 799-9011. For more information, please visit www.ppcracing.com.
From Kenny's website http://kennywallace.com/
(Madison, Ill.) –ppc Racing and AutoZone, Inc. announced today that AutoZone will be the primary sponsor of the No. 22 ppc Racing Ford Taurus driven by Kenny Wallace in the NASCAR Busch Series beginning with the race at Indianapolis Raceway Park on August 6.
“With Kenny Wallace and ppc Racing, we are certain our customers and all fans of the NASCAR Busch Series will see exciting racing,” said Bill Rhodes, President and CEO of AutoZone. Kenny is a great spokesperson for racing and we are confident NASCAR fans will support this team and AutoZone in this new partnership.”
“Our sponsorship of the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Series, in which we provide opportunities for up-and-coming NASCAR drivers, has been a good first step for AutoZone,” said Rhodes. “Now, we are ready to move to the front of the pack with ppc Racing and Kenny Wallace.”
“I can’t tell you how excited I am about AutoZone’s commitment to sponsor me and ppc Racing on the No. 22 Ford Taurus,” said Kenny Wallace. “I know that we’re going to have a great-looking race car to unveil next week at IRP. I am particularly excited to join in this announcement this weekend at Gateway as we take part in The Wallace Family Tribute 250 presented by Shop ‘n Save.”
“ppc Racing is thrilled and honored to create this alliance with AutoZone,” said Greg Pollex, owner of ppc Racing. “AutoZone’s sponsorship will prominently showcase the top-notch competitive abilities of driver Kenny Wallace, Crew Chief Wes Ward, the ppc Racing team and the combination of Roush-Yates Racing Engines and Ford Racing Technology.
“We have a lot of exciting things planned with AutoZone that will educate fans and consumers about vehicle maintenance, safety and equipment that you’ll see during the next four months as we contend for the Busch Series championship,” said Pollex. “We are extremely grateful to AutoZone for the confidence it has placed in ppc Racing.”
“I owe so much to my parents and my brothers for all that they have done, and am truly honored by the showing of support that we have received from the City of St. Louis and the surrounding area, and all of the people associated with NASCAR racing,” said Wallace. “I can’t think of a better way to top off this week than to win the race tonight and then step into my AutoZone car next week at IRP in the final thirteen events as we race for the championship.
“On behalf of the 50,000 AutoZoners everywhere, we congratulate and thank the Wallace family for all their contributions to stock car racing and wish Kenny the best of luck this weekend and throughout the remainder of the season,” said Rhodes.
About AutoZone
As of May 7, 2005, AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 3,505 AutoZone stores in the United States and 73 AutoZone stores in Mexico and also sells the ALLDATA brand automotive diagnostic and repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information and auto and light truck parts through www.autozone.com.
Contact Information
Media: Ray Pohlman at 901-495-7962, [email protected]
Financial: Brian Campbell at 901-495-7005, [email protected]
About ppc Racing LLC and Greg Pollex
ppc Racing enters its sixth year of competition in 2005 under ownership from Greg Pollex. His NASCAR Busch Series teams alone have amassed 32 wins and more than 150 top-five and 250 top-10 finishes in just five seasons. In its inaugural year, ppc Racing won the 2000 NASCAR Busch Series driver and owner’s championship, finishing 1-2 in the standings. This year ppc Racing fields full-time entries in NASCAR’s Busch and Craftsman Truck Series, and ran a limited schedule in the NEXTEL Cup Series. Pollex has hired recognizable and successful drivers Kenny Wallace, Michel Jourdain Jr., and Terry Cook to compete for the series’ championships, and recently added Brent Sherman for a limited series in 2005 and a full season in 2006. For sponsorship information, please contact Greg Pollex at (704) 799-9011. For more information, please visit www.ppcracing.com.
From Kenny's website http://kennywallace.com/
