INDY 500: Scott Goodyear lands sponsor for Indy 500
Posted By Terry CallahanMotorsports Editor, The Auto Channel
May 11, 2001
- Industry leader backs #52 Thermos® Grill2Go™ Cheever Indy Racing Entry -
Indianapolis, IN (May 10, 2001) - Thermos® Grill2Go™, built by Char-Broil®, is proud to sponsor Scott Goodyear's #52 Thermos® Grill2Go™ Cheever Indy Racing Infiniti for the 85th running of the Indianapolis 500, Char-Broil® CEO Tim Horne announced Thursday.
"Char-Broil® has been interested in getting involved with motorsports for a number of years," explained Horne. "With Thermos® Grill2Go™ and the opportunity to support the Cheever Indy Racing team at the Indy 500, Char-Broil® saw this as an excellent vehicle to support its leading position in the outdoor grill industry."
"Auto racing and tailgating go hand-in-hand, and Thermos® Grill2Go™ is a product that helps bring these two American pastimes together," said Horne.
"I'm very excited and pleased that Thermos® Grill2Go™ has joined us for the world's biggest motor race, the Indianapolis 500," said two-time Indianapolis 500 runner-up Scott Goodyear. "My family and I will certainly have use for a product like this, as will the numerous fans who watch our sport across North America."
Thermos® Grill2Go™, built by Char-Broil®, is the most versatile grill in history. Take it tailgating, camping or barbecue in your own back yard. Cook anything from steaks on the grate to eggs on the griddle. For a closer look at the Thermos® Grill2Go™, please visit the Cheever Indy Racing garage at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Primary sponsorship of the #52 Indy Car comes from Thermos® Grill2Go™. Thermos® grills, including the Grill2Go™, are manufactured by Char-Broil®. Char-Broil®, part of the W.C. Bradley Home Leisure Group, is the worldwide leader in the manufacture of gas and electric outdoor grills and other barbecue equipment. Today, nobody offers a more diverse line of products all aimed at making outdoor cooking a pleasure.
Associate sponsors of Cheever Indy Racing include Infiniti, Firestone, Menards, Bosch, Pennzoil, Streaming Media Corporation, True Grit and Eviciti.
Text provided by Ashleigh Higgins
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