Coors Light Dodge Salutes the Troops with Marine paint scheme

Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates,
office: (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com
 

 

For Immediate Release

 

Coors Light Dodge Salutes the Troops with Marine paint scheme 

 

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 21, 2004) ---Coors Light will be highlighting
their support of the troops this race season with a special Marine Corps
paint scheme.  Sterling Marlin, driver of the No. 40 Coors Light Dodge
will display a Marine Eagle, Globe and Anchor paint scheme for four
races this season starting at Lowe's Motor Speedway this Sunday.     

 

"Coors is proud to be running a Marines paint scheme for four races this
season," said Steve Saunders, Director of Event Marketing for Coors
Brewing Company.  "Coors has a long tradition of supporting the men and
women in the armed forces.  We will involve many Marines at the
racetracks for well-deserved recognition from the NASCAR community.  The
6,000 Coors employees and 10,000 people that distribute our beer
nationally are united in our support for all the folks serving in the
armed forces."

 

Along with the Charlotte race, the No. 40 Coors Light Dodge will also
display the Marines paint scheme at Daytona, Indianapolis and Phoenix
later this season.  

 

"The United States Marine Corps is honored to see our Eagle, Globe and
Anchor on the #40 Dodge this weekend.  Our thanks to Coors Brewing
Company and Sterling Marlin for extending this honor and recognizing the
dedication and professionalism of Marines around the world," said
Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael W. Hagee.

 

Sterling Marlin will race his special Marines paint scheme for the first
time in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 30th.  The race will be
broadcast live on FOX television and PRN radio.

 

 

Jennifer Powell

Media Relations

Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates

office: (704) 662-9642 x1147

cell: (704) 658-8540

jpowell@ganassi.com