UAW and Delphi Partner to Sponsor NASCAR Winston Cup Team DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE LOGO Delphi Automotive Systems Wordmark. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] TROY, MI USA 10/19/2000
31 October 2000
UAW and Delphi Partner to Sponsor NASCAR Winston Cup Team DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE LOGO Delphi Automotive Systems Wordmark. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] TROY, MI USA 10/19/2000
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 Demonstrating commitment to building a
winning team both on and off the racetrack, the International Union, UAW and
Delphi Automotive Systems today announced a partnership to sponsor
Hendrick Motorsports' car #25 driven by Jerry Nadeau in the National
Association for Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) Winston Cup series. The
announcement was made at a press conference at the Automotive Aftermarket
Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas as part of Delphi's U.S. launch of its
aftermarket brand.
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As part of the agreement, at NASCAR Winston Cup races for the next three
years, the logos for the UAW and Delphi's Aftermarket Operations will be
prominently displayed on the hood, sides and the rear of the car. The Delphi
logo, which is an oval with Delphi emblazoned in the middle, retains the
visual characteristics of the company's corporate identity and reinforces the
attributes that have made Delphi the world's largest auto supplier --
technology, quality and leadership. The UAW identification on the car
recognizes the dedicated and technically skilled men and women of the UAW who
manufacture high quality parts and components at Delphi operations in the U.S.
The UAW-Delphi Winston Cup NASCAR partnership will generate increased
awareness of the Delphi brand due to NASCAR's increasing popularity. This
partnership further solidifies Delphi's commitment to maintaining a strong
relationship with the UAW, and exemplifies a team-oriented approach that is
valued by both organizations.
"We've built a strong relationship with the UAW in the past and our mutual
commitment to building Delphi awareness in the aftermarket will be integral to
our successful U.S. launch and the future business opportunities for our
employees. We believe the widely recognized NASCAR Winston Cup circuit is a
perfect venue to gain market visibility," said Don Runkle, executive vice
president, Delphi Automotive Systems.
"This co-sponsorship with Delphi presents us with an excellent opportunity
to showcase UAW-Delphi members' dedication to world-class quality," stated UAW
president Stephen P. Yokich.
"We've enjoyed a constructive relationship with Delphi for many years,"
said Richard Shoemaker, UAW vice president and director, GM department. "Our
partnership with Delphi and Hendrick Motorsports will create a great team,
dedicated to winning in the NASCAR Winston Cup and bringing increased
attention to the outstanding products that the men and women of UAW-Delphi
build."
Further strengthening the UAW-Delphi agreement is the strong partnership
that will ensue with Hendrick Motorsports, one of the world's most successful
motorsports organizations with 96 NASCAR Winston Cup victories and 93 pole
positions. Hendrick Motorsports is the only team to win four consecutive
Winston Cup titles -- 1995, 1997 and 1998 -- with driver Jeff Gordon, and in
1996 with driver Terry Labonte. Additionally, Hendrick Motorsports won the
NASCAR Craftsman Championship Truck Series in 1997 and 1999 with driver Jack
Sprague.
"We are thrilled to have UAW-Delphi as the primary sponsor of the #25
team. Hendrick Motorsports' success has been built on the foundation of
teamwork and innovation, and these organizations absolutely embody those
principles ... this is truly an ideal relationship," said Rick Hendrick,
founder and CEO of Hendrick Motorsports.
The UAW represents over 38,500 Delphi workers in 22 facilities throughout
the U.S. Nationally, the UAW represents 1.3 million active and retired
workers.
Delphi is currently one of the top five automotive aftermarket suppliers
in the world, supplying more than $2.5 billion worth of parts to aftermarket
distributors annually.
Multi-national Delphi Automotive Systems, with headquarters in Troy,
Mich., USA, Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo, Brazil, is a world leader in mobile
electronics and transportation components and systems technology. Delphi's
three business sectors -- Dynamics & Propulsion; Safety, Thermal & Electrical
Architecture; and Electronics & Mobile Communication -- provide comprehensive
product solutions to complex customer needs. Delphi has approximately 216,000
employees and operates 184 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 44 joint
ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices and 31 technical centers in 40
countries. Delphi can be found on the Internet at http://www.delphiauto.com