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Racecar to sport Kentucky Derby logo in NASCAR event
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The mechanical horsepower of NASCAR pays tribute to the Thoroughbred horsepower of the Derby
(Churchill Downs Photo) |
On Friday, Churchill Downs and UPS officials announced that the two companies
are again teaming up to bring the horsepower of the Kentucky Derby (G1) to
NASCAR. A special Kentucky Derby 134 paint scheme will be featured on the #44
UPS Toyota Camry during the Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at
Talladega Superspeedway on April 27.
The unveiling also launched the "Off to the Races Delivered by UPS"
sweepstakes, which debuted in 2007. The online contest will provide one lucky
fan with two tickets to the Aaron's 499, as well as a special behind-the-scenes
meeting with NASCAR driver David Reutimann, who will take over the #44 UPS
Toyota Camry from the retiring Dale Jarrett next month. The prize package, which
combines the excitement of NASCAR's premier series with one of the most
prestigious events in Thoroughbred racing, will also include two tickets to the
134th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3.
Thoroughbred racing and NASCAR will also combine during Kentucky Derby Week,
as Churchill Downs hosts a special appearance and autograph session by Reutimann
and fellow NASCAR stars and teammates Dale Jarrett and Michael Waltrip on April
30. The Kentucky Derby-themed #44 UPS Toyota Camry will be on display, remaining
at Churchill Downs' Gate 10 through May 3. Jarrett will also participate in the
ESPN broadcast of the annual Kentucky Derby post position draw on April 30.
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"Churchill Downs is delighted to continue our partnership with UPS in 2008,
and we look forward to seeing the logo for the 134th running of the Kentucky
Derby featured on the #44 UPS Toyota Camry at Talladega," Churchill Downs
President Steve Sexton said. "Combining the thrills of NASCAR racing with the
Kentucky Derby has been an exciting step forward for us, and we hope the 'Off to
the Races' sweepstakes will serve as a unique way for our customers to enjoy
both sports."
"UPS is honored to have associations with Churchill Downs and a prestigious
event like the Kentucky Derby," said Ron Rogowski, director of sponsorships for
UPS. "It's exciting for us to be able to create a link between our NASCAR racing
and horse sponsorships. With more than 12,000 entries for the sweepstakes last
year, the success of the 2007 'Off to the Races' program made it an easy
decision to continue the program in 2008."
Fans can register for the "Off to the Races Delivered by UPS" sweepstakes at
www.racing.ups.com between February 29 and April 10. Contestants must be 21
years of age or older and residents of the United States.
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