To Sponsor '500' Pit Stop Challenge
By Paul Kelly
indy500.com
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
McDonald's has become the Official Quick Service Restaurant of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis 500 and Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
As part of the partnership, McDonald's will sponsor the popular pit stop contest during the 92nd Indianapolis 500. The McDonald's Pit Stop Challenge takes place Friday, May 23 at IMS, two days before "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
"This partnership between McDonald's and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a natural fit," said Joie Chitwood, IMS president and chief operating officer. "Both are worldwide leaders in their businesses, both are global icons, and McDonald's has a strong history of supporting racing."
The partnership with IMS extends McDonald's commitment to motorsports. McDonald's has sponsored an entry fielded by championship-winning open-wheel racing team Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, which joined the IndyCar Series this season. Justin Wilson is driving the No. 02 McDonald's Racing Team car this May at Indianapolis.
The 92nd Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, while the 15th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard is scheduled for Sunday, July 27.
McDonald's USA, LLC is the leading foodservice provider in the United States, serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 13,700 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. For more information about McDonald's, visit http://www.mcdonalds.com.
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2008 IMS tickets: Tickets for all three world-class events in 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - the 92nd Indianapolis 500, 15th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard and inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP - are on sale.
Fans have three easy methods to buy tickets: Online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com at any time; on the phone by calling (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or (317) 492-6700 locally between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday; or visiting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ticket Office on the first floor of the IMS Administration Building at 4790 W. 16th St. in Indianapolis from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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