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NASCAR Holdings reveals plan to acquire Grand-Am
Partnership allows sharing of resources with NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR Holdings on Thursday announced an agreement to acquire the Grand-American Road Racing Association (Grand-Am). The future move will allow for resource sharing between Grand-Am and NASCAR while both organizations continue to operate independently. NASCAR Holdings is the legal operating entity that includes the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and many of its subsidiaries.
Grand-Am, one of the world's most competitive road racing organizations, and NASCAR, the No. 1 spectator sport in the U.S., will combine marketing and communications efforts to include brand management, research, marketing and public relations.
Grand-Am consists of six racing series, including the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series, which has millions of loyal fans.
"This combination of resources will benefit Grand-Am and NASCAR, their competitors and fans, as the two companies work together to enhance the two sports," said Jim France, NASCAR vice chairman and Grand-Am founder.
The two racing brands will continue to independently sanction and officiate race events for their own series and there will be no change in management. Roger Edmondson will continue to serve as president of Grand-Am.
There has been a rise in crossover drivers and team owners between Grand-Am and NASCAR in recent years. NASCAR drivers such as Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kyle Petty, Bobby Labonte, Juan Montoya, Kurt Busch and Jeff Gordon have raced in the Grand-Am Rolex Series. Full time driver and 2008 Grand-Am Daytona Prototype team champion Scott Pruett has driven in many NASCAR events. Chip Ganassi and Richard Childress own teams in both sports.
The Grand-American Road Racing Association was established in 1999 and is based in Daytona Beach, Fla. The 2008 schedule includes 15 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series events and 11 Grand-Am KONI Challenge events. Other Grand-Am racing series include Ferrari Challenge; Ford Racing Mustang Challenge; Skip Barber Racing Series; and the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series. For more information about Grand-Am log on to: www.grand-am.com
NASCAR, celebrating 60 years of racing in 2008, holds 17 of the top 20 highest attended sporting events in the U.S., and is the No. 2 rated regular-season sport on television. NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 150 countries and in more than 30 languages. NASCAR fans are the most brand loyal in all of sports, and, as a result, more Fortune 500 companies participate in NASCAR than any other sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the purpose of the acquisition?
The purpose is to better coordinate marketing and communications efforts between Grand-Am and NASCAR to include, brand management, research, marketing outreach and public relations.
2. When will the deal be final?
We're going through the process of getting everything signed now so it will be finalized as soon as possible.
3. Will there be a name or logo change to either series?
No, at this time there are no plans for any name changes. However, Grand-Am may proceed with a previously scheduled redesign to its logo.
4. Will there be more companion races between NASCAR and Grand-Am?
Not likely. Grand-Am remains committed to road racing and NASCAR primarily races on ovals. Currently Grand-Am shares weekend schedules at NASCAR events at Daytona, Montreal, Mexico City and Watkins Glen.
5. Will there be any organizational changes?
There are no immediate changes to the organizational structure at this time, both Grand-Am and NASCAR will coordinate some efforts but will operate independently.
6. What will be done in the event of sponsor conflicts?
There will be no cross-competition or cross-marketing for sponsorship. It is important to understand that Grand-Am and NASCAR come under the same ownership group but remain separate companies.
7. Will NASCAR's competition department officiate Grand-Am events?
No. The Grand-Am competition department will be led by David Spitzer, however, he and his department will receive input from NASCAR's vice president of competition Robin Pemberton on safety and cost containment issues.
Partnership allows sharing of resources with NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR Holdings on Thursday announced an agreement to acquire the Grand-American Road Racing Association (Grand-Am). The future move will allow for resource sharing between Grand-Am and NASCAR while both organizations continue to operate independently. NASCAR Holdings is the legal operating entity that includes the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and many of its subsidiaries.
Grand-Am, one of the world's most competitive road racing organizations, and NASCAR, the No. 1 spectator sport in the U.S., will combine marketing and communications efforts to include brand management, research, marketing and public relations.
Grand-Am consists of six racing series, including the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series, which has millions of loyal fans.
"This combination of resources will benefit Grand-Am and NASCAR, their competitors and fans, as the two companies work together to enhance the two sports," said Jim France, NASCAR vice chairman and Grand-Am founder.
The two racing brands will continue to independently sanction and officiate race events for their own series and there will be no change in management. Roger Edmondson will continue to serve as president of Grand-Am.
There has been a rise in crossover drivers and team owners between Grand-Am and NASCAR in recent years. NASCAR drivers such as Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kyle Petty, Bobby Labonte, Juan Montoya, Kurt Busch and Jeff Gordon have raced in the Grand-Am Rolex Series. Full time driver and 2008 Grand-Am Daytona Prototype team champion Scott Pruett has driven in many NASCAR events. Chip Ganassi and Richard Childress own teams in both sports.
The Grand-American Road Racing Association was established in 1999 and is based in Daytona Beach, Fla. The 2008 schedule includes 15 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series events and 11 Grand-Am KONI Challenge events. Other Grand-Am racing series include Ferrari Challenge; Ford Racing Mustang Challenge; Skip Barber Racing Series; and the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series. For more information about Grand-Am log on to: www.grand-am.com
NASCAR, celebrating 60 years of racing in 2008, holds 17 of the top 20 highest attended sporting events in the U.S., and is the No. 2 rated regular-season sport on television. NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 150 countries and in more than 30 languages. NASCAR fans are the most brand loyal in all of sports, and, as a result, more Fortune 500 companies participate in NASCAR than any other sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the purpose of the acquisition?
The purpose is to better coordinate marketing and communications efforts between Grand-Am and NASCAR to include, brand management, research, marketing outreach and public relations.
2. When will the deal be final?
We're going through the process of getting everything signed now so it will be finalized as soon as possible.
3. Will there be a name or logo change to either series?
No, at this time there are no plans for any name changes. However, Grand-Am may proceed with a previously scheduled redesign to its logo.
4. Will there be more companion races between NASCAR and Grand-Am?
Not likely. Grand-Am remains committed to road racing and NASCAR primarily races on ovals. Currently Grand-Am shares weekend schedules at NASCAR events at Daytona, Montreal, Mexico City and Watkins Glen.
5. Will there be any organizational changes?
There are no immediate changes to the organizational structure at this time, both Grand-Am and NASCAR will coordinate some efforts but will operate independently.
6. What will be done in the event of sponsor conflicts?
There will be no cross-competition or cross-marketing for sponsorship. It is important to understand that Grand-Am and NASCAR come under the same ownership group but remain separate companies.
7. Will NASCAR's competition department officiate Grand-Am events?
No. The Grand-Am competition department will be led by David Spitzer, however, he and his department will receive input from NASCAR's vice president of competition Robin Pemberton on safety and cost containment issues.
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Originally Posted by 4WheelCBRR,Sep 5 2008, 02:22 PM
NASCAR Holdings reveals plan to acquire Grand-Am
Partnership allows sharing of resources with NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR Holdings on Thursday announced an agreement to acquire the Grand-American Road Racing Association (Grand-Am). The future move will allow for resource sharing between Grand-Am and NASCAR while both organizations continue to operate independently. NASCAR Holdings is the legal operating entity that includes the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and many of its subsidiaries.
Grand-Am, one of the world's most competitive road racing organizations, and NASCAR, the No. 1 spectator sport in the U.S., will combine marketing and communications efforts to include brand management, research, marketing and public relations.
Grand-Am consists of six racing series, including the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series, which has millions of loyal fans.
"This combination of resources will benefit Grand-Am and NASCAR, their competitors and fans, as the two companies work together to enhance the two sports," said Jim France, NASCAR vice chairman and Grand-Am founder.
The two racing brands will continue to independently sanction and officiate race events for their own series and there will be no change in management. Roger Edmondson will continue to serve as president of Grand-Am.
There has been a rise in crossover drivers and team owners between Grand-Am and NASCAR in recent years. NASCAR drivers such as Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kyle Petty, Bobby Labonte, Juan Montoya, Kurt Busch and Jeff Gordon have raced in the Grand-Am Rolex Series. Full time driver and 2008 Grand-Am Daytona Prototype team champion Scott Pruett has driven in many NASCAR events. Chip Ganassi and Richard Childress own teams in both sports.
The Grand-American Road Racing Association was established in 1999 and is based in Daytona Beach, Fla. The 2008 schedule includes 15 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series events and 11 Grand-Am KONI Challenge events. Other Grand-Am racing series include Ferrari Challenge; Ford Racing Mustang Challenge; Skip Barber Racing Series; and the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series. For more information about Grand-Am log on to: www.grand-am.com
NASCAR, celebrating 60 years of racing in 2008, holds 17 of the top 20 highest attended sporting events in the U.S., and is the No. 2 rated regular-season sport on television. NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 150 countries and in more than 30 languages. NASCAR fans are the most brand loyal in all of sports, and, as a result, more Fortune 500 companies participate in NASCAR than any other sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the purpose of the acquisition?
The purpose is to better coordinate marketing and communications efforts between Grand-Am and NASCAR to include, brand management, research, marketing outreach and public relations.
2. When will the deal be final?
We're going through the process of getting everything signed now so it will be finalized as soon as possible.
3. Will there be a name or logo change to either series?
No, at this time there are no plans for any name changes. However, Grand-Am may proceed with a previously scheduled redesign to its logo.
4. Will there be more companion races between NASCAR and Grand-Am?
Not likely. Grand-Am remains committed to road racing and NASCAR primarily races on ovals. Currently Grand-Am shares weekend schedules at NASCAR events at Daytona, Montreal, Mexico City and Watkins Glen.
5. Will there be any organizational changes?
There are no immediate changes to the organizational structure at this time, both Grand-Am and NASCAR will coordinate some efforts but will operate independently.
6. What will be done in the event of sponsor conflicts?
There will be no cross-competition or cross-marketing for sponsorship. It is important to understand that Grand-Am and NASCAR come under the same ownership group but remain separate companies.
7. Will NASCAR's competition department officiate Grand-Am events?
No. The Grand-Am competition department will be led by David Spitzer, however, he and his department will receive input from NASCAR's vice president of competition Robin Pemberton on safety and cost containment issues.
Partnership allows sharing of resources with NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR Holdings on Thursday announced an agreement to acquire the Grand-American Road Racing Association (Grand-Am). The future move will allow for resource sharing between Grand-Am and NASCAR while both organizations continue to operate independently. NASCAR Holdings is the legal operating entity that includes the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and many of its subsidiaries.
Grand-Am, one of the world's most competitive road racing organizations, and NASCAR, the No. 1 spectator sport in the U.S., will combine marketing and communications efforts to include brand management, research, marketing and public relations.
Grand-Am consists of six racing series, including the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series, which has millions of loyal fans.
"This combination of resources will benefit Grand-Am and NASCAR, their competitors and fans, as the two companies work together to enhance the two sports," said Jim France, NASCAR vice chairman and Grand-Am founder.
The two racing brands will continue to independently sanction and officiate race events for their own series and there will be no change in management. Roger Edmondson will continue to serve as president of Grand-Am.
There has been a rise in crossover drivers and team owners between Grand-Am and NASCAR in recent years. NASCAR drivers such as Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kyle Petty, Bobby Labonte, Juan Montoya, Kurt Busch and Jeff Gordon have raced in the Grand-Am Rolex Series. Full time driver and 2008 Grand-Am Daytona Prototype team champion Scott Pruett has driven in many NASCAR events. Chip Ganassi and Richard Childress own teams in both sports.
The Grand-American Road Racing Association was established in 1999 and is based in Daytona Beach, Fla. The 2008 schedule includes 15 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series events and 11 Grand-Am KONI Challenge events. Other Grand-Am racing series include Ferrari Challenge; Ford Racing Mustang Challenge; Skip Barber Racing Series; and the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series. For more information about Grand-Am log on to: www.grand-am.com
NASCAR, celebrating 60 years of racing in 2008, holds 17 of the top 20 highest attended sporting events in the U.S., and is the No. 2 rated regular-season sport on television. NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 150 countries and in more than 30 languages. NASCAR fans are the most brand loyal in all of sports, and, as a result, more Fortune 500 companies participate in NASCAR than any other sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the purpose of the acquisition?
The purpose is to better coordinate marketing and communications efforts between Grand-Am and NASCAR to include, brand management, research, marketing outreach and public relations.
2. When will the deal be final?
We're going through the process of getting everything signed now so it will be finalized as soon as possible.
3. Will there be a name or logo change to either series?
No, at this time there are no plans for any name changes. However, Grand-Am may proceed with a previously scheduled redesign to its logo.
4. Will there be more companion races between NASCAR and Grand-Am?
Not likely. Grand-Am remains committed to road racing and NASCAR primarily races on ovals. Currently Grand-Am shares weekend schedules at NASCAR events at Daytona, Montreal, Mexico City and Watkins Glen.
5. Will there be any organizational changes?
There are no immediate changes to the organizational structure at this time, both Grand-Am and NASCAR will coordinate some efforts but will operate independently.
6. What will be done in the event of sponsor conflicts?
There will be no cross-competition or cross-marketing for sponsorship. It is important to understand that Grand-Am and NASCAR come under the same ownership group but remain separate companies.
7. Will NASCAR's competition department officiate Grand-Am events?
No. The Grand-Am competition department will be led by David Spitzer, however, he and his department will receive input from NASCAR's vice president of competition Robin Pemberton on safety and cost containment issues.
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Originally Posted by Roflcopter,Sep 5 2008, 02:28 PM
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