Agreement Includes INDYCAR Primary
Sponsorship, Race Entitlement and IMS Branding
MOORESVILLE, N.C. and CHICAGO, April 29,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gallagher, a global insurance
brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, today
announced a new, multi-year partnership with Penske Entertainment
and Team Penske, which will span across various assets at both the
series and team level within the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, as well as
branding within the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The partnership includes entitlement sponsorship of the
Gallagher Grand Prix INDYCAR SERIES event on July 30, part of the historic Brickyard
tripleheader weekend on NBC. In addition, Gallagher will serve as
the primary partner on the No. 3 Gallagher
Dallara/Chevrolet driven by defending NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Rookie of the Year, Scott McLaughlin
for two events - Detroit on
June 5 and during the Gallagher Grand
Prix in Indianapolis in July.
"It is exciting that a global brand like Gallagher recognizes
the opportunities to grow as a partner with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES,
the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Team Penske, aligning with our
goals and our vision," said Roger
Penske. "We know that Gallagher shares many of the core
values that are important across our Penske Entertainment and Team
Penske motorsports properties. Gallagher plans to take full
advantage of our partnership to not only showcase their brand, but
provide a special, one-of-a-kind experience through
motorsports."
Gallagher will also become the branded partner of the all-new
Gallagher Pavilion in Pagoda Plaza at IMS, which hosts countless
hospitality events throughout the year, including during the
action-packed Month of May. Gallagher will also have additional
signage at the track during the Indianapolis 500 and other IMS race weekend
events.
"In partnering with Penske Entertainment and Team Penske, we are
able to do what we do best – provide solutions that every business
needs – insurance, risk management and consulting – while also
having an exciting opportunity to forge new relationships with an
outstanding brand," said Christopher
Mead, Gallagher Chief Marketing Officer. "We are thrilled to
be aligning with a partner who reflects The Gallagher Way values of
ethics and community service, and who can provide unique
experiences for our clients, prospects, employees and
partners."
McLaughlin, who will drive the No. 3 Gallagher Dallara/Chevrolet at Detroit and Indianapolis, is enjoying a breakout season in
2022. The three-time Australian Supercars Champion earned both his
first-career INDYCAR pole and victory in the season-opening event
at St. Petersburg back in
February, and backed that up with a runner-up finish at
Texas last month. He currently
sits second the standings, just five points out of the top spot,
heading into this weekend's race at Barber Motorsport Park.
"I'm super pumped about adding a company like Gallagher to the
No. 3 team for this year," said McLaughlin. "As a team, we want to
have partners that are fully committed to the cause, just like our
team is this season. I've seen the No. 3 Gallagher car and it's
going to look pretty awesome on the track. I also love racing at
Detroit and at Indy, which are two
of our marquee tracks. They are going to love being a part of
INDYCAR and I'm pumped to have them a part of our team."
About Gallagher
Gallagher is one of the world's
largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firms.
As a community insurance broker and trusted local consultant, we
help people and businesses move forward with confidence. With more
than 39,000 people working around the globe, we're connected to the
places where we do business and to every community we call home.
Managing risk with customized solutions and a full spectrum of
services, helping you foster a thriving workforce, and always
holding ourselves to the highest standards of ethics to help you
face every challenge—that's The Gallagher Way.
About Team Penske
Team Penske is one of the most successful teams in the history of
professional sports. Cars owned and prepared by Team Penske have
produced more than 590 major race wins, over 650 pole positions and
41 championships across open-wheel, stock car and sports car racing
competition. Over the course of its 56-year history, the team has
also earned 18 Indianapolis 500 victories, three Daytona 500
Championships, a Formula 1 win, overall victories in the 24 Hours
of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, along with a win in
Australia's legendary Bathurst
1000 race. In 2022, Team Penske will compete in the NTT INDYCAR
SERIES, NASCAR Cup Series and the World Endurance Championship. For
more information about Team Penske, please
visit www.teampenske.com.
About INDYCAR
INDYCAR is the Indianapolis-based governing body for
North America's premier open-wheel
auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental
series, Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires. The NTT INDYCAR
SERIES features an international field of the world's most
versatile drivers – including reigning series champion Alex Palou, six-time series champion
Scott Dixon, two-time series
champion Josef Newgarden and
four-time and defending Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves –
who compete on superspeedways, short ovals, street circuits and
permanent road courses. The 2022 season consists of 17 races in
the United States and Canada and is highlighted by the historic
Indianapolis 500 presented by
Gainbridge. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Indy
Lights, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IMS Productions
are owned by Penske Corporation, a global transportation,
automotive and motorsports leader. For more information on INDYCAR
and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, please visit www.indycar.com. For
more information on Indy Lights,
please visit www.indylights.com.
About Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Indianapolis
Motor Speedway, the world's largest spectator sporting facility,
has been the worldwide leader in motorsports entertainment since
opening in 1909. IMS will host the 106th Running of
the Indianapolis 500 presented by
Gainbridge on Sunday, May 29, 2022,
the world's most prestigious auto race. In 2022, IMS also will host
two NTT INDYCAR SERIES road races, on May
14 and July 30, and NASCAR
Xfinity Series and Cup Series road races during Brickyard Weekend
on July 30-31. The Racing Capital of
the World also includes USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National
Championship and Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by
Pirelli/GT Challenge World Challenge America events. IMS, the NTT
INDYCAR SERIES and IMS Productions are owned by Penske Corporation,
a global transportation, automotive and motorsports leader. To
purchase tickets or for more information, please visit ims.com.
Contact:
Kelli Murray
Gallagher
630-277-0347
kelli_murray@ajg.com
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