Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and 7-Eleven, Inc. announced that 7-Eleven, Inc. will partner with CGR and the driver of the No. 10 Honda, Tony Kanaan, as an associate sponsor at select races in the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series season (St. Petersburg, Long Beach, Indianapolis, and Texas). The partnership between 7-Eleven, Inc., CGR, and Kanaan comes 14 years after the leading convenience retail chain first backed the Brazilian in the Verizon IndyCar Series.
7-Eleven, Inc. joined Kanaan as a primary partner in 2003 and continued their relationship until 2010.
On the return of 7-Eleven, Tony Kanaan said,”It’s an unbelievable feeling to be back in the 7-Eleven family. 7-Eleven was my home for most of my career in INDYCAR and they were with me for 14 out of my 17 wins. It’s definitely special to have them with me to celebrate my 20th INDYCAR season and I’m looking forward to getting them to victory circle again like we did many times in the past. The 7-Eleven car was a staple in the Verizon IndyCar Series for years and most of my fans still come to me and talk about how great of a run we had together. It’s natural for me to be excited that we are reuniting forces now at Chip Ganassi Racing.”
🇺🇸 I’m proud to announce that @7eleven will be back with me and as an associate sponsor with @CGRTeams for 2017! Where is my #Slurpee? #TK20 pic.twitter.com/5uw8twHwXq
— Tony Kanaan (@TonyKanaan) January 31, 2017
SOURCE: Chip Ganassi Racing ♦ PHOTO: Brian Groce