We’d like to share some exciting developments going on here at the WURTH Group. With the recent announcement that we are teaming with Penske Racing in a multi-year partnership to sponsor Penske’s NASCAR Nationwide Series, you’ll be hearing (and seeing) a lot more from us this year and beyond.
With WURTH and Alliance Truck Parts as sponsors, Sam Hornish, Jr. and the Number 12 Dodge Challenger team will compete for the full Nationwide Series season in 2012.
The WURTH Group will be the primary sponsor in seven races this year, beginning with Texas Motor Speedway on Friday April 13th. WURTH will also be an associate sponsor for the remaining 26 Nationwide Series races in 2012. On top of that, we’re also excited to be an associate sponsor of the Number 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger driven by Brad Keselowski in the race for the Sprint Cup.
The WURTH Group has been actively involved in European racing for over 30 years supporting teams in various disciplines, including the Formula One and DTM Series. Expanding that support to the United States and NASCAR is a big step for the WURTH Group, and one we’re looking forward to taking. Here are a few quotes from the recent announcement:
“The WURTH GROUP is a world-wide leader in the automotive and industrial supply business and we are pleased to have them join our team. Having WURTH as a partner brings value to every aspect of our company and their involvement will enhance our ability to compete for wins and hopefully the Nationwide Series title this season.”
- Roger Penske, Founder and Chairman of Penske Corporation
“We are really excited to bring WURTH into the NASCAR Nationwide Series. I am grateful that they have joined our team because it is their support that makes it possible for us to run for the championship this year. We know that they will be a great partner to Penske Racing and we will do our best to get the No. 12 WURTH Dodge into Victory Circle.”
- Sam Hornish, Jr.
“Roger and his companies are the epitome of excellence and integrity. Their commitment to the highest quality and customer service mirrors our own corporate culture. While we have one of the most recognized brands in industrial distribution in Europe and Asia, we are just beginning to roll it out in America. Our partnership with Penske Racing will be of great value to us as we look to expand further into this market.”
- Robert Stolz, CEO, WURTH Group, North America
About Penske Racing
Penske Racing is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Competing in a variety of disciplines, cars owned and prepared by Penske Racing have produced 350 major race wins – including a record 15 Indianapolis 500 victories, more than 410 pole positions and 23 National Championships. For more information about Penske Racing, please visit www.penskeracing.com.
