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American Legion Announces 2-Year Partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing, Johnson/Kanaan #48 Team

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 -- Press Release : The American Legion -- INDIANAPOLIS ,  Dec. 1, 2020  /PRNewswire/ -- Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today a multi-year agreement with the nation's largest veterans service organization, The American Legion, as a sponsor of the No. 48 Honda in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES represented by a combination of Seven-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion  Jimmie Johnson  (street and road courses) and former  Indianapolis  500 Winner and Series Champion  Tony Kanaan  (ovals). "We're excited about this new relationship with The American Legion as it allows us to further the sponsorship program on the No. 48 team with Jimmie and Tony, while also representing a very important relationship with an organization dedicated to supporting veterans," said  Chip Ganassi , team owner of Chip Ganassi Racing. "Jimmie in particular has a long-standing appreciation for the service of veterans, so it was just another reason why partnering with The Ame...

Carvana to Join Chip Ganassi Racing and Jimmie Johnson in Indycar 2021 - Johnson to Drive #48

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Leading online auto retailer  Carvana  (NYSE: CVNA) announced today it will be the primary partner for 7-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Champion Jimmie Johnson and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing season in the newly-formed Carvana Chip Ganassi Racing entry.  Johnson co-holds the NCS record with Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty for most premier series championships and is the only driver to win five consecutive titles (2006-2010). Johnson’s 83 career wins is tied with Cale Yarborough for sixth all-time and is tops among active drivers. With an impressive record any athlete would envy, Johnson saw his next challenge in INDYCAR, and recently announced his plans to race with CGR in his continued pursuit of excellence.  “Jimmie Johnson has already made his mark as one of the best NASCAR drivers in history, yet he’s continuing to push himself with a new challenge,” said Carvana Chief Brand Officer Ryan Keeton. “He’s not resting, but raising t...