CONCORD, N.C., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Window World announced today John
Andretti will drive in the 2009 Daytona 500 as he steps behind the wheel of
the No. 34 Window World Chevrolet as part of a partnership between Front Row
Motorsports (FRM) and Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.
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The Moorseville, NC based Front Row Motorsports will work together with
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing to field the car for the Daytona 500. Window World,
the nation's leading residential replacement window company, will provide
sponsorship for Andretti's Daytona effort.
BEHIND THE NEWS:
Andretti History: Andretti, a native of Bethlehem, PA, has two victories
at Daytona International Speedway (24 Hours of Daytona & Pepsi 400), and is a
two-time winner in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) competition. One of the
most versatile drivers active today, Andretti has driven and won in nearly
every major form of auto racing, including stock car, IndyCar, sports car and
even top fuel drag racing. In addition, Andretti was the first driver to
compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day
when he did so in 1994. Andretti, who began racing go-karts at age 9, is the
son of Aldo Andretti, the twin brother of IndyCar racing legend Mario
Andretti.
Window World: Window World, Inc., headquartered in North Wilkesboro, NC,
is America's Largest Replacement Window Company with offices in over 200
cities nationwide. Founded in 1995, the company consistently delivers value to
homeowners by combining quality products with excellent service at low prices.
Window World sells and installs over 1,000,000 high-quality residential
replacement windows annually (www.windowworld.com). Additionally, through its
charitable foundation Window World Cares, the Window World family provides
funding for commendable community causes. In 2009 Window World Cares was named
corporate sponsor of St. Jude Children's Hospital, and has exclusively
committed this year's contributions to the Memphis, Tennessee based institute.
Front Row Motorsports: FRM was formed in 2004 and is owned by restaurant
entrepreneur Bob Jenkins. Andretti has driven for FRM the last two seasons.
In 2008, he made three starts for FRM, including last year's Daytona 500. FRM
will also compete full time with No. 34 in the NASCAR Nationwide Series with
Tony Raines.
QUOTE BOARD
John Andretti, Driver, No. 34 Window World Chevrolet:
"Anytime you get the opportunity to race in the Daytona 500, it's a
privilege. I am honored to be able to do that this year through a
relationship with Earnhardt Ganassi and Front Row Motorsports. I can't wait
to get in the car and race well for everyone at Window World and my team. I'm
also excited to have Window World as sponsor. During the past year, I've
developed relationships with many members of the Window World Family and I
believe in their mission of delivering value to homeowners. It's a very
impressive organization"
Bob Jenkins, Owner, Front Row Motorsports:
"Front Row Motorsports is thrilled to team up with Earnhardt Ganassi
Racing for the Daytona 500 and beyond. We believe this is the beginning of a
long-term partnership that will provide a technical platform for our team.
After being in last year's Daytona 500 with John Andretti, I realized that
with the right alliance and adequate resources we could put ourselves in a
position to have a front running car. I am also extremely excited about
having Window World as part of our team."
Todd Whitworth, CEO, Window World:
"This is our first Daytona 500, and the entire Window World family is
excited to have John Andretti driving the Window World Chevrolet. We see the
same level of energy and excitement with Front Row Motorsports and Earnhardt
Ganassi Racing that has helped make our Window World team so successful. It's
a thrill for us to sponsor the Window World Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series at Daytona."
SOURCE Window World, Inc.