CONCORD, N.C. (July 22, 2015) – HScott Motorsports with Chip Ganassi announced today a partnership with Dixie Chopper and Big Machine Records for the NASCAR XFINITY Series event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) on Saturday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. EDT on NBC. Both companies will be on board the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Kyle Larson.
Dixie Chopper, a Textron, Inc. company, revolutionized the entire lawn and garden industry by providing the first zero-turn lawn mowers built specifically for commercial mowing contractors. Today, Dixie Chopper continues to lead the industry in innovation and quality. Known as “the World’s Fastest Lawn Mower,” Dixie Chopper mowers are about much more than being fast. The company prides itself on providing quality and reliability in addition to speed.
The Big Machine Label Group is led by Founder, President and CEO Scott Borchetta and encompasses Big Machine Records. This will be the second consecutive year that Larson will race a Big Machine Records sponsored car at IMS in the XFINITY Series.
“We are very excited about this opportunity to be represented by Kyle Larson in the XFINITY Series,” said Chris Vernon, Vice President and General Manager of Dixie Chopper. “As ‘the World’s Fastest Lawn Mower,’ we think it’s only fitting to be on Larson’s No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro given his impressive track record.”
“We are honored to be joining our great partners at HScott Motorsports with Chip Ganassi and Textron / Dixie Chopper on Kyle Larson’s fast No. 42,” said Borchetta, Founder, President and CEO of Big Machine Records. “Kyle has won before carrying the Big Machine livery and he’s one of the best there is – I won’t be surprised if he guides his Camaro right into victory lane.”
“I’m pleased to welcome Dixie Chopper and Big Machine Records to the HScott Motorsports with Chip Ganassi family,” said team owner Harry Scott Jr. “Racing in Indianapolis is always special, and we look forward to providing everyone at Dixie Chopper and Big Machine Records a great show with Kyle at the wheel.”
Larson, the reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year, has made five XFINITY Series starts in 2015, scoring one top-5 and four top-10 finishes. He has two career XFINITY Series starts at IMS, where he has an average finish of 9.5.
About Dixie Chopper
Founded in 1980, Dixie Chopper revolutionized the entire lawn and garden industry by providing the first zero-turn lawn mowers built specifically for commercial mowing contractors. Today Dixie Chopper continues to lead the industry in innovation and quality. Known as “the World’s Fastest Lawn Mower,” Dixie Chopper mowers are about much more than being fast. The company prides itself on providing quality and reliability in addition to speed. Dixie Chopper is owned by Jacobsen, a Textron (NYSE: TXT) Company.
For more information visit www.dixiechopper.com.
About Big Machine Label Group:
The Big Machine Label Group is led by Founder, President and CEO Scott Borchetta and encompasses Big Machine Records, The Valory Music Co., Republic Nashville, Dot Records, Nash ICON and publishing company Big Machine Music. BMLG’s current artist roster includes superstars Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Florida Georgia Line, Hank Williams Jr., Steven Tyler, Brantley Gilbert, & The Band Perry; chart-topping acts Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett and Eli Young Band; Voice winners Cassadee Pope & Danielle Bradbery, up and comers Maddie & Tae, A Thousand Horses, RaeLynn, The Cadillac Three & Drake White as well as soundtracks for ABC’s hit drama “NASHVILLE.” Big Machine Records also proudly announces the roster addition of 2015 American Idol winner Nick Fradiani of which BMLG Pres/CEO Scott Borchetta served as the 2015 American Idol mentor. BMLG artists have received multiple GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, American Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards and Brit Awards. Big Machine was also the first-ever American label to align with terrestrial radio for performance royalty rights. BMLG’s racing successes include 2014’s 12 Hours of Sebring winner Marino Franchitti and back-to-back Indy 500 wins with Dan Wheldon and Dario Franchitti in 2011 & 2012, respectively. Currently Big Machine Records is exclusively aligned with Chip Ganassi Racing in IndyCar and NASCAR as its Official Entertainment Partner and includes Indy 500 winning racing drivers Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan and 2013 Indy Lights champion Sage Karam.
For more information visit www.bigmachinelabelgroup.com.
About HScott Motorsports:
HScott Motorsports, which was established in 1989 as Phoenix Racing, is owned and operated by Harry Scott, Jr. and competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The team competes fulltime in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with Michael Annett driving the No. 46 Pilot / Flying J Chevrolet and Justin Allgaier driving the No. 51 Brandt Chevrolet, both with technical support from Hendrick Motorsports. Scott is also the owner of HScott Motorsports with Chip Ganassi, which fields the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. His vision is to build a championship contender by developing talented young drivers, partnering with dedicated sponsors and competing hard every week.
For more information visit www.hscottmotorsports.com.
