CONCORD, N.C. (September 13, 2012) – Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (EGR) announces an associate partnership agreement with Georgia-Pacific Professional and Communication Papers for the No. 1 McDonald’s team, beginning this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway.
Notes of Interest:
· Georgia-Pacific will have its logo displayed on the No. 1 McDonald’s Chevrolet of former Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400 champion Jamie McMurray. Georgia-Pacific will also host an event with Jamie McMurray at Harrah’s Casino in Joliet, IL on Saturday night and another at the race track on Sunday for the GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.
· The Georgia-Pacific Professional and Communication Papers businesses are leading suppliers of away-from-home tissue, towel and wiper products and communication papers for home and office. Georgia-Pacific Professional’s business features well-known product brands including enMotion®, Compact®, Dixie®, EasyNap®, SmartStock®, Brawny Industrial®™, SofPull® and Angel Soft ps®. The Georgia-Pacific Communication Papers business offers a selection of copy and multipurpose papers designed to meet your business and personal printing needs, including such brands as GP Copy & Print, GP Advantage®, and Spectrum®. Learn more about Georgia-Pacific at www.gp.com and www.gppro.com.
· Jamie McMurray began his NSCS career with team owner Chip Ganassi in 2002 when he filled in for an injured Sterling Marlin and won his first NSCS race in just his second start at Charlotte Motor Speedway. In 2010, the Joplin, MO, native became one of only three drivers to ever capture both Daytona 500 and the Brickyard 400 in the same season. In his 11th season driving in the NASCAR premier series, McMurray has six victories, eight poles, 41 top-five and 99 top-ten finishes. McMurray is currently 20th in the 2012 NSCS point standings.
Quote Board:
Steve Lauletta, President, Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates: “We are delighted for this partnership opportunity. Georgia-Pacific is a globally recognized name and it is exciting to have an association with a brand that values the reach of NASCAR to their customers.
Jamie McMurray, Driver, No.1 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Earnhardt Ganassi Racing: “I am excited to have Georgia-Pacific on board for this partnership. I was amazed at how many brands they have and all of the items that I already use in my own home. I look forward to seeing everyone this weekend in Chicago”
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