TEAM ADT CHAMPION RACING ANNOUNCES THEIR 2005 SPONSORS
POMPANO BEACH, Fl. (March 13, 2005) -- Team ADT Champion Racing, reining
LMP1 American Le Mans Series Champion, is pleased to announce the 2005
title and associate sponsors for the #1 and #2 Audi R8 LMP1 cars entered
in all 10 races in the premier North American sports car series, the
American Le Mans Series. Champion Racing will also enter the same two
cars at the 73rd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June.
ADT Security Services, Inc., in its fourth season with Champion Racing,
will continue as title sponsor on both cars. Returning as associate
sponsors for Champion Racing are Audi Sport North America, Ansul and long
time supporter Michelin. Jyske Bank and S line, a product of quattro
GmbH, enter their first season as additional associate sponsors. Audi
Sport UK, a division of the British Audi importer, offers their support
for two races, the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le
Mans.
"The ADT Champion Racing team experienced a record breaking year in 2004
thanks to its commitment to technology and emphasis on teamwork, two
endeavors also very important to ADT. ADT's association with Champion
Racing has been tremendous, and the diverse fan base of the American Le
Mans Series has helped ADT reach out to new and existing audiences all
over the world," said Mike Snyder, President of ADT. "ADT is very
proud to be a part of this team's success and to be such a driving force
in such a popular and rapidly growing sport."
Celebrating its 130th anniversary, ADT Security Services, Inc., a
business unit of Tyco Fire & Security, is the largest provider of
electronic security services to nearly six million commercial, government
and residential customers throughout North America. ADT's total security
solutions include intrusion, fire protection, closed circuit television,
access control, critical condition monitoring, electronic article
surveillance, RFID and integrated systems. ADT's web site address is
www.adt.com.
Ansul is the premium fire suppression product range, which is part of
Tyco Fire & Security's Fire Suppression business unit. The full line of
ANSUL special hazard fire protection products includes fire extinguishers
and hand line units; pre-engineered restaurant, vehicle, and industrial
systems; sophisticated fire detection/suppression systems and a complete
line of dry chemical, foam, and gaseous extinguishing agents. ANSUL
products are developed and tested at the ANSUL Fire Technology Center,
one of the most extensive fire research and testing facilities in the
world. ANSUL products meet the demanding challenge of industry and
commerce, including high hazard/ high risk markets such as aviation,
mining, chemical and petro-chemical, utility and metal
manufacturing/processing industries. Ansul's web site address is
www.ansul.com.
Jyske Bank is the second largest independent bank in Denmark with offices
located in several European capitals including London, Hamburg and
Zurich. The bank is publicly listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. The
shares are spread to over 231,000 individuals, mainly customers.
Jyske Bank operates on a value-based frame that gives Branches and
employees the possibility to operate autonomously within known policies
and goals to provide the highest level of personal service and financial
advice. Their well-practiced communication skills and taking a genuine
interest in their customers, is part of the Bank's customer commitment.
The Bank is focused on providing excellence in investment services to
private individual and institutions.
Jyske Markets, one of the banks business areas, has teamed up with Audi
for this year's assault on the Le Mans 24 Hours and the American Le Mans
Series. Jyske Markets and Jyske Bank have had a successful partnership
with Tom Kristensen since January 2004, which has reinforced Jyske
Markets' commitment to extend their participation within motorsports in
2005. For more information, please visit www.jyskebank.com.
S line sport packages, a product of quattro GmbH, is used for special
edition production Audi vehicles. quattro GmbH has been representing a
very special flavour of lifestyle to complement cars that sport the
four-ring badge since October 1983. The fully-owned subsidiary of AUDI
AG offers friends and followers of the Audi brand an extensive range of
high-tech products, customization options and lifestyle articles. It
adds a note of sports appeal, individuality and exclusivity to the
technically advanced products for which Audi is renowned. quattro GmbH
supports Audi through its sporty and individual products. Its aim is to
satisfy exceptionally challenging requirements to an exceptionally high
degree.
Michelin designs and produces some of the best tires for the top racing
series around the world. And like the best drivers in the world,
validation comes from Michelin tires crossing the line first. On the
street or on the racetrack, Michelin strives to be the best and provide
quality performance tires for every car fitted with Michelin rubber. The
world's largest tire maker, Michelin (www.michelinman.com) manufactures
and sells tires for every type of vehicle including airplanes,
automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks,
motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel
guides, maps and atlases covering Europe, Asia, Africa and North America.
Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America employs 23,000
and operates 21 plants in 17 locations.
Audi Sport UK is the motorsport division of Audi UK, the British importer
of AUDI AG. Involved in rallying in the 1980s with the pioneering Audi
quattro, Audi Sport UK won the 1996 British Touring Car Championship and
has been represented in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1999, 2003 and 2004
having scored its maiden international race win in last year's Sebring 12
Hours as well as capturing the inaugural Le Mans Endurance Series title.
"Audi UK has always had a good business relationship with Audi of
America, Inc., so I'm delighted that we can join forces with them and
Champion Racing," confirmed David Ingram, Audi Sport UK's Motorsport
Manager. www.audi.co.uk
Audi Sport North America, the motorsports division of Audi of America,
was created in 1999 to facilitate Audi's involvement in motorsports in
the United States and Canada. Since 2000, Audi Sport North America has
won five Manufacturer and five Driver's Championships in the American Le
Mans Series (2000-2004). In the SPEED World Challenge GT Series, Audi
Sport North America won three Manufacturer Championships (2001, 2003,
2004) and three Driver's Championships (2001, 2002, 2003). " Audi of
America is looking forward to having Champion Racing competing with two
Audi R8 cars in 2005, this being the final year of a long and successful
career for the R8," commented Rod Bymaster, Manager, Audi Sport North
America. "The R8 started its career at Sebring with a win, so we are
hoping its last race will be as successful. It would also be great if
Champion Racing could get their first win at Sebring since this is their
home track. It would be a great way to start their defense of the
Manufacturer and Driver's Championship from 2004." www.audiusa.com
Champion Racing, founded in 1994 by Dave Maraj, is one of the entities of
the Champion Group which includes Audi and Porsche dealerships as well as
Champion Motorsports, an aftermarket parts and accessories company. In
its short history, Champion Racing has become one of the top privateer
teams in the world. With numerous podium finishes, Manufacturer and
Driver's championships, and the goal to race "the best of the best",
Champion Racing has gained worldwide recognition. The cars, crews and
drivers command well deserved respect in the competitive field where only
the best survive. Champion Racing employs 40 people at its 16,000 square
foot facility in Pompano Beach, Florida. Please visit
www.championracing.net for more information.
Team ADT Champion Racing will compete in North America's most
prestigious and longest running sports car race, the 53rd Annual Mobil 1
Twelve Hours of Sebring March 16-19 in Sebring, Florida. This inaugural
American Le Mans Series race continues to attract the finest and most
competitive sports car teams from around the world, 2nd only to the
renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans race in Le Sarthe, France.
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