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DHL and Chip Ganassi Racing Announce New Multi-Year Partnership

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS and PLANTATION, Fla., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chip Ganassi Racing and DHL Express today announced a new multi-year partnership, establishing DHL as the primary partner of the No. 10 Honda driven by two-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou. The new agreement sees the 15-time INDYCAR SERIES champions joining forces with the world's leading global shipping and logistics company.

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  • 10 Honda driven by two-time champion Alex Palou
    INDIANAPOLIS and PLANTATION, Fla., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chip Ganassi Racing and DHL Express today announced a new multi-year partnership, establishing DHL as the primary partner of the No.
  • "I am extremely proud to welcome DHL to the Chip Ganassi Racing family," said Chip Ganassi.
  • "It's super exciting to announce our new partnership with DHL, a global leader in logistics.
  • Media members are invited to speak with Chip Ganassi, Mike Parra and Alex Palou via an INDYCAR virtual press conference today at 2:00 p.m.

Rossi Win Completes Honda Sweep of Indianapolis in 2022

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Sunday, July 31, 2022

Everything we had going for us, from the balance to the Honda power and driveability, we knew we had a car to win.

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  • Everything we had going for us, from the balance to the Honda power and driveability, we knew we had a car to win.
  • Christian Lundgaard (#30 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda) Finished second, best INDYCAR result in his rookie season: "Honda one-two!
  • Wayne Gross (Manager of Trackside Support, Honda Performance Development) on today's Honda victory on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course: "Congratulations to everyone at HPD, Andretti Autosport and of course Alexander Rossi.
  • Today's results complete a sweep for Honda at NTT INDYCAR SERIES races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2022.

Honda Wins Indy - Again

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Monday, May 30, 2022

Tony Kanaan (Chip Ganassi Honda) Finished third: "A great win for Honda, a great win for the team.

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  • Tony Kanaan (Chip Ganassi Honda) Finished third: "A great win for Honda, a great win for the team.
  • We are extremely proud to race for Honda and the culture of racing and success in Honda continues to show itself, with Monaco [Formula One] and Indy 500 victories today - nice work everyone!!
  • Honda first won the '500' in the manufacturer's fourth attempt, when Buddy Rice piloted his Rahal Letterman Racing Honda to victory in 2004.
  • Honda drivers also have completed more race laps at the Indianapolis 500 than any other carmaker: 74,160 laps.

Indianapolis 500 Live on SiriusXM

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM, which airs live broadcasts of every NTT INDYCAR® SERIES race, announced today its on-track and off-track programming plans for the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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  • 06 AutoNation/SiriusXM Honda for Meyer Shank Racing
    NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM, which airs live broadcasts of every NTT INDYCAR SERIES race, announced today its on-track and off-track programming plans for the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
  • SiriusXM listeners will have access to the live call of the race from Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Sunday, May 29.
  • SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation will also air the Indianapolis 500 Carb Day Practice session on Friday at 11:00 am ET.
  • 2021 Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will be competing to be the first driver in history to win a fifth Indy 500 title.

Dixon, Honda Claim Pole for 106th Indianapolis 500

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Pole qualifier, his fifth Indianapolis 500 pole; second only to Rick Mears with six Indy poles: "That's what this place is all about, it's so amazing.

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  • Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Pole qualifier, his fifth Indianapolis 500 pole; second only to Rick Mears with six Indy poles: "That's what this place is all about, it's so amazing.
  • Kelvin Fu (Vice President, Honda Performance Development) on Honda's 15thIndianapolis 500 pole: "This is Honda's third consecutive pole for the '500' and two in a row with Scott Dixon.
  • This is Honda's 13th pole in 22 races at the Indianapolis 500, and 7th pole in 16 Indianapolis 500s with multi-manufacturer competition.
  • Honda drivers also have completed more race laps at the Indianapolis 500 than any other carmaker: 70,935 laps.

Carvana Teams up with Jimmie Johnson for NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2022 Racing Season

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Revving up for NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2022 racing season, Carvana launches new collaborations with charitable organizations that promote more equity and education within the automotive industry, a new video series highlighting never-before-seen footage of 7-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Champion Jimmie Johnson during his rookie NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, and new Carvana Racing Fan Zone experiences throughout the race season.

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  • Revving up for NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2022 racing season, Carvana launches new collaborations with charitable organizations that promote more equity and education within the automotive industry, a new video series highlighting never-before-seen footage of 7-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Champion Jimmie Johnson during his rookie NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, and new Carvana Racing Fan Zone experiences throughout the race season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220314005865/en/
    Carvana partners with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and Jimmie Johnson for its second season sponsorship.
  • Carvanas commitment to Chip Ganassi Racing and the NTT INDYCAR Series has been incredible, said Jimmie Johnson.
  • Follow along all season on Carvana Racing Twitter , Carvana Racing Facebook and Carvana Racing Instagram for Carvana Racing Fan Zone Maps, track stats and more.

Herta Powers Honda to 10th Manufacturers' Title

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport Honda) Race winner, his second win of 2021 and fifth career Indy car victory: "I just enjoy racing here [at Laguna Seca] so much.

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  • Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport Honda) Race winner, his second win of 2021 and fifth career Indy car victory: "I just enjoy racing here [at Laguna Seca] so much.
  • It's an amazing track, and it's been so good to me and my family [father Bryan Herta also has two Indy car wins here].
  • I was surprised to find we were really competitive with [Colton] Herta in the race.
  • This is our fourth consecutive Manufacturers' Championship, our 10th total it comes on the 25th anniversary, almost to the day, of our first IndyCar title.

Herta Takes Honda to the Pole at Laguna Seca

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Sunday, September 19, 2021

Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport Honda) Pole qualifier, third pole of 2021, seventh career Indy car pole "We have a great car, to be honest.

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  • Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport Honda) Pole qualifier, third pole of 2021, seventh career Indy car pole "We have a great car, to be honest.
  • Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Championship points leader, qualified fourth: "It was an interesting session, I would say.
  • But, unfortunately, we didn't have the pace today to fight for pole position on the used 'reds' [soft compound Firestone tires].
  • This is the sixth pole for Honda this season, and the second consecutive front-row lockout for the manufacturer.

Palou Completes Weekend Sweep for Honda

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Wayne Gross (Manager, Trackside Support, Honda Performance Development) on today's Honda win in Portland: "Today's result was a great rebound for both Alex [Palou} and HPD after our disappointment two weeks ago in St. Louis [when Palou and Dixon were eliminated in a mid-race crash].

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  • Wayne Gross (Manager, Trackside Support, Honda Performance Development) on today's Honda win in Portland: "Today's result was a great rebound for both Alex [Palou} and HPD after our disappointment two weeks ago in St. Louis [when Palou and Dixon were eliminated in a mid-race crash].
  • Today's win by Alex Palou is the third for him this season, and came in his 28th INDYCAR start.
  • The win propels Palou from second in the Drivers' Championship by 10 points into the lead by a 25-point margin (477-451).
  • This win marks the 260th win for Honda in Indy car competition, and the 119th for Chip Ganassi Racing.

Honda, Herta Dominate Qualifying for Inaugural Music City Grand Prix

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Sunday, August 8, 2021

As you can see what we're able to do on the black laps compared to everybody, we're really in a league of our own.

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  • As you can see what we're able to do on the black laps compared to everybody, we're really in a league of our own.
  • Other poles this year include Colton Herta at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg; Alex Palou in the first race of the Texas Motor Speedway doubleheader, and Scott Dixon in the second race; and Romain Grosjean at the Indianapolis GMR Grand Prix.
  • Sunday's NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the city streets of downtown Nashville will be the inaugural running of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix.
  • Live NBC Sports Network race coverage of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix begins at 5:30 p.m. EDT Sunday, August 8.