Camping World Announces Expanded, Robust 2007 NASCAR Sponsorship Program With Team Members John Andretti, Kevin Harvick, Clint Boyer and Cale Gale.Program includes primary sponsorship in over 40 NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. sanctioned events in the Busch and Craftsman Truck series BOWLING GREEN Bowling Green. 1 City (1990 pop. 40,641), seat of Warren co., S Ky., on the Barren River; inc. 1812. It is a shipping and marketing center for an area producing tobacco, corn, livestock, and dairy items. , Ky. -- Camping World, America's largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced an expanded and robust 2007 NASCAR Sponsorship Program which will include 43 NASCAR events in the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series. RVs.com will join Camping World for this exciting ride into 2007. The company will see John Andretti John Andretti from Indianapolis, Indiana is an American race car driver, of Italian origin. He is one of the most versatile race car drivers in American history, winning in Indy car, NHRA Top Fuel Dragsters, endurance racing and NASCAR racing. return for a second year as driver of the #10 Camping World entry where he is expected to drive in 20 Busch events. Camping World welcomes its new association with Kevin Harvick For the racing team owned by Kevin Harvick and his wife Delana, see . Kevin Michael Harvick (born December 8, 1975 in Bakersfield, California) is an American race car driver and car owner, competing in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series for Richard Childress Racing, driving , Inc. Racing of Kernersville, NC. This NASCAR BUSCH and Craftsman Truck team is owned by Nextel Cup The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series is NASCAR's top racing series. It was formerly known as the Strictly Stock Series (1949), Grand National Series (1950-1971), and the Winston Cup Series (1972-2003). driver Kevin and Wife Delana Harvick. Camping World, along with RVs.com, will be the primary sponsors for eleven BUSCH Series The NASCAR Busch Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by NASCAR. It is NASCAR's "minor league" circuit (often compared to Triple-A baseball), and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big league" circuit, the Nextel Cup. starts in the #33 Chevrolet with rookie Cale Gale Cale Gale (born March 5, 1985 in Mobile, Alabama) is an American NASCAR Busch Series driver for Kevin Harvick Incorporated. Karting His racing career began when his father placed him on a go-kart at age 4. and NASCAR veterans Ron Fellows for the NFL player, see Ron Fellows (American football). Ron Fellows (born September 28, 1959) from Toronto, Ontario, Canada is an accomplished Sports Car driver, and a NASCAR Road Course Ringer. and Tony Raines Tony Raines (born April 14, 1964) is an American NASCAR driver. Born in LaPorte, Indiana, he drives the #96 Texas Instruments Chevy for Hall of Fame Racing. He is a former champion in the now defunct American Speed Association and rookie of the Year in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. sharing the driving duties. The company will also ride along on the #33 car for another 24 races as an associate sponsor while Nextel Cup regulars Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart For other persons named Tony Stewart, see Tony Stewart (disambiguation). Anthony Wayne "Tony" Stewart (born May 20, 1971) is an auto racing driver who was born in Columbus, Indiana. He has won championships in sprint cars, Indy cars, and stock cars. and Tony Raines divide the seat time. This robust sponsorship lineup will also see Camping World makes its first starts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2007 as the primary sponsor of the brand new KHI khi n. Variant of chi1. #2 Chevrolet Silverado entry for 12 races. Team Owner Kevin Harvick, NEXTEL Cup regular Clint Boyer and Gale will share the driving duties. Camping World President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Marcus Lemonis expressed his enthusiasm for the 2007 lineup saying, "We are extremely excited about our expanded NASCAR program for the coming year. We have great partners in John Andretti and Kevin Harvick and their teams. We're also pleased to have a number of our other teammates onboard, which are some of Camping World's best vendors and suppliers, for what every one anticipates will be a great season." These include valued Camping World suppliers Winegard, Norcold, King Dome, ADCO ADCO Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations ADCO Alcohol and Drug Control Officer ADCO Air Defense Control Center ADCO Alcohol & Drug Control Office ADCO Air Defense Communications Office ADCO Air Defense Coordination Organization , Honda, Coleman, Dometic, Banks Power Systems, Reese, Cobra, and Roadmaster. The partner companies will enjoy visibility with their company logos on the drivers' uniforms and cars as well as on other high profile promotional material. The 2007 season will commence with the traditional NASCAR opening event in Daytona Beach. The first Camping World sponsored race will the Friday, February 19 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opener with Rookie Cale Gale driving the #2 Camping World Chevy Silverado. That race will be followed on Saturday the 20th by the Busch Series debut of the #10 Camping World Toyota driven by NASCAR Veteran John Andretti. In addition to the expansion of its NASCAR program, Camping World is expanding its retail presence in the United States. The company anticipates adding between 15-20 new stores in 2007 and have a total of 100 by 2008. The brisk expansion of Camping World is well timed to respond to growing consumer demand as the outlook for the RV and RV supplies and accessories market burgeons, topping lists of US growth industries. A recent study by the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center found that one in 12 U.S. vehicle-owning households now own an RV. There are now 7.9 million households in the U.S. with a RV. This figure indicates a 58 percent rise in RV ownership since 1980. This study also anticipates similar growth in the future, thus providing the catalyst for additional Camping World stores across the country. About Camping World Camping World Inc., headquartered in Bowling Green, KY, is America's largest direct marketer and specialty retailer of RV and outdoor camping accessories and services. Founded in 1966, Camping World offers over 8000 quality products geared toward the RVing community, through nationwide SuperCenters, a well-established catalog call center and an award-winning Web site. Camping World is the industry leader in RV accessories and services. The company has grown from a single store in Bowling Green, KY to its current 65 SuperCenters with more than 500 service bays, in 25 states. The original 16-page black and white mail order catalog, begun in 1969, has expanded to 14 full-color issues. Today, combined circulation of catalogs and sales flyers exceed 25 million annually. The Web site, www.campingworld.com, logs 8 million visits each year. Through Camping World's rapidly growing number of destination SuperCenters, it provides RVers with high-quality products and services to help enhance their life on the road. Expanded offerings of products and services to protect the RV lifestyle include: the President's Club customer loyalty program; in-store Resource and Performance Centers featuring RV and Car Insurance and Roadside Assistance Service; Camping World RV Institute technical certification/training program; Goodwill Ambassador program; and the new campground discount program, Camp Club USA. For more information, visit us at www.campingworld.com. |
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