GearWrench® Joins Fastenal Racing As Premier Sponsor Of The No. 5 Fastenal Chevrolet, Driven By Dale Earnhardt Jr.
BALTIMORE (March 12, 2009) &mdash GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Danaher Tool Group, today announced it has signed on as a premier sponsor of Fastenal Racing for the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series. GearWrench and Fastenal will join forces to sponsor Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR’s most popular driver, as he pilots the No. 5 Fastenal Chevrolet.
"We’re proud to support NASCAR, one of America’s favorite sports," said Marc Mangus, senior brand manager for GearWrench. "It’s great to be a part of the Fastenal team in sponsoring a household name like Dale Earnhardt Jr."
As part of the agreement, GearWrench will sponsor seven out of 35 Nationwide Series races scheduled in 2009. The sponsorship kicks off on April 4th at Texas Motor Speedway and will continue through September 11th of this year.
A longtime favorite of the automotive industry and car enthusiasts alike, GearWrench tools are recognized for improving productivity, increasing torque, eliminating excess bulk, and working efficiently within tight spaces.
"We are happy to welcome GearWrench to the sponsorship team," said Pat Resch, Fastenal's vice president of marketing. "GearWrench tools dramatically improve productivity, and they'll be a valuable asset for the pit crews working on the No. 5 Fastenal Chevrolet."
This is GearWrench's second year as a primary sponsor of the Fastenal racing program.
About Fastenal
Since 1967 Fastenal [NASDAQ: FAST] has grown from a small-town fastener store into North America's largest fastener distributor and one of the world's leading full-line industrial supply distributors. Each of Fastenal's 2,300+ stores is a full-service, one-stop source for a vast range of industrial and construction products — 100% focused on meeting local customers' supply needs, backed by the company's global distribution strength. This local service model enables Fastenal stores to tailor inventory to anticipate local demand while providing personal, flexible service that's recognized as the industry standard. To learn more about Fastenal's people, products, services and solutions, visit www.fastenal.com.
About JR Motorsports
JR Motorsports is the management company and racing operation for Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR's most popular driver and winner of more than 40 NASCAR-sanctioned races. JR Motorsports competes in multiple racing divisions, including the NASCAR Nationwide Series. In 2008, JRM enjoyed a breakout season with four Nationwide Series victories between its two teams. The JR Motorsports facilities are based out of Mooresville, N.C., and include the JR Nation retail store, Dale Jr. Fan Experience, and DEJ Realty. For more information on JR Motorsports, visit www.dalejr.com.
About GearWrench
GearWrench is a premier hand tool brand from Danaher Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. Since the launch of the original patented 5-degree ratcheting wrench, the GearWrench brand has continuously led the industry with breakthroughs in pass-thru ratchets, sockets, screw/nut drivers, pliers and specialty tools. More than 70 million GearWrench products have been "Professionally Tested" throughout the world. Additional information about GearWrench is available online at www.gearwrench.com.
About Danaher
Danaher, a diversified technology leader, designs, manufactures and markets innovative products and services with strong brand names and significant market positions. Driven by strong core values and a foundation provided by the Danaher Business System, Danaher's associates are pursuing a focused strategy aimed at creating a Premiere Global Enterprise. Additional information about Danaher is available online at www.danaher.com.
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