Newman and Roush Fenway Racing Honor Fallen Service Members during
Coca-Cola 600
CHARLOTTE, N.C. & PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2019--
On Sunday, May 26, Oscar Mayer and NASCAR® driver Ryan
Newman will salute to the troops at the Coca-Cola 600 with a patriotic
paint scheme featuring the stars and stripes and recognizing one special
service member.
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Newman’s No. 6 Oscar Mayer Hot Dog Ford Mustang will be painted
to pay tribute to the late Sgt. James Nolen as part of NASCAR’s 600
Miles of Remembrance initiative, which honors fallen service members
with patriotic car wraps and coordinates visits to military bases
leading up to the race.
“It was an honor to meet the family of Sgt. Nolen at Fort Bragg, N.C.,
in April when we unveiled the paint scheme dedicated to him,” said Ryan
Newman, driver of the No. 6 Ford Mustang. “It’s a special feeling to
represent Sgt. Nolen with his name on the No. 6 Oscar Mayer Hot Dog
Ford Mustang, and I’m proud to share this moment with his family as they
join us for race weekend in Charlotte.”
Newman teams up with Oscar Mayer for the third time this season,
after debuting Oscar MayerDeli Fresh and Bacon wraps in
Daytona and Phoenix. Newman has three top-10 finishes on the season and
sits 17th in the points standings.
“We at Oscar Mayer are honored to be a part of the Coca-Cola
Racing Family’s commitment to honoring U.S. military members,” said Matt
Riezman, Associate Director of Marketing, Oscar Mayer. “Proudly
displaying Sgt. James Nolen’s name on the No. 6 Oscar Mayer Hot Dog Ford
Mustang is a meaningful way to celebrate Sgt. Nolen and Memorial Day
Weekend.”
For more information about Oscar Mayerand Oscar MayerHot
Dogs, visit OscarMayer.com or Facebook,
Twitter
or Instagram.
About The Kraft Heinz Company
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products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be
the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest
global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately
$26 billion. Our portfolio is a diverse mix of iconic and emerging
brands. As the guardians of these brands and the creators of innovative
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About Roush Fenway Racing
Roush Fenway Racing is the winningest team in NASCAR history, fielding
multiple teams in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series competition. Moving
into its 32nd season, Roush Fenway is a leader in driver development,
having launched the careers for many of the top drivers in the sport.
Off track, Roush Fenway is a leader in NASCAR marketing solutions,
pioneering motorsport’s first team-focused TV show and producing
multiple award-winning Social Media, digital content and experiential
marketing campaigns. Roush Fenway is co-owned by Jack Roush, the
winningest team owner in NASCAR history and Fenway Sports Group, parent
company of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox and English Premier
League’s Liverpool F.C. Visit RoushFenway.com, circle on Google+, become
a fan on Facebook and Instagram, and follow on Twitter at @roushfenway.
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Lynne Galia
847-646-4396
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Cary
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Kevin
Woods
704-720-4642
KWoods@roushfenway.com