Andretti Global to partner with Yazaki Innovations for 2024 INDYCAR season
Andretti Global announced today that Yazaki Innovations, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yazaki created to grow innovation and emerging automotive and non-automotive technology initiatives, will serve as an official partner of the Andretti INDYCAR program. Starting at the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, Yazaki Innovations will have a presence on the entries of Kyle Kirkwood and Marcus Ericsson and will stay on the No. 27 AutoNation Honda and the No. 28 Delaware Life Honda for the remainder of the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
“There’s no better way to start a partnership in motorsports than at the most iconic race in the world, and we’re honored to do just that as we introduce Yazaki Innovations to the world of INDYCAR this May,” said Doug Bresnahan, Chief Commercial Officer at Andretti Global. “Andretti has always strived to lead the pack in cutting-edge motorsport advancements, so having a proven global leader in innovative automotive technology like Yazaki come on board is a such an incredible opportunity for our INDYCAR program.”
Established in 1941, the privately owned and globally operated Yazaki Corporation was built on the key pillars of strength, speed and growth, and the organization’s global manufacturing operations now span 46 countries boasting over 240,000 employees in 140 corporations. With over 80 years in the automotive business, Yazaki products, such as electrical distribution systems, components, electronic instrumentation and high-voltage, can be found in more than half of all combustion engine, hybrid and fully-electric vehicles.
“We’re thrilled to be joining the great team at Andretti Global,” said Erik Fleming, CEO and President at Yazaki Innovations. “Our values are completely aligned. At Yazaki Innovations we are serious about leveraging our strengths and moving fast to make a positive impact on the world. We can’t wait to win together and celebrate in victory lane.”
The Yazaki Innovations branding will be showcased for the first time with the Andretti INDYCAR team at the Greatest Spectacle in Racing on May 26 at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.