U.S. Concrete Enters Partnership With Andretti Autosport
Andretti Autosport announced today the addition of a new
partner as national ready-mixed concrete producer U.S. Concrete enters IndyCar
competition for the first time, paired with third-generation racer Marco
Andretti. U.S. Concrete, a leader in concrete manufacturing and green building,
has joined the team to brand the No. 98 Honda for six Verizon IndyCar Series
races including Long Beach, Indianapolis [Grand Prix and Indy 500], Texas,
Pocono and Sonoma.
“The legacy and strength of the Andretti team exemplifies the business units
that make up the U.S. Concrete family and is an excellent platform to showcase
what we offer,” said U.S. Concrete
Marketing Communications Manager, Andrew Pinkerton. “Our
partnership with Marco Andretti and Andretti Autosport is very exciting and we
look forward to taking this partnership beyond the race track and integrating
the Andretti’s winning formula into our business.”
“I’m really happy to welcome U.S. Concrete to the Verizon IndyCar Series and
our Andretti family,” said Andretti
Autosport CEO Michael Andretti. “U.S. Concrete is a leading
brand in its industry, as is the Andretti brand in IndyCar, so we are very
excited about this partnership.”
Marco Andretti and the No. 98 U.S. Concrete /
Curb Honda will join teammates Ryan Hunter-Reay (No. 28 DHL Honda), Alexander
Rossi (No. 27 NAPA AUTO PARTS Honda) and Zach Veach (No. 26 Group One Thousand
One Honda) for spring training under the lights at ISM Raceway in Avondale, AZ,
Friday and Saturday.
The 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series will kick off
March 9 on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.