ASSOCIATE CAR SPONSORS
For over 15 years, Magnum, a division of Hi-Tec Sports USA, Inc., has been the leader in offering unsurpassed comfort, technology, and value in uniform footwear used by law enforcement, military, fire/rescue, and emergency medical agencies around the world. The Work Series offers safety footwear for construction, trade, and industrial personnel. Distributed in over 70 countries, Magnum footwear is made to stand up to the most demanding situations while offering uncompromising comfort and performance.
Beginning in 2008, Magnum entered into a partnership with Panther Racing to supply the team’s clothing and footwear, including the items worn by the team at-track and, this year they have expanded their role as the team’s merchandise provider. Panther proudly wears Magnum footwear and clothing during the rigorous IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights seasons, and is proud to supply the same quality essential equipment to its fans via the team’s online store. www.magnumboots.com
The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America’s military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
Because members of the military and their families are stationed worldwide and must often travel great distances for specialized medical care, Fisher House™ Foundation donates "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.
There is at least one Fisher House™ at every major military medical center to assist families in need and to ensure that they are provided with the comforts of home in a supportive environment. Annually, the Fisher House™ program serves more than 10,000 families, and have made available nearly 2.5 million days of lodging to family members since the program originated in 1990.
By law, there is no charge for any family to stay at a Fisher House operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs; and Fisher House Foundation uses donations to reimburse the individual Fisher Houses operated by the Army, Navy, and Air Force. No family pays to stay at any Fisher House!
www.fisherhouse.org
MasterCraft has been shaping the boating industry since 1968. More than three decades after the original MasterCraft made its debut, their goal remains the same - to continue building the world's best ski, wakeboard and luxury performance powerboats, year after year. The Vonore, Tennessee plants are staffed with dedicated professionals, working on your next boat.
www.mastercraft.com
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the Mahwah, N.J.-based sales and marketing subsidiary of Japan’s Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of technology-driven products including next generation networked, multifunctional office solutions. Sharp MFPs provide best-in-class functionality, simple connectivity and exceptional productivity for today’s demanding workgroups. Network printing, advanced data and document security, and versatile document distribution capabilities are among the powerful features that enable Sharp digital MFPs to print, copy and deliver professional documents efficiently and confidentially in both black and white and full color. ww.sharpusa.com
Honda entered the IndyCar Series in 2003, facing strong competition from both General Motors and Toyota. From 2003-05, Honda teams and drivers scored 28 victories in 49 races, including the 2004 and ’05 Indianapolis 500s. Honda won the IndyCar Series Manufacturers’ Championships in both 2004 and ’05. For 2006, Honda became the single engine supplier to the IndyCar Series, and the company will continue in that role through 2010.
During the course of the 18-race 2008 IndyCar season, 39 drivers recorded a total of 242,667 miles without a single in-race engine failure. For the third consecutive season, Honda powered the entire 33-car starting field at the 2008 Indianapolis 500. And for the third year in a row – and the only three times in Indy history – there was not a single engine-related retirement in the event.
Today, HPD operates out of a two-story, 124,000-square-foot facility in Santa Clarita, California, with complete design, manufacturing and R&D capabilities. Honda and technical partner Ilmor Engineering service and maintain a pool of more than 80 3.5-liter (213.6 cubic inch) Honda HI9R Indy V-8 engines used throughout the 2009 IndyCar season.
www.hondaracing.com
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense organization. It is a staff group within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (OASD/RA), which is in itself a part of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. ESGR operates through a network of thousands of volunteers throughout the nation and Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
ESGR was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee’s military commitment. It is the lead DoD organization for this mission under DoD Directive 1250.1. www.ESGR.org
Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is Panther Racing's national charity. Best Buddies mission is to enhance the lives of intellectually challenged people by providing opportunities for socialization and employment.
www.bestbuddies.org
Bridgestone/Firestone supplies Panther Racing and the competitors of the Indy Racing League with it's Firehawk brand competition tires. Founded in 1900, the Akron, Ohio based company has more victories at the Indianapolis 500 than all the other tire manufacturers combined.
www.firestone.com
Stoops Freightliner’s goal is to be the most successful truck and trailer dealership by providing its customers with the best products and services available. Formed by Jeff Stoops, whose dealership was one of the first to offer seven day, 24-hour service and was named the 1994 ATD Dealer of the Year for North America. All of Panther Racing’s tractors and trailers are provided by Stoops Freightliner.
www.stoops.com










