NASCAR and Straight Talk Wireless Announce Official Partnership
25 Julio 2024 - 7:27AM
Business Wire
Straight Talk Wireless Becomes Entitlement
Partner for the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami
Speedway in October
NASCAR and Straight Talk Wireless today announced an official
multi-year partnership that makes Straight Talk Wireless an
Official Wireless Partner of NASCAR. With this, Straight Talk
Wireless also becomes an Official Partner of Homestead-Miami
Speedway, including the entitlement to the October 27 NASCAR Cup
Series playoff race – the Straight Talk Wireless 400. Terms were
not disclosed.
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NASCAR and Straight Talk Wireless
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“We’re excited to come together with NASCAR as there is so much
overlap between Straight Talk customers and NASCAR fans,” said
Cheryl Gresham, CMO of Verizon Value. “This partnership is very
fitting. Our Straight Talk customers appreciate real value and
reliable service wherever they are. As they experience the
legendary NASCAR series this year, we look forward to meeting them
at the track.”
In addition, NASCAR and Straight Talk Wireless will also be
joining forces to present “NASCAR on Tour,” an exciting event
series coming to select Walmart parking lots in Daytona Beach,
Florida; Darlington, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Bentonville,
Arkansas; Bristol, Tennessee; Kansas City, Missouri; Talladega,
Alabama; Charlotte, North Carolina; Greenville, South Carolina; and
Miami, Florida from August 21 to October 27. “NASCAR on Tour” will
bring the ultimate racing experience to fans across the country,
allowing them the opportunity to enjoy racing-themed experiences,
giveaways, driver appearances, exclusive offers and much more.
Additionally, new customers attending the “NASCAR on Tour” on-site
events are eligible to participate in an exclusive Straight Talk
Wireless promotion: buy one month and get one month free on any
unlimited plan.
“Straight Talk Wireless is such a recognizable brand, and one
that shares NASCAR’s priorities in providing tremendous value for
its customers and their families,” said Michelle Byron, NASCAR
executive vice president and chief partnership and licensing
officer. “We are thrilled to have Straight Talk Wireless join the
NASCAR family as an Official Partner, both at the league and track
level.”
Available only at Walmart or via www.straighttalk.com, Straight
Talk Wireless is a wireless service provider that offers a wide
variety of value-based plans, including month-to-month options for
customers seeking plan flexibility and affordable pricing. As part
of the Official Partnership, Straight Talk Wireless will have a
presence at all NASCAR-owned events, including the option to
activate on site at select events and to create customized offers
for NASCAR fans.
The NASCAR Cup Series continues with the Cook Out 400 at
Richmond Raceway on Sunday, August 11 at 6 pm ET on USA, MRN and
SiriusXM and NASCAR Radio.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is
the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the
United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports
entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national
series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR
CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil
Sprint Race, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR
Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series,
ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified
Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts
Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®)
governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier
U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network,
Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach,
Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR
sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more
than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and
follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat.
About Straight Talk
Wireless
Straight Talk Wireless provides quality no-contract wireless
solutions to value-conscious consumers and is available exclusively
at Walmart, Walmart.com, and Straighttalk.com.
Straight Talk is part of the Verizon Value portfolio of prepaid
brands, which includes Total Wireless, Visible, Tracfone, Simple
Mobile, SafeLink, Walmart Family Mobile, and Verizon Prepaid.
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Christian Bochicchio NASCAR Communications
704-720-3190 cbochicchio@nascar.com
Straight Talk Public Relations
Valuemediarelations@verizon.com