Aflac Racing Gears Up for 2009 NASCAR Season With New Paint Scheme
Insurer reveals new look of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion for Next Season and Beyond
Aflac Incorporated unveiled its sleek new look for Roush Fenway Racing’s No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion driven by NASCAR veteran Carl Edwards. Beginning next season, Edwards, who has a multi-year primary sponsorship with Aflac, will race in one of the most formidable-looking cars in 2009. With the main color jet black and the secondary colors shades of green and blue, this ride will be hard to miss — even at speeds of 200 mph. Aflac revealed the new color scheme during a circuit stop in Indiana with Edwards present.
“Aflac is excited about its sponsorship of the Number 99 and Carl Edwards, and we wanted to make sure that showed through with the car design in 2009,” said Paul S. Amos II, president, Aflac; COO, U.S. Operations. “The new paint scheme exudes tremendous energy, speed and stealth, and showcases the Aflac Duck and signature feather design. We anticipate the new design to be a fan-favorite.”
“I am so excited to be racing with the Aflac Duck for many more races,” said Edwards, a three-time winner this season and No. 4 in points in the Sprint Cup Series. “Black is an intimidating color; it will be hard to miss us on the track. The Aflac Duck and I look forward to bringing the checkered flag home in style many times over the next few seasons in the new car.”
“We are thrilled to be more involved with Aflac for several more years,” added Jack Roush, Roush Fenway Racing team owner. “It is exciting to be associated with a sponsor who loves the sport as much as we do and actively participates in their sponsorship. They have been an outstanding sponsor and we’re pleased that Aflac will be a bigger part of our team. Seeing the new paint scheme gets me fired up for next season, and I look forward to seeing it in Victory Lane often.”
The new paint scheme will debut in February 2009 at Daytona International Speedway. For more information, including images of the new paint scheme, please visit www.AflacRacing.com.
Racing fans can visit www.AflacRacing.com for exclusive videos, track analysis, promotions, screen savers and other features. Racing fans can also watch Edwards and the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion at the following upcoming races:
July 27 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Aug. 31 at Auto Club Speedway
Oct. 11 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Aflac is an official sponsor of NASCAR and the official supplemental insurance company for Carl Edwards and Roush Fenway Racing. In 2007, Aflac became an official sponsor of Roush Fenway Racing and NASCAR, sponsoring four drivers for eight races. In 2008, Aflac continued its sponsorship, but chose to run exclusively with Edwards and have already taken home one checkered flag. With Edwards’ personal focus on health and wellness coupled with Aflac’s ability to pay cash benefits promptly to help policyholders with bills, this expanded relationship promises to be a win on and off the track. Some of Aflac’s insurance policies provide a Wellness Benefit for routine covered examinations and other preventive tests, such as screenings for different illnesses and conditions.
Source: Aflac Incorporated
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