JD Mobley Wins 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup With Back-to-Back Wins in Mexico
Wyatt Gooden Wins Rookie of the Year Honors
It was JD Mobley’s weekend, as the 19-year old led every lap run in the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Series’ debut at Autodromo Internacional Miguel E. Abed in Amozoc, Mexico. With his second wire-to-wire victory this afternoon, Mobley also clinches the 2010 Jetta TDI Cup title, on the strength of two wins, two poles and seven top-five appearances this season.
“What a fantastic weekend,” said Mobley after the race. ”I came to Mexico in fifth place in the Championship, so I knew I had my work cut out for myself. Everything seemed to fall into place and things just went perfectly. On the restart this afternoon, I made sure to stay calm and patient and make sure I drove with a level head. I did just that and it worked out for me, as I was able to keep the lead and go on to win the race. It’s a great feeling to be the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Champion and after this weekend, it just goes to show – it’s never over until the final lap.”
Series rookie, Wyatt Gooden finished the race in second and in doing so, earned Rookie of the Year honors for the 2010 season. Puebla native, Juan Pablo Sierra Lendle finished third, marking his second podium result of the weekend at his home track. Orizaba, Mexico native Juan Pablo Delgado was right behind Sierra Lendle in fourth place and rookie Kevin Gleason rounds out the top-five. Read more
Chicago Captain Jonathan Toews Signs With Bauer Hockey
Stanley Cup Champion and Conn Smythe Winner Becomes Latest Elite Player to Join Bauer Family
Bauer Hockey announced that Chicago Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews has joined the company’s roster of athletes, becoming the latest elite player to ink an official endorsement deal with the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of hockey equipment. Toews, who signed a five-year deal with the company, will exclusively wear Bauer equipment during the 2010-2011 NHL season and will work closely with Bauer’s product development team to provide insight and feedback into future product direction.
Toews led the Blackhawks to their first Stanley Cup in 49 years and earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The captain registered 25 goals and 43 assists in last year’s championship season and led all Blackhawks with seven goals and 22 assists for 29 points in 22 playoff games. In addition to guiding the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup, the 22-year-old Canadian earned an Olympic gold medal in February, becoming the youngest player in history to win a Stanley Cup, Olympic Gold and a World Championship. Read more
Aaron Mokoena Calls on Schools to Join npower Football League Kids Cup
Aaron Mokoena of Portsmouth FC has unveiled the new npower Football League Kids Cup competition, a six-a-side competition for teams of mixed under 11s designed to nurture a new generation of football stars and encourage healthy competition amongst kids.
Alongside the Kids Cup, npower will also be supporting a similar competition for teams of under 13 girls titled the npower Football League Girls Cup.
Aaron is encouraging schools to sign up for both cups by entering their local competition, in the hopes of winning the chance to represent the club at the regional, and then later area and national phases of the competitions.
The best sides will then battle it out in front of thousands of fans before one of The Football League’s showpiece finals.
Clare McDougall, npower’s head of Education and Community, commented:
“npower is really pleased to be supporting the involvement of children in sport from an early age – a key component of our sponsorship of The Football League. Encouraging a bit of healthy competition amongst kids is great for building their self-confidence and who knows, we may even be nurturing a few future pro players too.” Read more
Concha y Toro and Manchester United Seal a Global Partnership at Old Trafford
Sir Alex Ferguson, first team manager of Manchester United, and Richard Arnold, Commercial Director, together with the chairman of Concha y Toro, Alfonso Larrain and the global marketing manager Giancarlo Bianchetti, officially signed the partnership between Manchester United and Concha y Toro, watched by some of the star players of the first team squad. This three-year deal makes Concha y Toro the official wine partner of the English club.
At a ceremony at the Old Trafford stadium, Sir Alex Ferguson said, “There are many similarities between wine and football. In football we seek the best young players to develop and form them from their beginnings to make them outstanding Manchester United players. And I have seen a similarity with Concha y Toro, which seeks to harvest the best grapes, produce the best wines and have the patience and intelligence to ensure that the end result is perfect. Vina Concha y Toro shares these qualities with Manchester United and it is therefore a tremendous pleasure for me to be part of this partnership which I sincerely hope will have an excellent future.”
Alfonso Larrain said that “At this time when Chile is celebrating its Bicentenary, we are depositaries as a company of the global recognition that our brand of wines has achieved, reflecting the history of Chilean winemaking throughout our life and capitalizing on the positioning achieved. Chile is a world-class wine-producing country. This partnership gives us a visibility and unique reach for a wine brand and this is why today is a landmark in our history.”
The signing of the partnership continues tonight with a gala dinner hosted by Manchester United legends. Finally, on Sunday the guests will have the opportunity to watch Manchester United play Liverpool. The deal will see Concha y Toro’s logo on the digital boards at each of the home games for three years, in addition to their wines being served within the hospitality suites at Old Trafford. Concha y Toro will also be able to use the club’s intellectual property and official emblems for communications purposes.
The Dodge Brand Races to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon
The Dodge brand is going the distance as an official sponsor of the “ING Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon.” The Dodge running team of corporate volunteers will lace up their running shoes and participate in the half marathon in Philadelphia on Sunday, Sept. 19. In addition to being an official sponsor of the half marathon, the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango will lead the way for thousands of runners as the official pace vehicle.
The Dodge running team will gear up in a Dodge Grand Caravan and leave the Detroit area on Friday, Sept. 17, and make the trek to earn their stripes in the Philadelphia Half Marathon. Running enthusiasts can check out runner profiles and training tips on the Dodge brand Facebook page.
“At the Dodge brand, we are passionate about our products, and we’re also passionate about living life to the fullest,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “Running is a fun, energetic and healthy sport that reflects many of our own brand values, and participating in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series is an excellent opportunity to expose our brand to the more than 1 million people who are somehow involved in or touched by the series.”
Marathon runners and attendees will be fully immersed in the Dodge brand experience with interactive mobile applications, such as Facebook and Twitter, throughout the event’s two-day Health & Fitness Expo. On site, the brand will have a display that features the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango. Dodge brand fans and marathon supporters can go along for the ride via the Dodge brand Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dodge and the Dodge brand Twitter handle (@dodge). Read more