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CHIP GANASSI RACING TEAMS PARTNER WITH NINTENDO AND TARGET TO SPONSOR 1,100 MILES OF AUTO RACING OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Nintendo's Wii Fit To Be Primary Sponsor on Alex Lloyd's No. 16 Dallara Honda in the Indianapolis 500 and the Team's No. 40 Dodge in the Coke 600
CONCORD, N.C. & INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 14, 2008)-Chip Ganassi Racing Teams announced today it has partnered with Nintendo and its long-time sponsor Target, to have Nintendo's newest Video Game, Wii Fit", as the sponsor of 1,100 miles of auto racing on Sunday, May 25. Nintendo and Wii Fit become the primary sponsors on Alex Lloyd's No. 16 Dallara Honda in the Indianapolis 500 and later in the day along with Target on the team's No. 40 Dodge in the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, N.C.
By sponsoring the Wii Fit 1,100, Nintendo follows Target as one of the only sponsors that will have cars competing in both races as Target has Scott Dixon and Dan Wheldon starting one-two in the Indy 500 and Reed Sorenson competing in his third Coke 600 The 500 mile Indianapolis 500 is the longest race on the IndyCar Series schedule while the 600 mile Coca-Cola 600 is the same in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
· Wii Fit Combines Fun and Fitness: The active-play phenomenon started by Wii Sports" now spreads to your whole body thanks to the pressure-sensitive Wii Balance Board" Accessory, which comes packed with Wii Fit. Wii Fit has an extensive array of fun and dynamic activities, including strength training, aerobics, yoga and balance games. Many of these activities focus toward providing a "core" workout, a popular exercise method that emphasizes slower, controlled motions. Wii Fit also allows users to set fitness goals and track progress over time. Getting in shape has never been so much fun. The game launches on May 21 and can be purchased at any Target store.
· Memorial Day Weekend - His Time to Shine: Franchitti, who would normally pilot the No. 40 Target/Wii Fit Dodge is still recovering from a fractured ankle he suffered three weeks ago in a Talladega SuperSpeedway racing incident. A final decision on Franchitti's status has not been made nor has a replacement been named in the event Franchitti cannot compete in the Coke 600. Last year over Memorial Day weekend, Franchitti captured the Borg Warner trophy in the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He went on to capture the 2007 IndyCar Series championship before beginning his transition to stock cars at Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS). Franchitti is one of three former Indy 500 winners running in the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
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