Kevin Harvick Inc. Announces New Primary Sponsor
Camping World Signs NASCAR Busch and Truck Series Sponsorship with Kevin
Harvick Inc.
Kernersville, N.C.
(February 7, 2007) – Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) announced today a
partnership with Bowling Green, Ky., based Camping World for the 2007 season.
Camping World will sponsor the No. 33 Busch Series Chevrolet for 11 races and
KHI’s second Truck Series entry, the No. 2 Chevrolet Silverado for 12 races.
RVs.com will also come on board this season in conjunction with Camping World,
as an associate sponsor in presenting both the No. 33 Busch Series Chevrolet
and the No. 2 Chevrolet Silverado Truck.
Driving duties for the No. 33 Camping World Chevrolet will be shared by NEXTEL
Cup driver Tony Raines, road course specialist Ron Fellows and KHI newcomer
Cale Gale. The No. 2 Chevrolet Silverado Truck will make its debut at Daytona
(Fla.) International Speedway with Gale behind the wheel. NEXTEL Cup driver
Clint Bowyer and Two-time Busch Series Champion Kevin Harvick will share seat
time with Gale in the No. 2 Camping World Chevrolet Silverado.
"I’m proud
to have Camping World jump on board here at KHI,” said Kevin Harvick, co-owner
and CEO of Kevin Harvick Inc. “Camping World has been around the sport for a
while and knows what it takes to be competitive. We look forward to working
with them on both the Busch and the Truck Series programs this season.”
Camping World, the
only parts, accessory and service retail brand in the RV industry, celebrated
its 40th anniversary in 2006. The retailer is a multi-state entity with 64
stores in 26 states, and 14 new stores expected to open in 2007. Camping World
is dedicated to offering its customers the very best products available.
“We are
delighted to partner with a premier NASCAR team like Kevin Harvick Inc. and
its outstanding stable of drivers, said Marcus Lemonis, Chief Executive
Officer of Camping World. “A number of our vendors and partners are joining us
in the NASCAR program this year and we are certain that the Harvick Racing
program will deliver an exceptional experience for all the companies
participating.”
About
Kevin Harvick Inc.
Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) is a
70,000 sq. ft. facility located in Kernersville, N.C. KHI is home to the No.
33 AES HR Solutions and No. 2 Camping World Truck Series teams and the No. 33
Old Spice/Bounty/RoadLoans/Camping World and the No. 77 Dollar General stores
Busch Series teams. KHI enters into its fourth year of full-time competition
in 2007 in NASCAR’s elite divisions. Please visit
www.kevinharvickinc.com
for more information.
About
Camping World
Camping World Inc.,
headquartered in Bowling Green, Ky., is America’s largest direct marketer and
specialty retailer of RV and outdoor camping accessories and services. Founded
in 1966, Camping World offers over 8000 quality products geared toward the
RVing community, through nationwide SuperCenters, a well-established catalog
call center and an award-winning Web site. Camping World is the industry
leader in RV accessories and services. The company has grown from a single
store in Bowling Green, Ky., to its current 64 SuperCenters with more than 350
service bays, in 26 states. The original 16-page black and white mail order
catalog, begun in 1969, has expanded to 14 full-color issues. Today, combined
circulation of catalogs and sales flyers exceed 25 million annually. The Web
site, www.campingworld.com, logs 8 million visits each year.
Through Camping World's rapidly growing number of destination
SuperCenters, it provides RVers with high-quality products and services to
help enhance their life on the road. Expanded offerings of products and
services to protect the RV lifestyle include: the President's Club customer
loyalty program; in-store Resource and Performance Centers featuring RV and
Car Insurance and Roadside Assistance Service; Camping World RV Institute
technical certification/training program; Goodwill Ambassador program; and the
new campground discount program, Camp Club USA.
For more information, visit us at
www.campingworld.com.
About
RVs.com
RVs.com is a one-stop
shopping and informational web site for the recreation-vehicle enthusiast.
Viewers can access real-time RV inventory, accessories, equipment and
RV-lifestyle information.
Features of RVs.com include
new and used RV inventory and areas for private RV owners to sell RVs, obtain
financing and insurance and purchase RV accessories or trailers. The
user-friendly site also provides RV-lifestyle information about campgrounds,
clubs, publications, safety, rallies and events from around the country plus
employment opportunities in the RV industry.