Liberty Coach Joins with AJ Foyt Racing for the 2020 Indianapolis 500
(EDITOR’S NOTE: On Tuesday, August 11, AJ Foyt Racing issued the following press release announcing Liberty Coach as a sponsor of its No. 41 car in the 2020 Indianapolis 500. Two Elegant Lady coaches will be on hand for all race-related activities, which culminate in the 104th running of the race on Sunday, August 23.)
Liberty Coach has joined as an associate sponsor of A.J. Foyt’s No. 41 K-Line Insulators USA Chevrolet for the 2020 Indianapolis 500. The car will be driven by Dalton Kellett, who will be staying in a Liberty Coach throughout his stay at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
“It’s an honor to be involved in one of the greatest races in the United States if not the world. And to be involved with A.J. Foyt ‘s team is also an honor for my company and my family,” said Frank Konigseder, Jr., managing partner of the company which was founded by his parents in 1968.
The agreement is the company’s first foray into sponsorship of an NTT INDYCAR Series team and the company’s logo will be featured on the aeroscreen of Kellett’s car. The rookie driver will be staying in a luxury coach for the duration of the event which starts with on track activities on August 12th.
Kellett, who has been driving the No. 14 Chevrolet on the road courses for the team this season, will be making his Indy 500 debut in the No. 41 entry. He is thrilled to have a Liberty Coach as his home base at the Speedway.
“I’m very happy to welcome Liberty Coach, Inc. to the #41 team for the Indy 500,” Kellett said. “We live at the track for two weeks during the month of August. Having one of their world-class motorcoaches to call home for the entire time will really make things easier. They have all the amenities of home, are well designed, and are very spacious. I’m looking forward to relaxing in the coach after a long day at the track!”
All of this year’s Indy 500 action can be viewed via NBC Sports Gold, NBCSN or NBC. Visit IMS.com or INDYCAR.com for a comprehensive streaming and broadcast schedule. The 104th Running of the Indy 500 will take place Sunday, Aug. 23, with national coverage beginning on NBC at 1 p.m. ET.
