TOANO, Va.--(Business Wire)--
Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL), the largest specialty retailer of
hardwood flooring in the United States, announced today that it will
sponsor Travis Kvapil, driver of the No. 28 Yates Racing Ford at the
2008 Coca-Cola 600. The May 25th race at Lowe's Motor Speedway will
mark the first primary sponsorship for Lumber Liquidators in NASCAR's
Sprint Cup Series in 2008.
"NASCAR fans are great supporters and customers of Lumber
Liquidators, and we are always interested in opportunities with the
Sprint Cup Series that support our successful history in the Craftsman
Truck Series," said Tom Sullivan, founder and CEO of Lumber
Liquidators. "Travis Kvapil is a great driver and Yates Racing is a
formidable team with a championship in its past -- we look forward to
running up front at the Coca-Cola 600."
Kvapil finished eighth in the May 10th race at Darlington Raceway,
his third top-10 finish of the season. He currently sits 18th in the
NASCAR driver point standings.
"There's a lot of momentum right now at Yates Racing, thanks to
all the wonderful sponsors we've enjoyed partnerships with already
this year. We're very grateful that companies recognize our increased
performance both on and off the track," said Travis Kvapil, driver of
the No. 28 Lumber Liquidators Ford. "Lumber Liquidators is a fantastic
company and I am proud that they chose to partner with our No. 28 team
for the Coca-Cola 600; one of the most exciting races on the Sprint
Cup schedule."
About Yates Racing
Yates Racing operates two motorsports teams in the NASCAR Sprint
Cup Series. Formerly known as Robert Yates Racing, the team is owned
by Doug Yates, who took the reins after his father, Robert Yates,
retired at the end of the 2007 season, and partnered with Max Jones; a
former road racer and long-time championship General Manager. The 2008
season will mark the 20th year of competition for the Ford team.
During those years, the organization had a total of 57 wins, 48 poles,
269 top-five finishes, 427 top-ten finishes, and a NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series Championship. Yates Racing will field two Ford Fusions in the
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, with drivers Travis Kvapil and David
Gilliland. Sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact
Kevin Thomas with Yates Racing at 704-706-2120.
About Lumber Liquidators, Inc.
Lumber Liquidators is the largest specialty retailer of hardwood
flooring in the United States. With more than 130 stores and 150
varieties of flooring, including solid and engineered hardwood,
bamboo, cork and laminate, and featuring premier brands such as
Bellawood (which features a 50-year warranty), Dream Home, Schon,
Virginia Mill Works, and Morning Star, Lumber Liquidators has one of
the most extensive selections of prefinished and unfinished hardwood
flooring in the industry. Its hardwood line is made up of more than 25
domestic and exotic wood species in both prefinished and unfinished
brands of various lengths and widths.
While keeping costs down is part of the Company's philosophy,
Lumber Liquidators is also committed to offering high-quality,
name-brand products that it stands behind with confidence.
Yates Racing
Jessica Rohlik, 704-720-4612
jrohlik@teamyatesracing.com
or
Verve Sponsorship Group
Brian Evans, 404-593-8320
bevans@vervesg.com
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