Andretti Global announced on Tuesday that Chili’s Grill & Bar would make their NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut, serving as the primary sponsor to Kyle Kirkwood’s No.27 Honda for the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg presented by RP Funding which takes place from February 28 to March 2.
GEORGE FELIX, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, CHILI’S GRILL & BAR
“When the opportunity to expand our motorsports program in 2025 with Andretti and Kyle Kirkwood came up, we didn’t need much convincing. We teamed up with Spire Motorsports last year because we had a strong belief that race fans are also Chili’s fans, and that was confirmed time and time again. Coupling our 50-year legacy with an unmatched name like Andretti is an ideal way to expand our racing footprint this year, and we can’t wait to invite more race fans to Chili’s this year.”
DOUG BRESNAHAN, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, ANDRETTI GLOBAL
“It’s great to have Chili’s support of Kyle’s entry for the season opening race in St. Petersburg. As a new sponsor with our INDYCAR program, I’m excited to see the impact of the partnership with our fans as well as Chili’s customers and employees. Chili’s has established a strong presence in motorsports through their NASCAR partnership, and we are excited to expand their exposure within the sport of INDYCAR”
KYLE KIRKWOOD, DRIVER OF NO. 27 CHILI’S HONDA, ANDRETTI INDYCAR
“It’s a true honor to represent Chili’s for the first race of the season. There’s immense excitement within our team to have Chili’s on board. We all love Chili’s — especially their chips and salsa! 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for Andretti Global, and I look forward to carrying Chili’s along to victory in St. Petersburg.”