Gallagher, the global insurance brokerage and risk management consulting services company has reached a multi-year partnership with Penske Entertainment Corporation which will see Gallagher service as primary sponsor to Team Penske’s NTT IndyCar Series programme during the 2022 season.
Gallagher branding will also appear across the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the company will serve as entitlement sponsor to the Gallagher Grand Prix on July 30.
Speaking about the news, Roger Penske, owner of IndyCar, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Team Penske said:
“It is exciting that a global brand like Gallagher recognizes the opportunities to grow as a partner with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Team Penske, aligning with our goals and our vision. “We know that Gallagher shares many of the core values that are important across our Penske Entertainment and Team Penske motorsports properties. Gallagher plans to take full advantage of our partnership to not only showcase their brand, but provide a special, one-of-a-kind experience through motorsports.”
Gallagher also will become the branded partner of the all-new Gallagher Pavilion in Pagoda Plaza at IMS, which hosts countless hospitality events throughout the year, including during the action-packed Month of May. Gallagher also will have additional signage at the track during the Indianapolis 500 and other IMS race events.
Gallagher are no stronger to the NTT IndyCar Series having sponsored Max Chilton during his NTT IndyCar Series career at Chip Ganassi Racing and Carlin while also sponsoring Conor Daly at Carlin.
Speaking about the news, Christopher Mead, Chief Marketing Officer with Gallagher commented saying:
In partnering with Penske Entertainment and Team Penske, we are able to do what we do best – provide solutions that every business needs – insurance, risk management and consulting – while also having an exciting opportunity to forge new relationships with an outstanding brand. “We are thrilled to be aligning with a partner who reflects The Gallagher Way values of ethics and community service and who can provide unique experiences for our clients, prospects, employees and partners.”
The partnership also includes primary partnership by Gallagher on the Team Penske No. 3 Gallagher Chevrolet driven by NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year and 2022 race winner Scott McLaughlin for two events – the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on June 5 and the Gallagher Grand Prix.