Petree #33 Sponsor? UPDATE 2 Yep Autoliv: hearing #33 Chevy owner, Andy Petree, is close to signing a sponsor, not sure if it is a one race deal for the Daytona 500 or a full year sponsor. Mike Wallace is slated to drive the car in the Daytona 500.(2-1-2002) UPDATE: Andy Petree Racing will announce later today a one-race sponsorship deal involving driver Mike Wallace and the team’s #33 Chevy for the season-opening Daytona 500 on Feb. 17, said sources close to the situation. Petree has been in the hunt for a sponsor for the #33 car since 2001-season sponsor Oakwood Homes announced in early 2001 that it wouldn’t be returning for the 2002 season.(Daytona Beach News Journal)(2-5-2002) UPDATE 2: Autoliv Inc. the safety technology innovator and world’s largest supplier of automotive safety systems has signed with Andy Petree Racing Inc. as its primary sponsor for the Daytona 500 race this month. Autoliv will sponsor the #33 car driven by Mike Wallace. “The opportunity to participate as a primary sponsor in one of the world’s greatest sporting events is a big thrill for all of us at Autoliv,” said Chipp Jackson, communications manager for Autoliv North America. “It’s exciting to be teamed with Andy Petree Racing and driver Mike Wallace. Andy Petree Racing has impressed us with all aspects of its operation. This sponsorship is a natural extension of the safety technology awareness and testing services we have provided to a number of the race teams.” Autoliv Inc. develops and manufactures automotive safety systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Together with its joint ventures, Autoliv has close to 80 facilities with almost 30,000 employees in more than 30 vehicle-producing countries. In addition, the company has eight technical centers around the world, including 19 test tracks, more than any other automotive safety supplier. Sales in 2001 amounted to US $3.99 billion.. The company.s shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and its Swedish Depository Receipts on the OM Stockholm Stock Exchange (SSE: ALIV).(Williams Company PR)(2-5-2002)
