Jim Beam announced that it will continue its partnership with Robby Gordon Motorsports (RGM) as a primary sponsor of the #7 Ford Fusion driven by team owner and veteran driver Robby Gordon during the 2008 Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series season. Jim Beam will sponsor 13 Sprint Cup Series and two Nationwide Series races in 2008, the fourth year of the company’s partnership with RGM and the second for Gordon in equipment provided by Ford Motor Company. With one race to go this season, the #7 team sits in its highest position in the Nextel Cup Series owner points standings since forming prior to the 2005 season. Jim Beam will utilize its sponsorship of Gordon and the #7 Ford Fusion to reach racing fans both on and off the track through a variety of racing related promotions to be announced prior to the end of 2007. The sponsorship also will support the Beam Global Spirits & Wine drink smart initiative. Jim Beam and Beam Global Spirits & Wine will execute programs throughout 2008 utilizing Gordon’s profile as a successful driver to focus attention on preventing underage drinking and drunk driving. For more information on Beam Global Spirits & Wine, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamglobal.com and www.drinksmart.com.(Ketchum Sports Network PR), see an image of the 2008 scheme on the 2008 #7 Team Schemes page.(11-17-2007)
