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Carlisle Companies to Honor U.S. Marine Corps at Coke 600:

Carlisle Companies Incorporated will once again host a group of active duty U.S. Marines and their guests at a NASCAR event at this weekends Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Carlisle is a sponsor of Penske Racing and #2-Brad Keselowski. Keselowski is the current Sprint Cup Series champion and he currently sits seventh in the 2013 Sprint Cup Series standings. Carlisle supplies components for the wiring harnesses and clutch friction material for the #2 Ford. The Carlisle logo, which is prominently displayed on Keselowskis car, will be replaced this weekend with the Marine logo to honor Marines worldwide. Carlisle has arranged for the Marines to arrive on Saturday May 25th and spend two nights in the Charlotte area as they enjoy the Memorial Day weekend experience. Race day activities include a private meet and greet with Keselowski, attendance at the drivers meeting and driver introductions as Carlisles guests of honor during the weekend.( Penske Racing )