Advance America signs on as official sponsor for Danica Patrick
Participating in this sponsorship deal:
About Sponsor:
Advance America Cash Advance was founded in 1997 and is the largest provider of the non-bank cash advance services in the United States. As of December 31, 2010 Advance America operated 2,313 lending centers in 30 states, 21 centers in the United Kingdom, and 18 centers in Canada. Advance America does not franchise any of its centers in the United States or Canada and does not provide pawn lending, title lending, or similar services. Advance America is a member of the Consumer Financial Services Association of America, which sets best practices standards for its membership. Advance America provides its cash advances in small-denomination, short-term amounts. The advances come due on the customer's next payday. The company's stated goal is to attract customers by offering straightforward, rapid access to short-term funding, while providing high quality, professional customer service. Advance America's current President and CEO is J. Patrick O'Shaughnessy. O'Shaughnessy previously served as the company's CFO. William Webster IV, a former Clinton administration official, is chairman of the board.
About Property:
Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982) is an American auto racing driver, model and advertising spokeswoman. She is the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel racing, being the only woman to win in the IndyCar Series as well as holding the highest finish by a woman at the Indianapolis 500 of 3rd place. She competed in the series from 2005 to 2011. She currently competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.