Brandt signs on as official sponsor for Chicagoland Speedway
Participating in this sponsorship deal:
About Sponsor:
Brandt is a leading manufacturer of specialty agricultural products. A leading agricultural company, BRANDT consists of three divisions-Specialty Formulations, Retail Agronomy and Dealer Support-serving growers around the globe. Founded in 1953 by Glen Brandt and his sister Evelyn Brandt Thomas to help Illinois farmers adopt new and profitable technologies, the company has experienced aggressive growth under the leadership of President and CEO Rick Brandt. Innovation, technology and strong customer service are a few of the core beliefs that drive BRANDT today. BRANDT‘s focus is providing the products and services that give growers the best opportunity for maximum return while building a stronger, healthier and more abundant food supply. Recently, the company supported its vertical expansion with the acquisition of Grigg Brothers, a leader in the golf and sports turf industry.
About Property:
Chicagoland Speedway is a 1.5 miles tri-oval speedway in Joliet, Illinois, USA, southwest of Chicago. The speedway opened in 2001 and currently hosts NASCAR racing including the opening event in the 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup. Until 2011, the speedway also hosted the IZOD IndyCar Series, recording numerous close finishes including the closest finish in IndyCar history. The speedway is owned and operated by International Speedway Corporation and located adjacent to Route 66 Raceway.