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INDYCAR Andretti, Fisher, KV Add New Sponsors
Three IZOD IndyCar Series teams have added everything from primary sponsors to event-only partners starting this weekend at St. Petersburg.
Marshall Pruett  |  Posted March 22, 2013  
Tony Kanaan will carry HYDROXYCUT sponsorship for eight rounds this season. (Photo: KV Racing)
Three IZOD IndyCar Series teams have added everything from primary sponsors to event-only partners starting this weekend at St. Petersburg.

KV Racing and partner James Sullivan announced the signing of HYDROXYCUT which will back the No. 11 entry driven by 2004 indyCar Series champion Tony Kanaan at eight rounds.

"This is a great day for our team, and an even better day for IndyCar fans," said Sullivan, who has delivered numerous sponsors to the team since joining forces. The Chevy-powered No. 11 features one of the more original liveries in the paddock, which KV co-owner Jimmy Vasser applauded.

"If she runs half as good as she looks, we'll be in victory lane on Sunday!" said Vasser.

Andretti Autosport and Mutual of Omaha have formed a new relationship that will see the firm's branding carried on Marco Andretti's Chevy-powered No. 25 machine.

"We are really proud to have Mutual of Omaha join our team as a corporate partner supporting Marco Andretti and his No. 25 IndyCar entry," said Doug Bresnahan, the team's VP of marketing partnerships. "Mutual of Omaha is a leader in their field and our organizations both share a tradition of excellence and winning legacy. We look forward to representing Mutual of Omaha, their employees, affiliates and customers on the track this season as Marco contests the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series Championship."

Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing has also joined the teams sporting new brand names this weekend, with Josef Newgarden's Honda-powered No. 67 carrying primary backing from drinking water company Hartmoor Polo for the season opener.

"It's crucial to stay hydrated in a race car because elements of your performance can start to drop off as you become dehydrated," said team co-owner Sarah Fisher. "We're happy to welcome a new partner to the SFHR family and are looking forward to drinking Hartmoor Polo water all season long."

Marshall Pruett is SPEED.com's Auto Racing Editor, covering IndyCar and sports cars. Now in his 27th year in the sport, Pruett was an open-wheel mechanic, engineer and manager before joining SPEED. He also contributes to RACER, Road & Track and Racecar Engineering. Follow him @MarshallPruett.
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