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March 26th: Charlotte,
North Carolina
H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler
and The Wheeler Company Sign
Young Race Car Driver Jordan Anderson as
Client
-- Driver Endorsement a First for Wheeler and
His Company --
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - March 26, 2009 - The
Wheeler Company, founded by promotions legend and former
president of Speedway Motorsports, Inc., H.A. "Humpy"
Wheeler, today announced its endorsement of 17-year-old,
up-and-coming race car driver Jordan Anderson of Forest
Acres, S.C. The news comes on the eve of Anderson's first
2009 race taking place this weekend at the Carolina
Speedway.
"I know what it takes to succeed in the world of NASCAR, and
believe Jordan has what it takes to make it to the Cup
Series by his 21st birthday, which is our goal," said
Wheeler. "You'll be hearing more and more about this young
man as his star continues to rise. He is the complete
package: driving ability, maturity, determination,
personality and character...and he does it all from getting
his own sponsorships to towing his own car."
While the endorsement is new, Wheeler has known and
unofficially mentored Anderson for more than four years.
Anderson's early success, winning the 2007 and 2008 Summer
Shootout Legends Car Pro Division, first caught Wheeler's
attention. That on track performance, combined with his
ability to finance his own racing program since age 10
by securing sponsorships from local organizations and
businesses were all contributing factors to Wheeler and his
company's decision to represent the young driver. Anderson's
sponsors currently include Dick Dyer Toyota, Leon Jones
Insurance, Green Orthodontics, Cedar Creek Performance, and
the City of Forest Acres, his hometown.
"I am humbled that Mr. Wheeler and his team have such faith
and interest in my development and success," said Anderson.
"I know their counsel will help take my racing career to new
heights but I understand I am still responsible for
winning races, generating sponsorship, and seeing that
sponsors get value for their investments."
Wheeler has an immeasurable background in motorsports and is
a member of nine Halls of Fame including the International
Motorsports Hall of Fame. He has successfully operated
short tracks; served as Director of Racing for Firestone
Tire and Rubber Company; for 33 years was President and
General Manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway as well as
President of Speedway Motorsports Inc., the first
motorsports company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Wheeler's expertise in identifying and promoting young
talent is second to none. He has worked to get rides, build
brands and get publicity for some of the best NASCAR drivers
including Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Jeff Gordon, Kyle and Kurt
Busch, Tim Richmond, Alan Kulwicki, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.,
David Ragan and numerous others.
The Wheeler Company is a management consulting firm focused
on professional sports, motorsports and general business.
H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler serves as chairman and his son Howard
III (Trip) is president. The company collaborates with
Wheeler Television that specializes in unique racing for TV.
It also works with major drivers, tracks, sanctioning bodies
and companies involved in racing. For more information,
visit www.thewheelerco.com
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