ABC Supply signs on as title sponsor for Milwaukee IndyFest
Participating in this sponsorship deal:
About Sponsor:
ABC Supply Company Incorporated is an American roofing supply company based in Beloit, Wisconsin, USA. It also sells windows, gutters, and siding for residential and commercial. The company was founded in 1982 by Ken Hendricks. There are 500+ stores nationwide. By the time of his death on December 21, 2007, Ken Hendricks was the 107th richest person in America according to Forbes October 2006 issue. President David Luck was named CEO to succeed him.[1] The company has won numerous awards, including the Gallup Great Workplace Award, 2007 (one of 12 winners; the only privately held company to win that year). It sponsors A. J. Foyt Enterprises' #14 IndyCar Series car. Their annual suppliers golf outing is held at Boulder Ridge Country Club in Lake in the Hills, Illinois.
About Property:
In February 2012, it was announced that IndyCar would return to the Milwaukee Mile on the weekend of June 15-16.[5] The event is being promoted by Andretti Sports Marketing, owned by former Indy driver Michael Andretti, and is being billed as Milwaukee IndyFest. [6] The event will include open-wheel racing featuring the IZOD IndyCar Series and the Firestone IndyLights, as well as driver Q&A and autograph sessions, music (acts TBA) and other attractions.