May 15, 2009
Tomas Scheckter to Drive for Dale Coyne Racing Second Entry at Indy
Indianapolis, Indiana (May 15, 2009) – The much anticipated weekend line up for the final attempt at making the famed 93rd running of the Indianapolis 500 has gained a strong entry in the MonaVie, Dale Coyne Racing #19 driven by Tomas Scheckter.
"We are excited to have Tomas as part of our team," said team owner Dale Coyne." He has shown great promise, and now with MonaVie sponsoring his car, we anticipate a strong showing at this weekend’s race."
MonaVie is an energy drink designed to provide the antioxidants a body needs to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. MonaVie is proven to stimulate healthy joints and offers the nutrition needed to support the cardiovascular system.
"This is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our products on the biggest motorsports stage in the country," commented MonaVie spokesperson Phil Sack. "We look forward to a great month with Tomas and Dale Coyne, and are proud to represent our 2.3 million distributors."
Tomas will take to the track today, Friday May 15th, in preparation for tomorrow’s qualifying for the final 11 spots in the Indianapolis 500.
"I am very thankful to MonaVie and its dedicated distributors for this opportunity," commented Scheckter. "I am also grateful to Dale for giving me this opportunity, as well as the chance to work with Bill Pappas again. We are all really excited about our potential here at Indy."
Tomas Scheckter is no stranger to Indy. If he makes the field tomorrow, it will be his eighth start at the Brickyard, a race he has lead several times, but yet to win. The talented South African is a third generation racer and son of former World Champion Jody Scheckter. Jody won the Formula One World Championship in 1979 driving for Ferrari.
Look for Tomas Scheckter to qualify tomorrow May 16, 2009 EST on the Versus Channel with their continuing coverage of qualifying for the 93rd Indianapolis 500.
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About MonaVie LLC
MonaVie LLC is a rapidly growing company that distributes products to markets around the world. Introduced in January 2005, MonaVie develops and markets scientifically formulated, premium quality products, specifically for person-to-person distribution. Developed with a philosophy of Balance-Variety-Moderation, MonaVie brand products deliver phytonutrients and antioxidants to promote and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
About Dale Coyne Racing
Dale Coyne Racing, based in Joliet, IL, has been fielding Indy cars for more than 25 years. For the 2009 IndyCar Series, Dale Coyne Racing’s driver Justin Wilson will be driving the #18 Z-Line Designs entry for all events, including the famed Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2009. For more information, please visit www.dalecoyneracing.com.
Contact:
Dan Martens
MISIX, Inc.
(847) 245-4188
dmartens@misixinc.com
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