Photo Credit: Noel Lanier
AARP Foundation’s Drive to End Hunger campaign will return for its sixth season as a primary sponsor for Hendrick Motorsports with a one year contract extension. In 2016, the campaign will serve as primary for Kasey Kahne and the No. 5 Chevrolet SS.
Drive to End Hunger will serve as primary sponsor for Kahne in two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races this season, starting at Bristol Motor Speedway in August and finishing the year at Texas Motor Speedway in November. Drive to End Hunger will also serve as an associate sponsor for the remaining events on the Sprint Cup Series schedule.
Drive to End Hunger was launched in 2011 by AARP and four time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon. Through education, engagement, and collaboration, the effort has donated more than 34 million meals.
“Winning races takes a team, and teamwork is at the core of all our efforts to create a food-secure nation,” said Lisa Marsh Ryerson, AARP Foundation president. “That’s why we are so pleased to continue our relationship with Rick Hendrick, whose commitment to winning is unparalleled, and to have Kasey Kahne join us as we work to help the more than 10 million older Americans who face the threat of hunger every single day.”
This year’s Drive to End Hunger paint scheme will feature a black background with candy apple red and white accents. A larger Drive to End Hunger forked D logo will also be featured.
“We continue to be inspired by Drive to End Hunger and the response it receives from the NASCAR community,” said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. “Thanks to our amazing fans and the great work of AARP Foundation, many people have received life-changing assistance. That’s ultimately how our success is measured, and we look forward to doing much more together.”
Since joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2012, Kahne has amassed five wins and three berths in NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup. Kahne has 17 career victories in NASCAR’s premier series.
“Drive to End Hunger has been an incredible partner of Hendrick Motorsports,” Kahne said. “They made an unbelievable impact with Jeff, and I’m excited to work with them to continue those efforts and make a difference for the millions of older Americans who need our support. We hope to do as much good as possible and keep building this great relationship.”
Introducing the No. 5 @Drive2EndHunger Chevy that will be driven by @kaseykahne. pic.twitter.com/rd6jPMBRc7
— AARP Foundation (@AARPFoundation) April 20, 2016
