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Rahal Letterman Racing (RLL) has announced that United Rentals Inc. which is one of the world’s largest equipment rental companies will be the primary sponsor for the No.15 IndyCar series car driven by Graham Rahal in the Chevrolet Duals in Detroit which will be held June 4th and 5th at the Belle Isle race course in Michigan. United Rentals Inc. will also be a major associate sponsor on the No.15 car for the rest of the 2016 season.
“We are excited to not only welcome a new sponsor to the Verizon IndyCar Series but also one that is the largest in the world in its respective industry,” said Bobby Rahal, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing with former late night talk show host David Letterman and Mi-Jack co-owner Michael Lanigan. “The equipment services they offer fit well with the needs of many including the Verizon IndyCar Series paddock, and we are proud Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing will lead the charge with United Rentals in the series.”
United Rentals offers construction and industrial equipment rental along with trench safety, temporary power, climate control, fluid transfer, tool management and technology services. They have one of the largest customer service organization in North America. They have eight hundred ninety seven rental branches between the United States and Canada. For more information on them and what they have to offer check out their website www.unitedrentals.com
“With all the anticipation and possibilities of a new racing season upon us, United Rentals is excited to help the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team contend for a championship with the support of our equipment, people and expertise,” said Michael Kneeland, CEO, United Rentals. “Our partnership will also highlight our support for military personnel and veterans and will allow us to showcase for customers the ways United Rentals can help them build better futures.”
Rahal and his RLL team were championship contenders and were ranked a career-best second place when entering the double point’s season finale last season at Sonoma Raceway. They were also the highest ranking Honda team with Rahal as the highest ranking Honda driver. Rahal ended his season last year finishing in fourth place after earning six podium finishes which included wins at Auto Club Speedway and his home town track Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
