Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL), the largest specialty retailer of
hardwood flooring in the United States, announced today that it will
sponsor Travis Kvapil, driver of the No. 28 Yates Racing Ford at the
2008 Coca-Cola 600. The May 25th race at Lowe’s
Motor Speedway will mark the first primary sponsorship for Lumber
Liquidators in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series in
2008.
“NASCAR fans are great supporters and
customers of Lumber Liquidators, and we are always interested in
opportunities with the Sprint Cup Series that support our successful
history in the Craftsman Truck Series,” said
Tom Sullivan, founder and CEO of Lumber Liquidators. “Travis
Kvapil is a great driver and Yates Racing is a formidable team with a
championship in its past — we look forward to
running up front at the Coca-Cola 600.”
Kvapil finished eighth in the May 10th race at
Darlington Raceway, his third top-10 finish of the season. He currently
sits 18th in the NASCAR driver point standings.
“There’s a lot of
momentum right now at Yates Racing, thanks to all the wonderful sponsors
we’ve enjoyed partnerships with already this
year. We’re very grateful that companies
recognize our increased performance both on and off the track,”
said Travis Kvapil, driver of the No. 28 Lumber Liquidators Ford. “Lumber
Liquidators is a fantastic company and I am proud that they chose to
partner with our No. 28 team for the Coca-Cola 600; one of the most
exciting races on the Sprint Cup schedule.”
About Yates Racing
Yates Racing operates two motorsports teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series. Formerly known as Robert Yates Racing, the team is owned by Doug
Yates, who took the reins after his father, Robert Yates, retired at the
end of the 2007 season, and partnered with Max Jones; a former road
racer and long-time championship General Manager. The 2008 season will
mark the 20th year of competition for the Ford team. During those years,
the organization had a total of 57 wins, 48 poles, 269 top-five
finishes, 427 top-ten finishes, and a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Championship. Yates Racing will field two Ford Fusions in the 2008
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, with drivers Travis Kvapil and David
Gilliland. Sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact Kevin
Thomas with Yates Racing at 704-706-2120.
About Lumber Liquidators, Inc.
Lumber Liquidators is the largest specialty retailer of hardwood
flooring in the United States. With more than 130 stores and 150
varieties of flooring, including solid and engineered hardwood, bamboo,
cork and laminate, and featuring premier brands such as Bellawood (which
features a 50-year warranty), Dream Home, Schon, Virginia Mill Works,
and Morning Star, Lumber Liquidators has one of the most extensive
selections of prefinished and unfinished hardwood flooring in the
industry. Its hardwood line is made up of more than 25 domestic and
exotic wood species in both prefinished and unfinished brands of various
lengths and widths.
While keeping costs down is part of the Company's philosophy, Lumber
Liquidators is also committed to offering high-quality, name-brand
products that it stands behind with confidence.
