You have my permission to re-post on Raging Bull. I have been to this message board, however, have not registered. I recently became a member of SI to be able to post regarding a Company called Children's Beverage Group (TCBG). Infact, TCBG is the topic of this post.
In regards to those who might be familiar with TCBG, then they are aware of a joint sponsorship between Wal-Mart and TCBG in regards to Robbie Unser and the Cheever Team Car he drives in the IndyCar Racing League (IRL).
I'm employed with Speedway Motorsports through its subsidiary Finish Line Events (a mobile catering outfit that caters what is known as the Hospitality Village). Although a part-time thing (real job is with the Charlotte Coliseum) - I grew up on Indy Cars and enjoy stock cars as well. The IRL came through Charlotte not too long ago and while going through the Program, this is what was printed regarding Robbie Unser:
"Robbie Unser, youngest son of three-time Indy 500 winner of Bobby Unser, made his Indy debut in 1998. He is the seventh of the legendary racing family to come to Indianapolis. He started racing go-karts at the age of seven and has driven late models, sprint cars, Formula Fords, Pro Saab cars, showroom stocks, Atlantic cars, Indy Lights, the American IndyCar Series (AIS) and the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. In 1988 in the AIS, he recorded tow wins and five poles. In addition to numerous titles and records at Pikes Peak, he won the World Hill Climb crown in 1987 in Germany."
Should Robbie Unser arrive at greater success in the IRL, closer attention will be paid to his roots. In the driver description above, the AIS is mentioned in a very positive light. Robbie Unser derived success in this series and wherever he goes - he takes the AIS with him. And albeit a rumor at this juncture, there is another Unser that plans to get started with the AIS for the 1999 season. If this happens, and although just my opinion, it is like a vote of confidence to other drivers regarding the AIS. The Unser family is legendary and it looks like more than one Unser will have roots to the AIS. Does this help the AIS? It doesn't hurt!
KSully |
