Aaron’s, Inc. to honor BCS national champion Alabama

with custom nascar paint scheme

Aaron’s Crimson Tide-Themed No. 00 Sprint Cup Dream Machine to Race at Talladega

ATLANTA (Jan. 8, 2010) – Aaron’s, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) proudly announced today it will honor the new BCS National Champion University of Alabama with a commemorative Crimson Tide-themed NASCAR paint scheme. The Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) No. 00 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota, to be driven by David Reutimann, will make its on-track debut April 25 in the Aaron’s 499 race at Talladega Superspeedway.

 

As a corporate sponsor of Alabama and the University of Texas, Aaron’s supports both teams and wanted to celebrate the winner no matter who it turned out to be. With Alabama’s win, the racecar is sure to be a fan favorite as it will feature the school’s trademark Crimson and the official national championship logo when competing at the school’s home racetrack.

 

“Aaron’s couldn’t be more proud that two of its partner universities were represented in this year’s national championship game,” said Robin Loudermilk, Chief Executive Officer of Aaron’s, Inc. “While Alabama clinched the title, Texas put up a tough fight making the game one of the most outstanding in BCS history. We are honored and excited to take Alabama’s triumph a step further with the opportunity to put this commemorative racecar in victory lane at our race in Talladega.”

 

The program will kick off at the University of Alabama A-Day game scheduled for April 17 where the racecar will be unveiled and displayed prior to the football game.  The car will then move on to Talladega Superspeedway for the Aaron’s Dream Weekend, before starting a tour throughout the state making stops at select Aaron’s stores. 

 

Fans and collectors can pre-order limited edition 1/24-scale collectable die cast replicas of the racecar at Aaron’s stores nationwide starting January 22.  Quantities are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.  The replicas are expected to arrive in stores by the middle of May.  For more information, details about how to pre-order and Aaron’s store locations, visit www.shopaarons.com. 

 

  About Aaron’s, Inc.

Aaron’s, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation’s leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has more than 1,695 Company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. Founded in 1955 by entrepreneur R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr. and headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron’s has been publicly traded since 1982. For more information, visit www.aaronsinc.com.   

 

Fifth Annual David Reutimann Cook Out and Golf Tournament Raises $100,000 for Local Charities 

Zephyrhills, FL – David Reutimann, driver of the No. 00 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the No. 10 Beringer Vineyards Toyota in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Braun Racing, hosted his Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Cook Out and Auction at Silverado Golf and Country Club this past weekend in Zephyrhills, Florida.

The festivities consisted of a cook out, sports memorabilia auction and concert on Friday night, followed by a golf tournament on Saturday. In total the occasion raised over $100,000 for local Florida based charities.

“I’m flattered by the effort put forth to make this a success. The participation that comes from friends and family is unbelievable, not to mention the numerous companies and individuals that donate to make this a victory for those in need. This year was incredible, especially with people and companies having to conserve - yet they still came out to contribute. That just says a lot about our community,” said David Reutimann.  

For more information on sponsoring or attending the cookout and auction in 2010, please contact (813) 788-1225.

David Reutimann to Host Fifth Annual Charity Cookout - Auction and Golf Tournament

Zephyrhills, FL - David Reutimann, driver of the No. 00 Aaron's Dream Machine in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Michael Waltrip Racing and the #10 Beringer Vineyards Toyota in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Braun Racing, will be hosting his Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Cook Out and Auction from Silverado Golf and Country Club in Zephyrhills, Florida.
"I've always been extremely proud of where I'm from, so it's special to come back each year to hold an event like this that gives back to our community and those in need," said NASCAR driver and Florida native David Reutimann.
The cookout and auction will take place on Friday, November 27th, followed by the golf tournament on Saturday, November 28th. Proceeds from all activities will be donated to numerous Florida based charities. Read More

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REUTIMANN TURNS FUEL STRATEGY INTO TOP-5 FINISH AT NEW HAMPSHIRE
LOUDON, N.H. (June 28, 2009) - To say David Reutimann had an up-and-down day on Sunday would be an understatement. The Aaron’s Dream Machine started out the day on fire, quickly moving up into the top 10 and running steadily around the 8th position until getting involved in an accident on lap 175. The damage to the car would prevent it from running the way it did before, but crew chief Rodney Childers came up with a game plan. With one eye on the weather radar, Childers brought in the Aaron’s Dream Machine multiple times for fuel allowing the No. 00 to stay out longer at the end. This strategy would pay off as rain forced an early end to the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 and gave the Aaron’s Team an impressive fourth-place finish. Full Story

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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