Con-Way TRUCKIN with Wyler Racing and Jack Sprague for '06
Mooresville, NC (January 18, 2006) -Con-Way Transportation
Services, Inc. (NYSE: CNF) announced today that they will
be the primary sponsor on the No. 60 Wyler Racing Toyota for
the 2006 race season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
The company is a leading provider of less-than-truckload,
truckload, expedite, truckload brokerage, airfreight forwarding
and retail distribution services to commercial and industrial
businesses in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii,
Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico.
"Con-Way's entry into racing by our association with the
Wyler organization and their driver, Jack Sprague (www.jacksprague.com),
is an exciting new way to extend the Con-Way brand into the
marketplace," said David S. McClimon, president of Con-Way.
"The Con-Way 60 truck will be campaigned by a first class
racing organization and offer significant branding, customer
entertainment and employee appreciation opportunities."
The young race team owned by Jeff Wyler of the Cincinnati-based
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family of Dealerships has been a contender
since their inception into the series in June of last season.
They competed in 15 Craftsman Truck Series events during the
2005 season - the last five races with the three time series
champion, Jack Sprague behind the wheel.
"We are extremely excited about our partnership with Con-Way,"
Jeff Wyler commented. "They have built a reputation in their
industry for superior service and quality customer service
that mirrors the Wyler organization's culture and formula
for success. We couldn't be more pleased for the opportunity
to work with a company that shares the same philosophies and
values that we do. Crew Chief Tony Furr has put together a
top flight team in a short period of time and together with
Jack Sprague and Con-Way we believe we are in championship
form for the 2006 season."
Sprague, who made the switch from Chevrolet for the first
time in his career to Toyota, dominated the fall 2005 Atlanta
race leading 45 laps before a last turn accident spoiled the
win. He went on to bring home the team's best finish at the
season finale at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in the second
place position - providing the momentum they plan on carrying
into the 2006 season. With a successful test this past weekend
at the Daytona International Speedway behind them, the No.
60 Con-Way Toyota Tundra team (www.wylerracing.com) is focused
on the season opener February 17th at the Daytona International
Speedway.
"We have one expectation for 2006 and it is to win the Championship
for Con-Way, Wyler Racing and Toyota," said Jack Sprague.
"The combinations of talent the Wyler's have put together
with Tony Furr at the helm, Toyota's support and now with
Con-Way aboard we have already taken our first step towards
a championship year. This series has grown so much since its
beginnings and it really speaks volumes for the sport of truck
racing when an organization of Con-Way's caliber comes aboard.
It should be an exciting year for all their employees and
customers."
Sprague holds the most records in the history of the NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series and is the only three-time NASCAR Craftsman
Truck Series Champion - 1997, 1999 and 2001. His records include
winning the most poles- 28 total, the most top-five and top-10
finishes, miles completed, miles led and most races finished
on the lead lap and is second on the all-time win list with
25 trips to victory lane.
"We're excited about working with the 20,000 plus employees
of Con-Way," said David Wyler, President of Wyler Racing.
"We want their employees to be a part of Wyler Racing and
we are looking forward to a long and prosperous relationship
with them."
For more information on Con-Way visit www.con-way.com.