BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 9, 2018) - Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that Rousseau Metal, a leader in storage solutions, will be the primary sponsor of the No. 15 Verizon IndyCar Series entry driven by Graham Rahal for the Honda Indy Toronto race on July 15. Also announced was an extension of their associate sponsorship through 2019.
Quebec-based Rousseau Metal has been a team partner since 2009 and the cabinets are a mainstay in the team's Indy car and sports car race shops as well as their transporters. Rousseau has been a primary sponsor of the team's No. 15 Indy car entry in Toronto since 2015.
"Rousseau has been a tremendous part of our team for many years and it is exciting to have the relationship extended through 2019," said Bobby Rahal. "I have a long history with Rousseau, first with our auto dealership group and then with the race teams. It will be great to see Graham's Indy car in Rousseau colors again in Toronto and to continue to represent their company through 2019 and hopefully for many more years to come."
"Rousseau and RLL is not just a sponsorship, it's a partnership," added Charles-Alexandre Paré, Vice President and CEO of Rousseau Metal Inc. "It will be an exciting race, and we will be cheering for them on the sidelines."
The Honda Indy Toronto is Round 12 of 17 in the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season. Six races remain in the 2018 season beginning with the Honda Indy Toronto on Sunday. Graham Rahal is currently ranked sixth in series point standings with a total of 278. The Honda Indy Toronto will be televised on NBCSN in the United States and Sportsnet in Canada beginning at 3 p.m. ET Sunday, July 15.
About Rousseau Metal, Inc.
Rousseau Metal Inc. has been manufacturing high-quality products for over 65 years. Over the years, they have become known as a leader in storage solutions. The quality, durability and reliability of their products have earned them a reputation as being among the best in the industry. Their various product lines adapt to their clients specific needs and can evolve in line with any business. Their specialists offer personalized solutions to address the storage and ergonomic challenges of the customer's work environment.