Tag: Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing

Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR) will have no problem staying properly hydrated on the sunny Streets of St. Petersburg, Fla. thanks to water company Hartmoor Polo signing on as primary sponsor for the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Hartmoor Polo will grace the sidepods of the No. 67 SFHR Dallara/Honda/Firestone car for the first race of the IZOD IndyCar Series season and stay with the team throughout the year as the official team water supplier.

Hydration is key for drivers as temperatures in the cockpit of an IndyCar quickly rise to uncomfortable levels during race conditions.

"It's crucial to stay hydrated in a race car because elements of your performance can start to drop off as you become dehydrated," said Sarah Fisher, co-owner of SFHR. "We're happy to welcome a new partner to the SFHR family and are looking forward to drinking Hartmoor Polo water all season long."

SFHR returns to the track to kick off the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series season on March 24 for the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The race will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Network beginning at 12pm ET.

Follow @SFHRindy on Twitter for real-time updates from the No. 67 car.

Josef Newgarden has packed away his rookie "incognito" season and is ready to start fresh in the No. 67 car for Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR) at the Honda Indy Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this weekend.

"We had all this down time, and now it feels like there's no time to get everything done for the race weekend," Newgarden said. "There's so much to still do with just a few days left. I'm currently really busy getting packed!"

Let's hope the sophomore star does not forget his helmet before heading south for the Streets of St. Petersburg, the first IZOD IndyCar Series race of the 2013 season.

"We're just so much more prepared as a team this year," Newgarden said. "We've had a lot of time to enable us to catch up. We dove into the season quickly last year without as much time to prepare. We've refined the car and gone over everything from the driver and car standpoint, so we've refined the process to be stronger this year."

Newgarden's highest finish of the 2012 season was at the Honda Indy Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, where he placed 11th.

"I love the environment in St. Pete," Newgarden said. "It's filled with a ton of IndyCar fans with good weather in a great city. The track is a high braking track. The braking in the car on that circuit is challenging, which also makes it very technical."

In four races last season, Newgarden turned the fastest lap of any driver. At the Indianapolis 500 he qualified seventh, which made him the quickest rookie qualifier. In 2013, Newgarden and SFHR will proudly attack the IZOD IndyCar Series schedule again backed by Honda power.

With sophomore status comes higher expectations for the No. 67 SFHR Dallara/Honda/Firestone car, and with less than five days remaining until the Honda Indy Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, SFHR is itching to get back to the track after a lengthy winter pause.

"I'm looking forward to the race weekend and the process you have to go through during the weekend with your team," Newgarden said. "It's so much fun to go through practice, qualifications and the race to get the weekend down to a good result over the three days. It's a blast to work with the team and get ready. Everyone's been chomping at the bit and we're hungry to start this year. We want to see the results this year from all of our efforts."

NBC Sports Network will air The Honda Indy Grand Prix of St. Petersburg at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 24.

Follow @SFHRindy on Twitter for real-time updates from the No. 67 car.

LAS VEGAS (March 13, 2013) -- Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest real estate sales organization, today announced it will take its CENTURY 21® Agents: Smarter. Bolder. Faster® campaign to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, when it will team up with Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR). CENTURY 21 will serve as the primary sponsor for IZOD IndyCar Series driver Josef Newgarden's car in the Indianapolis 500.

SFHR co-owner Sarah Fisher joined CENTURY 21 System members today in Las Vegas at its Global Conference to unveil the car design for the 2013 Indianapolis 500. Newgarden's Dallara/Honda/Firestone car will forgo its traditional No. 67 in favor of No. 21, the world's largest real estate sales organization's signature number, for the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

The No. 21 CENTURY 21 Dallara/Honda/Firestone car will debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 12, when the track opens for practice. The 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on May 26, and be broadcast on ABC television.

"Our sponsorship of the No. 21 car in the Indianapolis 500 provides another outstanding opportunity to highlight our Smarter. Bolder. Faster. campaign," said Bev Thorne, chief marketing officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. "Whether it's the Super Bowl, the Olympics, U.S. Soccer, or the Indy 500, we want to showcase the capabilities of our sales professionals in front of the largest audience possible."

The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest single-day annual sporting event with more than 300,000 people in attendance each year.

"Being part of a team that brings new partners to IndyCar is an honor for us here at SFHR," said Fisher. "We are very proud to represent such a strong brand whose household name resonates well beyond their industry. It will be a "Smarter. Bolder. Faster." Indy 500 for us painted in the CENTURY 21 colors."

The CENTURY 21 marketing campaign is a perfect fit for Newgarden, who as a 21-year old rookie turned heads at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2012 by topping the speed charts on multiple practice days.

Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR) was established in 2008 and is owned by former driver Sarah Fisher, the youngest woman ever to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and the first woman to run a full IZOD IndyCar Series schedule, and businessman Wink Hartman. SFHR has competed in the IZOD IndyCar Series since 2008, earning its first victory in 2011 at Kentucky Speedway.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC (CENTURY21.com) is the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, providing comprehensive training and marketing support for the CENTURY 21 System. The System is comprised of approximately 7,100 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 73 countries and territories worldwide with more than 100,000 sales professionals. Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.

The No. 67 Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR) Dallara/Honda/Firestone car of Josef Newgarden produces sounds that inspire excitement at every turn of the track, and in 2013 Klipsch, a leading global manufacturer of premium speakers and headphones that capture the power and passion of live performances, will back SFHR.

Indianapolis-based Klipsch will outfit the brand new SFHR state-of-the-art facility in Speedway, Ind. with top end speakers in every room to ensure premium sound and amp up SFHR's ability to entertain sponsors and host events.

"Working together with Klipsch, we look forward to entertaining visitors and hosting large events at our new race shop with the enhanced sound of an SFHR experience," said Sarah Fisher, co-owner of SFHR. "It is very important to the growth of our company to continue building relationships with partners like Klipsch, who believe in the value of our team and our program with the IZOD IndyCar Series."

SFHR's new 40,000 square foot race shop will feature Klipsch's high power speakers used at large indoor and outdoor venues. In addition, Klipsch will arrange the speakers to create an acoustic layout with ideal sound absorption and projection specifically designed for SFHR's space.

"As the team continues to grow and take its spot as one of the most competitive teams in the IZOD IndyCar Series, welcoming partners like Klipsch to the SFHR family is crucial to continued success," said Wink Hartman, co-owner of SFHR.

Klipsch will also outfit Josef Newgarden and the entire SFHR team with premium headphones as they trek to races across North and South America, including the famed Indianapolis 500.

"Klipsch and SFHR are proof that Indiana organizations are leaders of industry and sport," said Steve Klipsch, Senior Vice President of Klipsch. "Klipsch has built its legacy from a grassroots approach, outperforming larger organizations by producing the best products. Sarah Fisher has taken the same approach in building her team. I see this as a beneficial relationship for Klipsch, SFHR and the great state of Indiana."

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About Klipsch Premium Speakers:

For over 65 years, Klipsch has designed premium speakers for those who are passionate about great sound. Company founder Paul W. Klipsch started this legacy in 1946, and it continues today with sheer commitment to innovation and delivering the world's most powerful, detailed and emotional sound reproduction. Today, the brand's diverse product portfolio encompasses home theater, professional cinema, installed whole-house contracting, commercial, computer speakers, iPodR docks and headphones. As one of the first U.S. loudspeaker companies, Klipsch continues to be the high-performance brand of choice for audiophiles and home theater aficionados around the world. Klipsch Group, Inc. is also a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International (NASDAQ: VOXX).

Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR) has started a race against hunger this holiday season with the launching of it’s fifth annual “12 Days of Christmas Food Drive.”

Indianapolis’ St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (SVdP) will serve as the beneficiary of the drive for the fifth consecutive year. SVdP operates the largest food pantry in the Midwest serving an average of 3,000 households each week with an all-volunteer staff.

SFHR is calling on the racing community to drop off items the food pantry has a shortage of, including cereal, canned meat or fish, stews and soups (except tomato), peanut butter, jelly/jam, canned fruit, rice, pasta, noodles, pasta sauce, dried beans, box dinners, box mixes, paper products and personal care items.

Drop off locations include:

Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing 4701 Rockville Rd., Ste. A Indianapolis, IN 46222

O’Gara’s Irish Pub 522 Main St. Beech Grove, IN 46107

Lamping Cleaners 1625 Main St. Beech Grove, IN 46107

Lamping Cleaners 3939 S. Keystone Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46227

Lamping Cleaners 3535 S. Emerson Ave, Ste. 6 Beech Grove, IN 46107

Handicapable Hands 3215 E. Thompson Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46227

Lucky’s Pub 104 N. 2nd Ave. Beech Grove, IN 46107

Quaker Chemical Corporation has renewed its sponsorship for 2013 with Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR) in an expanded sponsorship and technical partner role.

During the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season, Quaker Chemical spearheaded a research project designed to create proprietary greases and lubricants specifically engineered to combat the forces of friction, heat and wear for the unique demands of the Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing Team.

Joe Berquist, Quaker VP and Managing Director North America noted, "Our first year in IndyCar with SFHR was a great experience for Quaker. With the 2013 season, we are excited to continue leveraging our technical partnership with SFHR for ongoing product development, research and ideas. SFHR is a first-class organization and their family-centric approach to business is a great fit with Quaker’s culture. Josef Newgarden is a talented, charismatic, and motivated young driver. We are looking forward to a great 2013 season."

According to SFHR co-owner Sarah Fisher, the opportunity to partner with a top-notch sponsor like Quaker Chemical so soon after the conclusion of the 2012 race season bodes well for the team as it constructs its 2013 business plan.

"We are thrilled to continue such a great working relationship and sponsorship with Quaker Chemical,” Fisher said. “Quaker has been very involved from an engineering standpoint and I know the team enjoyed rolling up their sleeves during this partnership to assist from a technical perspective. To have a continuance of support from a quality sponsor who really benefits from our sport is a true indicator of the great things to come.”

The ongoing research and development technical alliance will allow Quaker to continually develop superior lubrication technology for use within its core industries and customers.

“I am excited and proud to be able to continue SFHR partnership with Quaker,” SFHR co-owner Wink Hartman said. “Quaker’s product knowledge and support are vital to the team’s success.”

About Quaker Chemical Corporation:

Quaker Chemical is a leading global provider of process fluids, chemical specialties, and technical expertise to a wide range of industries, including steel, aluminum, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube and pipe, cans, and others. For nearly 100 years, Quaker has helped customers around the world achieve production efficiency, improve product quality, and lower costs through a combination of innovative technology, process knowledge, and customized services. Headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania USA, Quaker serves businesses worldwide with a network of dedicated and experienced professionals whose mission is to make a difference. Visit quakerchem.com to learn more.

About Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing:

Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR) was established in 2008 and is owned by former driver Sarah Fisher, the youngest woman ever to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and the first woman to run a full IZOD IndyCar Series schedule, and businessman Wink Hartman. SFHR has competed in the IZOD IndyCar Series since 2008, earning its first victory in 2011 at Kentucky Speedway.

Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR) development driver Kyle O’Gara took a big step in his career at Kentucky Speedway on October 18 when he strapped into a Firestone Indy Lights car for the first time.

At 17 years old, O’Gara turned just under 100 laps on the 1.5-mile tri-oval to pass his rookie orientation test for the Firestone Indy Lights series.

“I was a little nervous but it was just another step in the right direction for my career,” O’Gara said. “Getting used to using the clutch coming out of the pits and shifting was a big learning curve since I’m used to driving midgets which stay in one gear.”

O’Gara drove a car prepared by Fan Force United/ SFHR Development, with assistance from sponsors Service Central, SFHR Development, IUPUI and RW Motorsports.

SFHR IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden was on hand with open wheel veterans Sarah Fisher and Tyce Carlson to lend guidance.

“It was great to be part of a big day for Kyle,” Sarah Fisher said. “From a coaching standpoint, he was consistent. He got right to the driving line and continued to bring the speed up to a level that his engineer Mike Colliver was impressed with.”

Mike Colliver, who served as an engineering consultant for the test, noted O’Gara’s consistency during the test.

“Kyle settled right in and did exactly what we asked of him,” Colliver said. “He gave great feedback. We were able to do a lot of short runs to make changes on the car so he could see how it adapted to the changes. If he didn’t get up to speed as quickly as he did I wouldn’t have been able to do that.”

O’Gara’s quickest lap was just under 189 mph, which would have put him in the top-ten for qualifying at the last Firestone Indy Lights race at Kentucky Speedway.

O’Gara felt right at home driving at Kentucky Speedway, the site of Sarah Fisher’s first IndyCar pole and SFHR’s first IZOD IndyCar Series win.

“It meant a lot to me for my first open wheel test in a rear engine car to be at Kentucky Speedway,” O’Gara said. “It’s a track I’ve always dreamed of driving at and it has a lot of great memories for SFHR.”

In 2013, O’Gara and SFHR Development are working toward a partial oval schedule in Firestone Indy Lights in addition to a mixed USF2000 and USAC schedule.

Josef Newgarden and Nathan O'Rourke may be in the spotlight at the Robo-Pong 200 as former winners of the event, but there's one more Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing employee in the running. Gearbox mechanic Jon Laski will be competing in the 200-mile event with co-driver Simon Short, and Laski stands to lose more than just bragging rights if he doesn't have a good showing.

Earlier this week SFHR's crew chief Anton Julian made three bets with Laski in regard to his performance in Robo-Pong. Each bet is worth $50, and if Laski loses all three bets he has to pay up $150 and wear a pink firesuit in public for a week. The bets are:

• Laski must qualify in the top-30
• Laski must not get lapped by O'Rourke in the first stint of the race
• If he doesn't have mechanical problems, Laski must not lose to O'Rourke.

SFHR driver Josef Newgarden and his head engineer Nathan O'Rourke are used to playing on the same team to ensure the No. 67 SFHR Dallara/Honda/Firestone car is at the top of its game. However, they have maintained a healthy level of competition the entire year on challenges ranging from iRacing competitions to hair follicle count. After facing off 10 times, Newgarden and O'Rourke are tied with five victories each.

The final challenge of the season comes down to Sunday's Robo-Pong 200, where the two will face-off on different teams in the biggest kart race of the year at New Castle Motorsports Park. Newgarden will be teamed up with co-driver Mark Dismore, Jr. and O'Rourke will join forces with IZOD IndyCar driver Ed Carpenter for the 200-mile race. Both teams will be driving karts built by the same person and will share set-up data. With an even playing field, driver skill will be the difference between winning or going home a loser.

Newgarden has predicted that his lap times will be 0.5-0.6 seconds faster than O'Rourke. O'Rourke on the other hand believes that Newgarden will only be 0.2-0.3 seconds quicker. While there has been no trash talking, Newgarden did say this: "I think if anything Nate's just sad that he has to run with Ed and not me."

Take a look at Newgarden and O'Rourke's stats below to see who you think will pull off the victory:

2013 IZOD IndyCar Series Schedule:

Streets of St. Petersburg: March 24 St. Petersburg, Fla., 1.8-mile street course Broadcast: NBC Sports Network

Barber Motorsports Park: April 7 Birmingham, Ala., 2.38-mile road course Broadcast: NBC Sports Network

Streets of Long Beach: April 21 Long Beach, Calif., 1.968-mile street course Broadcast: NBC Sports Network

Streets of Sao Paulo: May 5 Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2.6-mile street course Broadcast: NBC Sports Network

Indianapolis Motor Speedway: May 26 Indianapolis, 2.5-mile oval Broadcast: ABC

Raceway at Belle Isle Park: June 1 Detroit, 2.07-mile street course Broadcast: ABC

Raceway at Belle Isle Park: June 2 Detroit, 2.07-mile street course Broadcast: ABC

Texas Motor Speedway: June 8* Fort Worth, Texas, 1.5-mile oval Broadcast: ABC

The Milwaukee Mile: June 15 West Allis, Wis., 1-mile oval NBC Sports Network

Iowa Speedway: June 23 Newton, Iowa, .875-mile oval Broadcast: ABC

Pocono International Raceway: July 7 Long Pond, Pa., 2.5-mile oval Broadcast: ABC

Streets of Toronto: July 13 Toronto, 1.75-mile street course NBC Sports Network

Streets of Toronto: July 14 Toronto, 1.75-mile street course NBC Sports Network

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: Aug. 4 Lexington, Ohio, 2.258-mile road course NBC Sports Network

Raceway at Sonoma: Aug. 25 Sonoma, Calif., 2.303-mile road course NBC Sports Network

Streets of Baltimore: Sept. 1 Baltimore, 2.04-mile street course NBC Sports Network

Reliant Park: Oct. 5 Houston, 1.7-mile street course NBC Sports Network

Reliant Park: Oct. 6 Houston, 1.7-mile street course NBC Sports Network

Auto Club Speedway: Oct. 19* Fontana, Calif., 2-mile oval NBC Sports Network

* Denotes Night Race