Feel the Rush on SiriusXM with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports

The #5 Arrow Electronics SPM Honda

Indianapolis, IN – June 2, 2015 – Amazon.com, SiriusXM, and the iconic Canadian rock band, Rush, teamed up as associate sponsors of the No. 5 Arrow Electronics car in the Verizon IndyCar Series at the recently run 2015 Indianapolis 500. The Amazon, SiriusXM, and Rush logos adorned the Honda-powered SPM entry for the 99th running of the famed race.

The program, which runs until June 30th, highlights Rush's incredible catalogue of music, including 14 of their albums newly remastered on vinyl, and Amazon as a leading retailer destination for music. In addition, this program highlights the relationship between SiriusXM and Amazon as a featured destination to buy SiriusXM radios and accessories.

Visit amazon.com/indy500 for purchase opportunities for the Rush retail albums and the SiriusXM Onyx Plus with Vehicle Kit (subscription sold separately by SiriusXM). Various Rush, SiriusXM, team, and driver content are featured on the site as well.

SPM team co-owner Sam Schmidt stated, "We're excited to work with Amazon and SiriusXM with their retail programs. Hinch's 'Mayor on Air' radio show on SiriusXM has been great and opened up the opportunity for SiriusXM to support the team. Having Rush in the mix here as well, joining in with celebrating their 40 year Anniversary and R40 North American tour, is truly fantastic!"

Originally intended to be driven by Canadian James Hinchcliffe, replacement driver Ryan Briscoe drove the car in the race to a 12th place finish after James was seriously injured in a practice accident. Briscoe will again be in the No. 5 car this weekend for the Firestone 600 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Hinchcliffe is expected to fully recover from his injuries, and his return to the cockpit will be eagerly anticipated.

About Schmidt Peterson Motorsports:

Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) was established in 2001 and is owned by former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt and Canadian businessman Ric Peterson. Schmidt was paralyzed (quad) in 2000 after an accident during testing at Walt Disney World Speedway in Orlando, Fla. SPM fields cars in the Verizon IndyCar Series, including the Indianapolis 500, and the Indy Lights Series presented by Cooper Tires. SPM is the most successful team in Indy Lights Series history with sixty-five race wins and seven championships. In addition, SPM won the coveted Indy 500 pole position in 2011, and has won five Verizon IndyCar Series races between 2013 and 2015.

About Conquer Paralysis Now:

Conquer Paralysis Now is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to cure paralysis, formerly known as the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation. The organization is leading the charge for a cure through funding scientific research, medical treatment and technological advances benefiting those paralyzed by spinal cord injuries, stroke or diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's or in other ways. For more information, visit conquerparalysisnow.org .
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