SunTrust to again sponsor Richmond race

For the seventh consecutive year, SunTrust Banks, Inc. will serve as the title sponsor for the IndyCar® Series race at Richmond International Raceway. And for the second year in a row, SunTrust will partner with XM Satellite Radio to showcase the SunTrust Indy Challenge Presented by XM "under the lights" on Saturday, June 30, as part of the fastest weekend of racing at Richmond International Raceway. SunTrust's participation in the open-wheel weekend at America's Premier Short Track spans back to the very first IndyCar Series race at Richmond International Raceway in 2001.

"We are excited to have both SunTrust and XM on board for our IndyCar Series race again this year," said track president Doug Fritz. "For the seventh consecutive year, we are proud to have such a great partner in SunTrust sponsor the fastest race at Richmond International Raceway. Having XM back for the second year continues to help us reach an even wider audience on our IndyCar Series weekend."

"SunTrust prides itself on supporting the communities we serve through the sponsorship of entertainment, educational and cultural events," said Michael Newbrand, Director of Marketing for SunTrust Mid-Atlantic. "We are proud to say this is our seventh consecutive year of sponsoring the IndyCar Series race at Richmond International Raceway and we are looking forward to another thrilling weekend."

"XM is committed to broadcasting the best in racing action to our millions of subscribers across the country," said George Perry, director of partnership marketing for XM. "As the exclusive satellite radio provider for the IndyCar Series, we're pleased to partner with SunTrust to bring the SunTrust Indy Challenge Presented by XM to fans at Richmond International Raceway and nationwide."