IndyCar News: Sukup to sponsor Kyle Kirkwood for Iowa races

Andretti Global, a racing team under the TWG Motorsports umbrella, announced today that Sukup Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest family-owned and operated manufacturer of grain storage, drying and handling equipment will serve as the primary partner for the No. 27 Sukup Honda piloted by Kyle Kirkwood at the doubleheader Sukup INDYCAR Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway.   

The partnership between Sukup Manufacturing Co. and the Andretti INDYCAR program unites two organizations driven by innovation, community and a passion for excellence. With over six decades at the forefront of agricultural advancement, Sukup proudly produces American-made products that support rural communities and champion sustainable solutions, values that align with Andretti’s commitment to pushing the limits of technology both on and off the track.   

Also serving as the Title Sponsor of the doubleheader race weekend at Iowa Speedway, Sukup Manufacturing Co. will highlight its revolutionary Synk product line, which unifies grain monitoring and measurement systems into one streamlined, easy-to-use platform, on the livery of Kirkwood’s No. 27 Sukup Honda during the Synk 275 and the Farm to Finish 275. Designed to be simpler, smarter and safer, Sukup’s Synk technology gives farmers greater accuracy, efficiency and control over their operations.  

Kirkwood will debut the Sukup brand on track during the opening practice session of the Sukup INDYCAR Race Weekend on Friday, July 11. The action continues throughout the weekend, with Races 1 and 2 set for Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, both airing live on FOX. 

STEVE SUKUP, PRESIDENT AND CEO, SUKUP MANUFACTURING CO.
“This is an exciting moment for Sukup. Partnering with Andretti Global allows us to align our family-run business with one of the most respected names in racing and entrepreneurship. We see great potential in what we can accomplish together.”  

JILL GREGORY, PRESIDENT, ANDRETTI GLOBAL “As one of Iowa’s leading manufacturers and a long-time supporter of motorsports, Sukup is a natural fit for this weekend’s doubleheader at Iowa Speedway. We’re proud to have them as the primary partner on Kyle’s No. 27 and thrilled to see their deeper involvement as the event’s title sponsor, a true testament to their passion for racing and their home state community.” 

KYLE KIRKWOOD, DRIVER OF NO. 27 SUKUP HONDA, ANDRETTI INDYCAR  “I’m thrilled to have Sukup on board as my primary partner this weekend in Iowa. As the title sponsor of the race, they’ve already shown tremendous support for INDYCAR, so carrying their name on the No. 27 Sukup Honda means a lot to me. I got my first oval win in St. Louis last month, and with two chances this weekend, I’m hoping we can take Sukup to Victory Lane here in Iowa.”