2009 Indy Racing League IndyCar Series Sponsorship with Andretti Green Racing

INDIANAPOLIS — The longest non-automotive sponsor of the Indianapolis 500, Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems, is proud to continue its Indy Racing League (IRL) IndyCar Series sponsorship of Andretti Green Racing and driver, Tony Kanaan. Kanaan, whose love of racing began to flourish after watching his first go kart race as a child in Brazil, is entering his seventh year of involvement with Andretti Green Racing (AGR) in the 2009 season.

It is no wonder that AGR, the winningest team in the Indy Racing League, includes Kanaan, a focused and successful driver. Throughout his career, he has earned multiple victories and pole positions, including the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500, and scored over 50 top-10 finishes. In 2004, he won the IndyCar Series championship and was runner-up in 2005.

"We are excited and proud to sponsor Tony Kanaan. He's proven to be a true competitor, and he's backed by one of the strongest teams in the IndyCar Series," said Tom Archer, Bryant brand manager. "It's a great opportunity to give visibility to the Bryant brand with a driver and team who truly demonstrate the 'Whatever It Takes' attitude of Bryant dealers across the country."

Kanaan is pleased with the pairing as well. "I'm very excited about our partnership with everyone at Bryant," said Kanaan. "Bryant has a great IndyCar racing heritage and we will certainly do 'Whatever It Takes' to make a run at another championship and an Indy 500 win."

Andretti Green Racing was founded by Michael Andretti, Kim Green and Kevin Savoree in December 2002. Since then AGR has met with great success, collecting over 30 IndyCar Series victories, and winning both the 2004 and 2005 IndyCar Series championship. In 2005, AGR competed in and won "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the Indy 500.

Bryant is looking forward to its continued involvement at the Indianapolis 500 with this sponsorship. The heating and cooling company traces its racing roots back to the 1958 race, when Indianapolis-based Bryant dealer, Eddie Johnson, became the company's first Indy 500 qualifier. Since then, Bryant has been a staple at the race for the checkered flag at the Brickyard and its logo has been featured on 50 cars. In 1996, Bryant upped its involvement in racing when it became a full-time sponsor of the IndyCar Series. Bryant looks forward to the this season and doing 'Whatever It Takes' to cheer on Kanaan.

About Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems

Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems, a leading supplier of HVAC equipment, has been dedicated to customer comfort and satisfaction since 1904. In addition to its best-in-class network of distributors and dealers, Bryant offers exceptional reliability and energy savings through an extensive line of durable heating and cooling products. Bryant is devoted to doing "Whatever It Takes" to deliver the highest quality in HVAC products and services for consumers nationwide, which is why so many people have trusted their indoor comfort needs to Bryant.