NORFOLK, VA. (JUNE 19, 2007)- Commonwealth announced today that it will sponsor the Riley-D’Hondt Motorsports (RDM) #91 Toyota Camry driven by Marc Goossens at Infineon Raceway on June 24, 2007.
NASCAR is America's fastest growing sport, second only to the National Football League in the number of television viewers. It is also America's most exclusionary athletic enterprise in terms of race and sex. There is a focus to encourage change in the sport to allow for more diversity.
“We are proud to be part of the diverse future of NASCAR,” said Omar Quiambao, Commonwealth co-founder. “By partnering with Riley-D’Hondt Motorsports, we look forward to exposure of the Commonwealth lifestyle amongst the fans of NASCAR as well as helping grow the diversity of its fan base.”
This partnership allows two young, but determined companies to put their stamp on a Nextel Cup event. In their initial partnership, Riley-D’Hondt Motorsports and Commonwealth will attempt their first “Car of Tomorrow” race at a road course. Just as a road course brings a different mindset to a NEXTEL Cup event, so does this partnership.
“We are very pleased to be associated with a company so diverse in their market area as Commonwealth,” said Riley-D’Hondt Motorsports co-owner Eddie D’Hondt. “We anticipate bringing the NASCAR fan more in touch with the in-style clothing lines Commonwealth has to offer. Commonwealth and NASCAR will be a great fit for each other.”
Tune in Sunday, June 24th, 2007 at 5 PM (EST) on TNT to see the Commonwealth sponsored Riley-D’Hondt Motorsports #91 Toyota Camry in action.
Marc Goossens brings a diversified racing background to the team and is looking forward to being back behind the wheel of a stock car. “I am excited to be driving the #91 Toyota Camry for Riley-D’Hondt Motorsports and representing Commonwealth,” said Goossens. “Combining my driving experience with the leadership and technology of RDM should be a winning combination.”
About Marc Goossens
Born in Belgium, Goossens has raced all over the world and is currently the lead driver of the #91 Riley-Matthews Motorsports Pontiac Riley in the Rolex Grand American Series. Goossens is known for his ability to quickly adapt to any type of car and track. Having started his racing career in go-karts, Goossens quickly established himself at a young age winning the 1991 British Formula Ford Championship before going on to win numerous races and a championship in the FIA F3000 series.
About Riley-D’Hondt Motorsports
Riley-D’Hondt Motorsports is in their first year of operation with famed motorsports engineers Bob and Bill Riley and NASCAR veteran Eddie D’Hondt serving as owners of the team. They also complete with the #91 Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Busch Series.
About Commonwealth
Commonwealth is a unique concept boutique with locations in Norfolk, VA and Washington, DC. They aim to influence and inspire. Helping to build a community of individuals with diverse interests, Commonwealth strives to educate and expose its patrons and friends to uniquely selected apparel and footwear. The compilation of select brands and hard work has caught the attention of the industry’s media. Commonwealth was recently selected for GQ magazine’s “Top 100 Stores” men should shop at, Complex magazine’s Buyers Guide “Coolest 25 Stores” and Detail magazine’s “Best Stores in America”. For more information or to shop please visit www.cmonwealth.com.
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