Sponsorship Agreement
GMC has announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the renowned American racing company Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR). This partnership centers around the team's inaugural participation in electric vehicle racing during the first season of the Extreme E series, set to kick off in April from AlUla, Saudi Arabia.
GMC Hummer EV Specifications
The GMC Hummer EV is recognized as the first fully electric super truck, serving as inspiration for CGR's all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), boasting an impressive power output of 550 horsepower. It features a distinctive front grille and showcases unique colors and graphics on its body.
Official Statements
Loi Al Sharafa
Commenting on this sponsorship deal, Loi Al Sharafa, President and Managing Director of General Motors for Africa and the Middle East, stated:
"We have seen tremendous interest and excitement for the GMC Hummer EV here in the Middle East since the moment we announced it, which only intensified with the truck's reveal last October. It’s important to note that GMC has a long-standing connection with this region, particularly in Saudi Arabia. We are excited and proud to witness the launch of the Extreme E racing series in 2021 with Chip Ganassi Racing from Saudi Arabia; this marks a significant milestone for the GMC Hummer EV."
Jim Campbell
Jim Campbell, Vice President of Performance and Motorsports at General Motors in the USA, remarked:
"There is no better way to showcase the exceptional GMC Hummer EV than through the Extreme E racing series in partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing. Both the GMC Hummer EV and the Extreme E series are designed to revolutionize perceptions of electric vehicles and demonstrate their true capabilities."
Chip Ganassi
Chip Ganassi, owner of CGR, expressed his excitement about the partnership by stating:
"We are truly honored to represent GMC, especially during such an exciting time in the world of motorsports. The new GMC Hummer EV will change the game in terms of how the world views electric vehicles' (EV) capabilities in off-road racing, and we couldn't be prouder to represent GMC in this innovative new series."
Extreme E Championship Details
The international Extreme E championship will consist of five races held in some of the world's most remote locations, starting from the AlUla desert in Saudi Arabia in April. The series aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. Racing enthusiasts can follow the events of the series through GMC's social media channels.
Notably, drivers Kyle LeDuc and Sara Price will be behind the wheel of the vehicle for CGR in the upcoming Extreme E series.
