Graybar Denver will support David Powers Motorsports and the Hot Rod Fuller-driven Caterpillar dragster during the 29th annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway it was announced today. Graybar Electric Company, Inc., is a Fortune 500 company.  

The Graybar logo will feature prominent placement in the driver’s compartment area on Fuller’s Caterpillar rail during the popular Denver NHRA race, July 11-13, at scenic Bandimere Speedway near Denver. Graybar also will host more than 100 guests at the team’s Iron Eagle Club hospitality area during the weekend to entertain customers and employees.

 

"We are excited about the opportunities with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA),” Steve Stricker, Graybar Denver Area Manager, said. “Bandimere is a great venue, and we look forward to creating memorable track experiences, positive customer engagement and an overall relationship-building atmosphere. We believe that business is a team sport, and NHRA exemplifies the word team. In conjunction with David Powers Motorsports and the NHRA, we hope to create an environment for building long-term relationships with our suppliers and customers.”

 

Graybar specializes in supply chain management services and is a leading North American distributor of high-quality components, equipment and materials for a number of industries. With more than $5.25 billion in revenue (2007), Graybar employs approximately 8,600 men and women at more than 250 distribution centers throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Graybar procures, warehouses, and delivers just about any kind of electrical, data communications and security product, component or related service to its customers. Graybar stocks and sells hundreds of thousands of items from thousands of manufacturers.

 

“We’re excited to begin this relationship with the folks from Graybar at an awesome race like the Mile-High Nationals,” Fuller said. “We’ve had some Graybar guests at a few races earlier this year, and we look forward to hosting more folks from Graybar next weekend, along with Wagner Equipment and Matco Tools. Our goal is to put this CAT car back in the winner’s circle and give all of our guests a great showing.”