As the Official Bank of NASCAR®, Bank of America is proud to be part of America’s fastest growing spectator sport, and dedicated to providing fans with greater access to financial services and to the thrills and excitement of racing. With a full array of products and services delivered through an unmatched network of convenient delivery options, Bank of America strives to meet the financial needs of racing fans across the country, while creating opportunities to bring customers closer to the sport with special access, exciting promotions and unique experiences that celebrate racing fans and their passion for the sport.
Bank of America’s involvement with racing dates back to the early 1980’s, when its legacy banks in Virginia and North Carolina sponsored races and provided financing for motor speedways throughout the United States. Over the last two decades, the company’s foray into racing has significantly expanded.
Today, Bank of America is the Official Bank of NASCAR and the issuer of officially licensed NASCAR credit cards. The bank also supports multiyear sponsorship agreements with International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and Speedway Motorsports Inc. (SMI), which includes title sponsorship of the Bank of America 500 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. Through SMI, Bank of America also is the Official Bank of Atlanta Motor Speedway, Infineon Raceway (Sonoma, CA), Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Lowe’s Motor Speedway, and Texas Motor Speedway (Fort Worth). The agreement with ISC designates Bank of America as the Official Bank of California Speedway (Fontana), Chicagoand Speedway, Kansas Speedway (Kansas City), Phoenix International Raceway, and Watkns Glen International (Upstate New York). Bank of America views its support for racing as a victory for its associates, customers, communities and shareholders.
News Releases and Additional Information
Press Releases
• August 28, 2009 — Bank of America Offers Exclusive NASCAR Fan Opportunities to Celebrate 50th Year at Lowe’s Motor Speedway
• May 15, 2009 — October Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway Renamed the NASCAR® Banking 500 Only From Bank of America
• May 23, 2008 — Bank of America Rewards Unsuspecting NASCAR® Fan with Rare Behind-the-Scenes Opportunities - WATCH THE VIDEO
• May 12, 2008 — Bank of America Introduces Company's First-Ever NASCAR-Themed TV Ad
• January 23, 2008 — Bank of America Accelerates Into New Racing Season With Expanded NASCAR® Banking Program
• September 12, 2007 — Bank of America to Put Fans in the Driver's Seat for the 2007 Bank of America 500
• May 23, 2007 — Bank of America Introduces NASCAR Checking as Part of First Nationwide Banking Program for Racing Fans
• November 27, 2006 ― Bank of America Becomes 'Official Bank of NASCAR' Starting With 2007 Season
• September 26, 2006 ― Bank of America and Lowe’s Motor Speedway to Honor Racing Legends During Bank of America 500 Pre-Race Ceremony
• September 14, 2006 ― Lucky Race Fan Earns Spot as Honorary Grand Marshal for the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway
• September 5, 2006 ― Bank of America and Lowe's Motor Speedway Give Fans the Chance to Be Grand Marshal of the Bank of America 500 with NASCAR Legends
• June 1, 2006 ― Bank of America Focuses on “Giving Back” with First-Ever NEXTEL Cup Race Dedicated to Volunteerism and Philanthropy
• March 9, 2006 ― Dover International Speedway’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Race to Be Named “Neighborhood Excellence 400 Presented by Bank of America”
• February 21, 2006 ―Bank of America and International Speedway Corporation Announce Multi-Track Sponsorship Agreement
Downloadable Documents
• Official Bank of NASCAR ― Fact Sheet, Logo & Photos
• NASCAR Banking 500 only from Bank of America ― Fast Facts, Greatest Moments & Logo
• Bank of America Champions Club ― Fact Sheet
Executive Biographies
• Ray Bednar, Global Sponsorship Marketing Executive
• Mike Hargrave, Motorsports Platform Executive
For the Media
The primary media contact for Bank of America Racing is Joe Goode at 617.434.7314.
