Chizmark Larson Returns to IndyCar

JOLIET, Ill., May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Motorsports Division of the Chizmark and Larson Insurance agency announced today the personal sponsorship of Izod IndyCar® Series (IRL) driver, Mario Moraes.

Moraes, a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, is currently competing in his third full year of the IRL. The 21 year old driver of the No. 32 IndyCar qualified in the 13th position for Sunday's running of the 2010 Indianapolis 500. For some, 13 might be considered an unlucky number, but certainly not for Moraes, as he also happens to be currently tied with Marco Andretti for the 13th spot in the championship standings.

"Mario is the first person I ever sponsored in racing," said Mike Larson, Motorsports Division Agent. "I really feel like we are coming full circle by joining him once again as a sponsor and supporter. As far as I am concerned, he is the top up and coming driver of the IRL."

Larson, who became involved with Moraes while with an International gourmet food company in his 2008 rookie year, will be placing the Chizmark Larson decal on Moraes' helmet for the 2010 season, beginning with the May 30th^, historical Indy 500 race.

"I think it is great to return to my first sponsor in the IRL during 2008," said Moraes. "It is a great opportunity to get back together in time for one of the most important races in the world."

"I am extremely excited to be sponsoring Mario again," said Larson, sharing Moraes' excitement. "We look for good things to come in the future for him. From the moment I met him, I have always been very impressed with Mario, as an IRL driver and also as a person."

Chizmark Larson has already branched out into the motorsports community as an official sponsor of the World of Outlaws, as well as the 2009 UMP Champion, Jason Feger.  The Moraes sponsorship will run in conjunction with another foray into another exciting series that is featured on SPEED, to be announced next week.

"Chizmark Larson Insurance agency is taking another big step forward by sponsoring Mario in the IRL series as a sign of our commitment and success in the motorsports insurance and racing community," explained Larson.

Celebrating their 60th year in business, Chizmark Larson is committed to insuring the racing community from race teams to the individual driver. Also, while offering coverage to US based sanctioning bodies, promoters, and sponsors, they cover off-track storage and contents of competition vehicles, trailers, and racing equipment as well. World-wide coverage is also available for teams that compete outside of the United States. For further information regarding motorsports insurance log onto www.chizmarklarson.com. For price quotes contact Mike Larson at [email protected] or 815-725-6527.

SOURCE Chizmark Larson