The Wisconsin-based global manufacturer Clarios to support the Wisconsin native in the final two INDY NXT by Firestone events – including this weekend at the Milwaukee Mile
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (August 30, 2024) – After a season of relentless on track improvement, ABEL Motorsports driver Yuven Sundaramoorthy’s season continued to get better off of it as well, as the young Wisconsin University graduate has partnered to represent the OPTIMA brand on the No. 22 ABEL Motorsports Dallara, starting with this weekend’s INDY NXT by Firestone Milwaukee 100.
Based in Glendale, Wisconsin, Clarios is one of the premier manufacturers of industrial batteries, with an established range of brands including OPTIMA Batteries, which will be on board the No. 22 ABEL Motorsports entry for the final two races of the season.
Sundaramoorthy’s car will now carry the familiar red and black colors of the Clarios/OPTIMA brand of batteries, one of the world’s foremost high-performance automotive, marine and heavy-duty AGM batteries.
For Sundaramoorthy, it’s a chance to give Wisconsin fans just one more local hero.
“To be working with our first major corporate sponsor – and to have it be a Wisconsin based company – is very special,” said Sundaramoorthy. “Especially to have our first race weekend be at the Milwaukee Mile, just a short distance from their headquarters. It’s a pretty cool thing. Hopefully this will be something the fans can get behind. Wisconsin fans are the best, so I’m really excited.
“I believe that there’s a great deal we can do for OPTIMA as well, so there’s a very good mutual connection there. I’m ready to roll the OPTIMA colors out onto the oval this weekend!”
The open wheel partnership marks a new endeavor for OPTIMA Batteries, which has traditionally supported a number of grassroots racers as well as Global Rallycross champion Tanner Foust.
“The heart of OPTIMA Batteries is with motorsports and enthusiasts,” said Marketing Director of OPTIMA Batteries Cameron Douglass. “We are constantly looking for new ways to align with drivers and race teams to help take our products to the next level.”
Sundaramoorthy joins teammates Jacob Abel (Louisville, Ky.) and Taylor Ferns (Shelby Township, Mich.) at the Milwaukee Mile this weekend, part of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ HY-VEE Milwaukee Mile 250s.
ABEL Motorsports thanks additional partners ABEL Construction Company, Advance Ready Mix, Boyd Cat®, S Team Motorsports, Quest Global and OMP for their continued support.
The INDY NXT by Firestone Milwaukee 100 takes the green flag Saturday at 3:50 p.m. ET. The race will be streamed live in the U.S. on Peacock, while international viewers can watch via INDYCARLIVE, with INDYCAR Radio available at indycar.com and on Sirius XM.
About Clarios
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Its batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With approximately 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, Clarios brings deep expertise to its Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. They answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across the industry. Clarios works to ensure 100% of its products sold are recyclable and recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in its network. Clarios is a Brookfield portfolio company.
About OPTIMA® Batteries
OPTIMA high-performance automotive, marine and heavy-duty AGM batteries are manufactured by Clarios, LLC, the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive batteries. OPTIMA REDTOP®, YELLOWTOP® and BLUETOP® batteries feature state-of-the-art SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY®. This patented design allows OPTIMA batteries to deliver superior performance in both starting and deep cycling applications. The OPTIMA product family also includes a line of Digital Chargers, with advanced multi-stage charging to charge and maintain a variety of vehicle batteries, maximizing battery life and performance. The newest additions to the OPTIMA YELLOWTOP line are now offered in DIN group sizes H6 and H7. This offering allows a variety of modern vehicles, ranging from late-model domestic performance to European models, to experience the power and performance of OPTIMA Batteries. To learn more or to purchase OPTIMA products, please visit www.optimabatteries.com, call 1-888-8OPTIMA (1-888-867-8462) or find @OPTIMABatteries on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
About ABEL Motorsports: Team principal Bill Abel began racing motocross in 1972, earning numerous championship titles as he continued the family racing tradition. In 2015, ABEL Motorsports was launched, starting in the USF2000 series and building up the junior open wheel ladder. The team captured the inaugural Formula Regional Americas Championship with driver Kyle Kirkwood in 2018.
ABEL Motorsports currently competes in the INDY NXT by Firestone series, the official development series for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, led by third-generation driver Jacob Abel. The team made its INDYCAR debut in 2023 with driver RC Enerson in the Indianapolis 500. For more information visit the official team website at abelmotorsports.com.
About Abel Construction Company: ABEL Construction is one of the largest general contractors in Kentucky, holding licenses in thirteen states. The company has offices in Lexington, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Indiana, with the corporate office in Louisville. Their expertise spans many areas, including general contracting, construction management, design-build, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and facilities maintenance.
Abel Construction has helped build some of the region’s most recognizable landmarks. Their projects cover diverse sectors, including automotive, healthcare, post-secondary education, commercial, food/beverage, tech, and industrial/manufacturing. They prioritize client satisfaction, focusing on efficient project delivery regardless of size or cost. The company’s skilled professionals utilize cutting-edge technology and software to ensure successful outcomes. abelconstruct.com/.
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