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Cummins, IMS Announce Special Multiyear Partnership as
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gathered late March to announce a new multi-year partnership between the two 100-year old, Indiana-
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an enhanced presence at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway throughout the year. Cummins will have a
number of activities for the community to enjoy throughout the year, and its iconic Cummins “C” logo and
videos will be visible in locations throughout the Speedway. During this year’s Indianapolis 500 presented
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to participate in a pre-race parade lap.
Cummins and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have enjoyed a long and storied history together
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pit crew for the winning car driven by Ray Harroun. Since that time, Cummins has used the venue to
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“Today, we are marking our 100th anniversary and our history of technological innovation with a
renewed presence at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Vice President and Chief
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and discuss the future of our company, as we continue to challenge the impossible. It’s a great platform
to talk more publicly about how we continue to innovate our products and services to bring our
customers the clean, reliable power solutions, whether it be advanced diesel, natural gas, hybrids, fully
electric or other alternative technologies like fuel cells.”
“Cummins and IMS have enjoyed a productive relationship for 100 years based on shared values of
integrity, innovation and community stewardship,” said Mark Miles, CEO of Hulman & Company, the
parent company of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “We’re honoured to continue that bond with this
partnership that will help to celebrate Cummins’ 100th birthday this year and also serve as a platform for
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between two proud Hoosier companies that have grown to serve customers with quality products in all
corners of the world.” Q