The show car program will feature the 2009 No. 99 SUBWAY® Ford Fusion show car. The SUBWAY® Restaurant chain is a primary sponsor of the No. 99 Ford Fusion driven by Carl Edwards at three races this season, including one entitlement race. You can see the No. 99 SUBWAY® Ford Fusion racing again at Daytona on July 4th and Talladega, November 1st.
Carl Edwards finished second in the point standings in the 2008 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and is considered a leading contender for this year’s title. Last year, Edwards won a series-high nine races, with a total of eight top-ten finishes during the Chase.
For the 15th time in 18 years, the SUBWAY® chain was recognized by Entrepreneur magazine in its ranking of top 500 franchises. With over 30,856 restaurants in 89 countries, the franchise continues growth simultaneous with its motorsports success.
About SUBWAY® Restaurants:
The SUBWAY® restaurant chain is the world’s largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 30,856 locations in 89 countries. In 2002, the SUBWAY® chain surpassed McDonald’s in the number of restaurants open in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Milford, Conn., the SUBWAY® restaurant chain was cofounded by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. That partnership marked the beginning of a remarkable journey –one that made it possible for thousands of individuals to build and succeed in their own business. The SUBWAY® chain was named the number one franchise opportunity in all categories by Entrepreneur magazine in its Annual Franchise 500 ranking for 2005 –for the 14th time in 18 years!
For more information about the SUBWAY® restaurant chain, visit www.subway.com.
You can see the Subway show car at local events include the Salt Lake City Bees game on June 24th and the Salt Lake Real game on June 27th.
