Kahne to Drive No. 9 Wrigley’s Doublemint Dodge in Phoenix

The 26-year-old driver from Enumclaw, Wash., posted a series-high six wins in the No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger and earned a berth in the 2006 Chase for the Nextel Cup.

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CHARLOTTE, NC - The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Thursday announced a partnership with Evernham Motorsports and driver Kasey Kahne, in which the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series wins leader will drive the No. 9 Wrigley’s Doublemint Dodge during the NASCAR Busch Series race at Phoenix International Raceway on November 10th.

“Kasey joins NASCAR drivers Juan Pablo Montoya, Reed Sorenson and David Stremme to create a dynamic Wrigley’s racing team with a proven record for success,” said Paul Chibe, Wrigley’s Vice President of U.S. Marketing.

“Big Red, Juicy Fruit, Winterfresh, Doublemint and Wrigley’s Spearmint have become part of American popular culture and aligning with NASCAR is a natural step in continuing to grow the iconic brands.”

The No. 9 Wrigley’s Doublemint Dodge will feature a distinctive green paint scheme, reflecting the unique packaging and flavor that has made Doublemint one of the world’s best-selling chewing gums since the brand’s launch in 1914.

Each of the cars in the Wrigley’s racing team -- Montoya’s bold black and red No. 42 Wrigley’s Big Red Dodge, Sorenson’s signature yellow No. 41 Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit Dodge and Stremme’s cool, crisp blue No. 41 Wrigley’s Winterfresh Dodge -- were designed with paint schemes that mirror the iconic packaging that makes these popular chewing gums distinctive.

“Like many kids, I grew up chewing Doublemint, so it’s an honor that Wrigley has asked me to take the gum on its inaugural lap around the track,” said Kasey Kahne.

“While Reed, David, Juan Pablo and I race for two different teams on the NASCAR circuit, we’re linked together through these great Wrigley brands. I have a lot of respect for those guys and look forward to racing them on the track each week.”

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