State Water Heaters to sponsor Riggs in No. 66

Will also be primary sponsor on select races for Mayfield

By Team Release
January 16, 2008
12:59 PM EST

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KANNAPOLIS, N.C. -- Haas CNC Racing is pleased to announce it has entered into a multi-year, global, business-to-business partnership with State Water Heaters to be a primary sponsor of the No. 66 with Scott Riggs. The program also includes primary placement for select races with Jeremy Mayfield on the No. 70 and an associate sponsorship position on both cars for the full 2008 season.

"We couldn't be happier than to partner with a quality brand like State Water Heaters," said team marketing manager Carl Cline. "With the recent changes we've made at Haas CNC Racing, 2008 should prove to be an exciting year for us and we are thrilled to have State Water Heaters share in our future successes. Through our commitment to performance, both on and off the track, we hope to grow a long, proud partnership with State Water Heaters."

State Water Heaters brand manager Jeff Storie said, "State is excited to partner with Scott Riggs and Haas CNC Racing. Scott is a talented driver who can connect with both race fans and our customers in the wholesale plumbing channel. This partnership will generate great awareness for the State brand.

"The Haas world-class race shop, resources and record of success made the partnership appealing to State Water Heaters," Storie added.

Riggs is in his first season with Haas CNC Racing, having moved over from the No. 10 car. In 133 career starts in the Cup Series, Riggs has four top-five and 15 top-10 finishes, as well as three poles.

Mayfield drove the final four races of 2007 with Haas CNC Racing's No. 66 and will slide over into the No. 70 this year.