PORTLAND, Ore. — Columbia Sportswear, a leading innovator in active outdoor lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, is proud to announce a multiyear sponsorship with NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace. The agreement enlists Wallace as Columbia’s newest brand ambassador and includes a primary sponsorship of the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet.
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Columbia will leverage its first NASCAR driver and team sponsorship to promote its innovative product lines and proprietary technologies, including its PFG (Performance Fishing Gear) collection.
“There has always been a strong correlation between NASCAR and Columbia, especially with PFG,” Columbia brand president Joe Boyle said. “We are excited by the opportunity to work with Bubba and Richard Petty Motorsports to engage our shared fans.”
Said Wallace: “Columbia Sportswear is a perfect fit for my lifestyle away from the track. I love spending time outdoors — boating, golfing, hiking, photography — just anything to help me decompress from a hectic racing schedule. I’m beyond excited to be a part of the Columbia family and can’t wait to work with them on some unique content and fly their colors next weekend at Dover (International Speedway).”
A six-time NASCAR national-series winner, Wallace was recently thrust into the national spotlight when his calls for NASCAR to ban the Confederate flag at all events was ultimately adopted. He promotes a message of “compassion, love, understanding” with the intention of making racing more inclusive and ultimately broadening NASCAR’s reach.
“In addition to his racing talent, Bubba is a charismatic and courageous leader,” Boyle said. “It is his internal fortitude that most aligns with the Columbia brand and our Tested Tough ethos. Bubba is a Tested Tough trailblazer and we are thrilled to be working with him.”
When he’s not racing at 200 mph on the top tracks in the NASCAR circuit, Wallace can often be found outdoors hiking, fishing, mountain biking, playing golf and shooting photos of amazing wilderness areas. As part of this sponsorship, Columbia will be working closely with Wallace to further the brand’s efforts to unlock the outdoors for everyone.
The No. 43 Columbia Chevrolet Camaro will debut Aug. 23 at the Drydene 311 at Dover.