D'Hondt Motorsports, LLC Announces Zippo as Primary Sponsor for Watkins Glen

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 23, 2008) – D'Hondt Motorsports, LLC (DMS) announced today that Zippo Manufacturing Company, promoting their line of hot new Zippo BLU lighters, will be the primary sponsor for Kyle Busch in the #92 Toyota Camry in the "Zippo 200" August 9th at Watkins Glen International. 

"We are proud to have Zippo sponsor D'Hondt Motorsports (DMS) and Kyle Busch at Watkins Glen" said team owner Eddie D'Hondt. "This new partnership is a good opportunity for us all and allows us room to grow. Zippo has supported racing at some level for a long time and we look forward to a very successful weekend."

Zippo founder, George G. Blaisdell, began attending events at Watkins Glen in the 1950's.  In 1993, they became the title sponsor for the Grand Prix race there.  In NASCAR, they sponsored Jimmy Spencer in the 1990's and introduced a line of collectible driver lighters. They have been the Nationwide Series event title sponsor at Watkins Glen for four years.

"We are excited to not only be the race title sponsor but to also partner with an up and coming organization like D'Hondt Motorsports. We are anxious to see our name back on a car and entered in a NASCAR Nationwide Series race. We feel confident that with Kyle Busch behind the wheel, it will be a winning combination for all involved," said Mark Paup, Zippo VP Sales/Marketing.

About Zippo
Zippo Manufacturing Company, founded in 1932, is a leading global marketer of refillable windproof pocket and utility lighters with an unparalleled lifetime guarantee. Based in Bradford, Pennsylvania, the company and its 800 employees manufacture and distribute products to more than 140 countries. Zippo also owns and operates W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery, one of America's oldest and finest cutlery manufacturers, and Zippo Fashion Italia, maker of Italian fashion leather goods. For more information about Zippo and the Zippo BLU butane lighter, visit Zippo.com.

About D'Hondt Motorsports
D'Hondt Motorsports (DMS) is located in Lakeside Business Park in Mooresville, NC. DMS is home to the No. 19 Toyota ARCA RE/MAX Series team and the No. 92 Toyota NASCAR Nationwide Series team.  For more information about sponsorship opportunities with D'Hondt Motorsports, LLC, please contact Dan Leon 973-964-3915. For more information about D'Hondt Motorsports, LLC, please visit www.dhondtmotorsports.com or contact Dana Crone 704-928-6826.