INDIANAPOLIS – Juan Pablo Montoya will have sponsorship from Progressive Insurance during the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 this Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Montoya will be attempting to win his third Indianapolis 500 aboard the No. 86 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet. Progressive will be featured on Montoya’s car as well as his firesuit and helmet as part of the partnership.
“I’m delighted to partner with Progressive Insurance for the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500,” Juan Pablo Montoya said. “It’s an honor to have the support of one of America’s biggest brands for the country’s greatest race.”
Fifteen years after his last race for McLaren in Formula One, Montoya returns to the team this year as part of Arrow McLaren SP. Montoya is looking to win his third Indianapolis 500, joining a small group of drivers to successfully do so. Montoya, who raced for McLaren in Formula One in 2005-2006 and won three races with the team, will pilot Arrow McLaren SP’s third car at Indianapolis. The Colombian driver’s resume includes championships in CART and IMSA, with wins in the NTT IndyCar Series, Formula One and NASCAR.
“We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Juan Pablo Montoya at the Indy 500,” said Jay VanAntwerp, Media Business Leader at Progressive. “The Indy 500 is one of racing’s premier events and we’re excited to be part of it by supporting one of motorsport’s most accomplished drivers. We look forward to seeing Juan Pablo in action on race day, and wish him the best of luck as he competes for victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and a historic third Indy 500 win.”