Carvana Unveils NTT INDYCAR SERIES Paint Scheme for No. 48 Honda

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Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) has unveiled the new paint scheme for Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 48 Honda, driven by 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson. The car will debut on April 18 at Barber Motorsports Park. Carvana's Chief Brand Officer Ryan Keeton expressed pride in the collaborative design process with Johnson, emphasizing the aesthetics and teamwork involved. Fans can view images and videos of the car on Carvana Racing's social media channels. Carvana continues to innovate the online car buying experience, allowing consumers to shop over 20,000 vehicles easily.

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• Collaboration with Jimmie Johnson on the car's design enhances brand visibility.
• Participation in the INDYCAR SERIES may attract new customers and broaden market reach.

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Leading online auto retailer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) today unveiled the paint scheme for Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 48 Honda to be driven by 7-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Champion Jimmie Johnson in his rookie NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Featuring Carvana’s iconic halo and signature blue color palette, the No. 48 Honda will make its racing debut with Johnson behind the wheel on April 18 at Barber Motorsports Park as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2021 racing season gets off to a roaring start.

Carvana unveiled the paint scheme for Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 48 Honda, featuring Carvana’s iconic halo and signature blue color palette. 7-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Champion Jimmie Johnson will drive it in his rookie NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. (Photo: Business Wire)

“We have great partners in Chip Ganassi Racing and Jimmie Johnson,” said Carvana Chief Brand Officer Ryan Keeton. “Jimmie had ideas we implemented into the final paint scheme, and it’s something we’re really proud of, not only for the aesthetics, but also the collaborative approach to design.”

Fans can view a full complement of images and videos featuring the newly outfitted car on Carvana Racing’s social channels:

• Carvana Racing on YouTube
• Carvana Racing on Twitter
• Carvana Racing on Facebook
• Carvana Racing on Instagram (images)

"I'm really excited about this paint scheme and over the last few years of my career I've found myself much more involved with the look of the cars that I drive, and I was very thankful Carvana gave me the opportunity to be involved in the design process of my very first Indy car,” said Jimmie Johnson. “The collaboration between myself, Chip Ganassi Racing, Carvana and the design group was a lot of fun - we came up with many, many good ideas. So I'm very excited about our primary paint scheme, and also excited about some opportunities we might have in the future to mix things up and keep things fresh."

When Johnson isn’t in the driver’s seat for the road and street circuits, NTT INDYCAR SERIES veteran Tony Kanaan will pilot the No. 48 Honda on the oval tracks, including the Indianapolis 500.

As the pioneer of online car buying, Carvana created an easy, transparent way for consumers to purchase their next car - the ability to shop more than 20,000 used cars for sale, finance, purchase and schedule touchless delivery, all in as little as five minutes from the comfort and safety of home.

About Carvana (NYSE: CVNA)

Founded in 2012 and based in Phoenix, Carvana’s (NYSE: CVNA) mission is to change the way people buy cars. By removing the traditional dealership infrastructure and replacing it with technology and exceptional customer service, Carvana offers consumers an intuitive and convenient online car buying and financing platform. Carvana.com enables consumers to quickly and easily shop more than 20,000 vehicles, finance, trade-in or sell their current vehicle to Carvana, sign contracts, and schedule as-soon-as-next-day delivery or pickup at one of Carvana’s proprietary automated Car Vending Machines.

For further information on Carvana, please visit www.carvana.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

About Chip Ganassi Racing

Chip Ganassi has been a fixture in the auto racing industry for over 30 years and is considered one of the most successful as well as innovative owners the sport has anywhere in the world. Today his teams include four cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, two cars in the NASCAR Cup Series, and one entry in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series and Extreme E. Overall, his teams have 20 championships and over 225 victories, including four Indianapolis 500s, a Daytona 500, a Brickyard 400, eight Rolex 24 At Daytonas, the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ganassi boasts state-of-the-art race shop facilities in Indianapolis and Concord, N.C., with a corporate office in Pittsburgh, Pa.

For more information log onto www.chipganassiracing.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of Carvana's new paint scheme for the No. 48 Honda?

The new paint scheme represents Carvana's branding in the INDYCAR SERIES and showcases their partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing and Jimmie Johnson.

When will the No. 48 Honda make its racing debut?

The No. 48 Honda will make its racing debut on April 18 at Barber Motorsports Park.

Who will drive the No. 48 Honda in the INDYCAR SERIES?

Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 48 Honda, with Tony Kanaan piloting it on oval tracks.

How does Carvana enhance the online car buying experience?

Carvana offers a transparent platform allowing consumers to shop for over 20,000 vehicles, finance, and schedule touchless delivery in as little as five minutes.