PPG livery to appear in NASCAR Cup Series and NTT INDYCAR SERIES

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PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced its expanded motorsports presence for 2025, featuring its livery in two major racing series. The company will be the primary sponsor for Wood Brothers Racing No. 21 Mustang at the Brickyard 400 on July 27, driven by Josh Berry. Additionally, PPG will sponsor the Team Penske No. 2 PPG Chevrolet in seven NTT INDYCAR Series races throughout 2025, with defending INDY 500 winner Josef Newgarden at the wheel.

The partnership coincides with Wood Brothers Racing's 75th season in competition. PPG will also maintain its role as an associate partner for Team Penske's other vehicles in both racing series, including those driven by Will Power, Scott McLaughlin, Austin Cindric, Ryan Blaney, and Joey Logano.

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• Expanded motorsports presence through primary sponsorship in two major racing series
• Strategic partnership with Wood Brothers Racing on its 75th anniversary season
• Extended partnership with successful Team Penske racing team

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Vibrant color scheme will be featured at Brickyard 400 in July

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that the vibrant PPG livery will be featured in two key motorsports series this year. PPG will be the primary sponsor for the Wood Brothers Racing No. 21 Mustang at the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG, one of the most notable stops on the 2025 NASCAR® Cup Series schedule. Josh Berry will drive the PPG Ford Mustang at the race set for Sunday, July 27. The Team Penske No. 2 PPG Chevrolet will also appear in seven races throughout the 2025 NTT® INDYCAR® Series, driven by defending INDY 500 winner Josef Newgarden.

PPG has extended its partnership with Team Penske and will feature the No. 2 PPG Chevrolet, pictured, driven by Josef Newgarden in seven NTT® INDYCAR® Series races. (Photo: Business Wire)

In 2025, Wood Brothers Racing enter its 75th season in competition, marking its diamond anniversary and making it the oldest active team in NASCAR. The team has a technical alliance with Team Penske.

“PPG has a long history in motorsports, and we’re excited to become a part of that this year at one of the most special venues in all of racing,” said Jon Wood, president, Wood Brothers Racing. “PPG’s colors have been a fixture on the track for years, and we’re proud to showcase them on the No. 21 Ford Mustang at Indianapolis. It’s always fun to work with a company that shares such a passion for racing, and we’re looking forward to a great weekend together.”

“It is an honor to have the PPG livery on the Wood Brothers’ Mustang at the Brickyard as the team celebrates its 75th anniversary,” said Bill Shaw, PPG global business director, strategic initiatives, Automotive Refinish. “It is a historic team with close ties to our long-time partners at Team Penske and we can’t wait to see what Josh does behind the wheel of the PPG car.”

PPG will serve as the primary sponsor for the following INDYCAR races:

• Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 2 at St. Petersburg, Fla.
• The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix in March 23 at Thermal, Calif.
• Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix on May 4 at Birmingham, Ala.
• Bommarito Automotive Group 500 on June 15 at Madison, Ill.
• Road America on June 22 at Elkhart Lake, Wis.
• Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on July 6 at Lexington, Ohio
• Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto on July 20 at Toronto, ON, Canada.

Newgarden, back-to-back Indianapolis 500 Champion and two-time INDYCAR Series Champion, will once again pilot the eye-catching No. 2 PPG Chevrolet. “The PPG car is a fan favorite in INDYCAR,” said Newgarden. “Soon NASCAR fans will get to enjoy it as well. Josh and I have known each other for a long time and actually went to middle school together. To now both be sponsored by PPG is pretty surreal. It’s exciting how things have turned out for two kids from Hendersonville, TN.”

PPG will continue to serve as an associate partner on the No. 12 Chevrolet driven by two-time INDYCAR Champion Will Power, and the No. 3 Chevrolet driven by Scott McLaughlin. PPG will also return as a Team Penske partner in the NASCAR Cup Series serving as an associate sponsor of the No. 2 Ford Mustang driven by Austin Cindric, the No. 12 Ford Mustang driven by 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney, and the No. 22 Ford Mustang driven by defending and three-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano.

Team Penske

Team Penske is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Cars owned and prepared by Team Penske have produced more than 640 major race wins, nearly 700 pole positions and 47 championships across open-wheel, stock car and sports car racing competition. Over the course of its 59-year history, the team has also earned 20 Indianapolis 500 victories, three Daytona 500 Championships, a Formula 1 win, victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, along with a win in Australia's legendary Bathurst 1000 race. In 2025, Team Penske will compete in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the NASCAR Cup Series. Through a Team Penske global partnership, Porsche Penske Motorsport will race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the World Endurance Championship this past season.

About Wood Brothers Racing

Founded in 1950 by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood in Stuart, Virginia, Wood Brothers Racing holds a special place in NASCAR history as the sport’s longest-running team. Over seven decades, the team has earned 100 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with 120 poles, and remains proud of its longstanding relationship with Ford Motor Company, fielding only Ford products since its inception. Glenn’s brother, Leonard Wood, played a key role in shaping modern racing by developing the techniques behind today’s pit stops. With a rich legacy rooted in innovation and tradition, Wood Brothers Racing continues to honor its heritage while adapting for the future as it competes in NASCAR’s premier series with Josh Berry.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

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FAQ

What races will PPG sponsor in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR Series?

PPG will sponsor seven races in 2025: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix, Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, Bommarito Automotive Group 500, Road America, Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, and Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto.

When will PPG sponsor the Wood Brothers Racing No. 21 Mustang in 2025?

PPG will be the primary sponsor for Wood Brothers Racing No. 21 Mustang at the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Which drivers will race under PPG sponsorship in 2025?

Josh Berry will drive the PPG Ford Mustang in NASCAR, while Josef Newgarden will drive the No. 2 PPG Chevrolet in INDYCAR Series races.

How is PPG involved with Team Penske's NASCAR Cup Series?

PPG serves as an associate sponsor for Team Penske's NASCAR Cup Series vehicles, including the No. 2, No. 12, and No. 22 Ford Mustangs driven by Austin Cindric, Ryan Blaney, and Joey Logano respectively.