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

D’Hondt Motorsports, LLC (DMS) announced 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 9^th 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.

NASCAR Nationwide Series at The Glen
Get ready for some fast paced, hot racing action this summer when the stars of the Nationwide Series compete in the Zippo 200 August 9th at Watkins Glen International.

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Walleye Fishing Team
Zippo and Case will again be sponsoring a walleye fishing team in the Eastern Region of Cabela’s Master Walleye Circuit. This is the longest-running professional walleye tournament circuit in the United States.

Doug Yohe, a Bradford native, will be joined by new partner Tim Waltz of Williamsport, Pa.

The Zippo/Case team will be fishing in a Ranger boat which was custom designed by Vomela. Vomela is a graphic design company in High Point, NC that specializes in motorsports designs.