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'''Carquest Auto Parts''' is a chain of auto-supply stores and repair shops. There are over 3,400 Carquest Auto Parts locations in North America. |
'''Carquest Auto Parts''' is a chain of auto-supply stores and repair shops. There are over 3,400 Carquest Auto Parts locations in North America. |
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With its corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, Carquest is the premier supplier of replacement parts, accessories, supplies and equipment for virtually all makes of automobiles, as well as light and heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment, buses, recreational vehicles and agricultural equipment. Additionally, we distribute and sell tools, equipment, chemicals, paint and accessories. |
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Carquest is committed to serving our customers through more than 3,400 Auto Parts Stores and 40 distribution centers across North America. Carquest is built upon operational excellence using metric-driven service levels and world-class products and marketing programs to provide value and solutions for our customers across North America. |
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== Sponsorships == |
== Sponsorships == |
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[[Kellogg's]] and Carquest Auto Parts announced on May 26, 2006 a unique three-year agreement with Hendrick Motorsports that secures the two companies as co-primary sponsors of the No. 5 Chevrolets driven by [[Kyle Busch]] in the [[NASCAR]] NEXTEL Cup Series. In 2002, Carquest Auto Parts joined [[Hendrick Motorsports]] as an associate sponsor of Chevrolets driven by [[Ricky Hendrick]] in the NASCAR Busch Series. The relationship carried over to the following season, resulting in a Busch Series championship with driver [[Brian Vickers]], and has since transitioned into the [[NASCAR]] NEXTEL Cup Series |
[[Kellogg's]] and Carquest Auto Parts announced on May 26, 2006 a unique three-year agreement with Hendrick Motorsports that secures the two companies as co-primary sponsors of the No. 5 Chevrolets driven by [[Kyle Busch]] in the [[NASCAR]] NEXTEL Cup Series. In 2002, Carquest Auto Parts joined [[Hendrick Motorsports]] as an associate sponsor of Chevrolets driven by [[Ricky Hendrick]] in the NASCAR Busch Series. The relationship carried over to the following season, resulting in a Busch Series championship with driver [[Brian Vickers]], and has since transitioned into the [[NASCAR]] NEXTEL Cup Series. |
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Different from a "paint-out," where teams circulate various brand-specific car designs on a limited-event basis, the co-primary strategy allots premium logo locations to a pair of brands while providing the NASCAR audience a consistent visual identity. |
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Carquest also sponsors the [[Carquest Auto Parts 300]] [[NASCAR]] [[Busch Series]] race, held at [[Lowe's Motor Speedway]], the [[National Hot Rod Association|NHRA]] Winternationals in Pomona, Calfornia and supports [[LPGA]] rookie Kim Hall and 2006 NHL Stanley Cup Champions [[Carolina Hurricanes]]. |
Carquest also sponsors the [[Carquest Auto Parts 300]] [[NASCAR]] [[Busch Series]] race, held at [[Lowe's Motor Speedway]], the [[National Hot Rod Association|NHRA]] Winternationals in Pomona, Calfornia and supports [[LPGA]] rookie Kim Hall and 2006 NHL Stanley Cup Champions [[Carolina Hurricanes]]. |
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== Community == |
== Community == |
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Carquest Auto Parts is proud to be the Premier International Partner of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for [[Special Olympics]]. The Torch Run supports a wide variety of local fund raising activities with Carquest, with 100% of all local funds remaining in the state or province where they are raised. |
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The Carquest Charitable Foundation supports the [[Boys and Girls Club]] along with many other organizations. |
The Carquest Charitable Foundation supports the [[Boys and Girls Club]] along with many other organizations. |
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Revision as of 19:46, 1 December 2006
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Auto parts retail |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Headquarters | Raleigh, NC, USA |
Area served | United States, Canada, Mexico |
Key people | Neil Stockel, Chairman Robert Blair, President |
| Products | OE auto parts, refinish supply, tools & equipment, professional training, business management |
Number of employees | Over 20,000 |
| Website | www.carquest.com (US)
www.carquest.ca (CA) www.carquest.com/spanish/ (Spanish) |
Carquest Auto Parts is a chain of auto-supply stores and repair shops. There are over 3,400 Carquest Auto Parts locations in North America.
Sponsorships
Kellogg's and Carquest Auto Parts announced on May 26, 2006 a unique three-year agreement with Hendrick Motorsports that secures the two companies as co-primary sponsors of the No. 5 Chevrolets driven by Kyle Busch in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. In 2002, Carquest Auto Parts joined Hendrick Motorsports as an associate sponsor of Chevrolets driven by Ricky Hendrick in the NASCAR Busch Series. The relationship carried over to the following season, resulting in a Busch Series championship with driver Brian Vickers, and has since transitioned into the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
Carquest also sponsors the Carquest Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Busch Series race, held at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calfornia and supports LPGA rookie Kim Hall and 2006 NHL Stanley Cup Champions Carolina Hurricanes.
The company sponsored the Carquest Bowl from 1994-1997, 3-time IHRA Drag Racing Top Fuel Champion Paul Romine from 1997-2004 and from 2001-2004 was associated with the No. 2 Team ASE NASCAR Craftsman Truck driven by Scott Riggs and Jason Leffler.
Community
The Carquest Charitable Foundation supports the Boys and Girls Club along with many other organizations.
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