Gainbridge® Named Presenting Sponsor of The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in Multi-Year Deal

Nashville, TN (August 28, 2024) – The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is pleased to announce Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, as its presenting sponsor for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Presented by Gainbridge® at Nashville Superspeedway, September 14-15, 2024. This multi-year agreement brings together two long-time supporters of the motorsport world, culminating in the celebration of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale in the most exciting city in America.

Gainbridge® is an innovative digital platform offering direct access to trusted financial products to grow savings. Their involvement in motorsports is well-established, and this partnership underscores their dedication to the sport and its fans.

“Gainbridge® seeks to align our investment in motorsports with our commitment to education and sports initiatives,” said Mike Nichols, Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activations for Gainbridge®. “It’s exciting to add one of the biggest races of the IndyCar season to our robust motorsports sponsorship portfolio.”

Gainbridge® is also the primary sponsor of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES No. 26 Andretti Global with Gainbridge® Honda driven by Nashville’s Colton Herta, and the presenting sponsor of the Indianapolis 500, the largest attended single-day sporting event in the world.

“We are so honored to have Gainbridge® join us as presenting sponsor of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix,” says Founding Partner of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix and Big Machine Label Group Founder/CEO Scott Borchetta. “As our new presenting partner, and with a multi-year commitment, together we will cement the passion for NTT INDYCAR in Music City and Middle Tennessee.”

The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Presented by Gainbridge® will showcase the thrilling conclusion of the INDYCAR and INDYNXT series at the Nashville Superspeedway. Fans can expect high-intensity, wheel-to-wheel action on the 1.33-mile D-shaped concrete oval, where the world's fastest and most versatile drivers will race to determine their place in the INDYCAR championship standings and award the coveted Astor Cup to the 2024 Series NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion. For more information, visit www.musiccitygp.com.

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About Gainbridge®

Founded in 2018, Gainbridge® is an insurtech subsidiary of Group 1001 that empowers consumers to take control of their financial future with solutions that are accessible to everyone, no matter their budget or financial knowledge. Its platform provides access to financial products that are simple, intuitive, and backed by smart technology with no complexity or hidden fees. Gainbridge® is headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana. For more information, visit www.gainbridge.io or follow and connect with us on X and LinkedIn.

About Group 1001

Group 1001 is a collective that empowers companies to create positive growth. Our insurance and annuities are easy to understand and accessible to all. Our online investing platform gives individuals control over their savings. Our technology and innovation help companies succeed. And our strategic partnerships bring people together through education and sports.

As of June 30, 2024, Group 1001 had more than 1,400 employees and combined assets under management of $65.2 billion, serving more than 950,000 customers. It comprises the following brands: Delaware Life, Gainbridge®, Clear Spring Health, Clear Spring Property and Casualty Group, Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company, and RVI Group, among others.

About Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

The 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND will take place in Nashville Friday, September 13th through Sunday, September 15th. The downtown kickoff features an incredible lineup of great entertainment on Friday, including this year’s Pit Stop Competition Championship, Street Fair, the 4th Annual Freedom Friday Concert, and more. This year’s Freedom Friday show will be bigger than ever, taking place on Lower Broadway and will feature our most powerful musical lineup yet. Saturday, the action turns to the Nashville Superspeedway for practice and qualifying for the NTT INDYCARS, Indy NXT, Vintage Indy, and a full music line-up. On Championship Sunday, Indy NXT and the season finale NTT INDYCAR Big Machine Music City Grand Prix will be front and center, surrounded by music and entertainment, then crowning the season champion with the presentation of the Astor Cup.

About Nashville Superspeedway

Nashville Superspeedway, Middle Tennessee’s racing jewel, is a year-round family-friendly destination in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. The 1.33-mile D-shaped track with 14 degrees of banking has hosted three NASCAR Cup Series races, 24 NASCAR Xfinity Series races, 16 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events and eight NTT INDYCAR SERIES contests. The largest concrete-only track in NASCAR, Nashville Superspeedway is owned by Speedway Motorsports.

Media Contacts
Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
Katie Brannan
katiebrannanpr@gmail.com
775.783.9033

Nashville Superspeedway
Alan George
ageorge@nashvillesuperspeedway.com
574.340.3977