Ganassi celebrates 25 years with sponsor Target

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sponsors come and go in motor sports, where even the strongest partnership can quickly unravel because of the economy, a difference of opinion or a change in marketing strategy.

There have been no such speed bumps for Chip Ganassi Racing and sponsor Target Corp., which celebrate 25 years together this season. The relationship has developed far beyond the funding of race cars, and to this day Ganassi credits Target for the growth of his race team and the team owner himself.