PRESS

Lafarge extends partnership

Toronto, Ontario (June 29th 2009) – Publicly announced today, up and coming Canadian racer of the year Kyle Marcelli and Lafarge extend their partnership for another year.

The duo has enjoyed a successful relationship now for the past several years beginning locally and growing to an International stage. For 2009 Lafarge will be a part of Marcelli’s exciting development deal with Intersport Racing. The Ohio based team competing in both the American LeMans Series in the LMP1 class as well as its feeder series the IMSA Lites Championship in the L1 class.

“Having worked with Kyle for several years now, Lafarge is proud to be part of his continuing journey. Lafarge, like Kyle, takes great pride in being a local success while playing on the international stage. Present in 79 countries including Barrie Ontario Canada, the hometown of racing phenom Kyle Marcelli, Lafarge is the world leader in building materials such as Aggregates, Gypsum, Cement and the innovative Concrete products Extensia, Artevia, Agilia, and Chronolia.”

"It has been exciting for Lafarge to be part of Kyle's success and a pleasure to watch him grow as a racer and as a young man committed to his community, his supporters, and his pursuit of excellence.” David Beaupré - Director Sales & Marketing Lafarge Eastern Canada.

Lafarge’s involvement will be recognized live by millions fans over the course of the 14-race schedule spanning across the USA and Canada.

“I can’t say enough about the loyalty of Lafarge. Over the past few years in my career we’ve had the opportunity to work together at many different levels of motorsport. It’s been a pleasure for me to have this relationship with Lafarge and I’m looking forward to continuing our success with them.” Said Kyle Marcelli

For more information visit www.lafarge-na.com