2,100 KFC Employees Join The Pack At Daytona 500

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Employees of Kentucky Fried Chicken® join driver Greg Biffle in the No. 16 car this weekend at the Daytona 500. The names of all 2,100 restaurant general managers have been emblazoned across the exterior of the car to celebrate their dedication to cooking KFC's famous fried chicken "The Hard Way," by preparing each piece of juicy chicken by hand every day.

Biffle will take to the track with the No. 16 car fueled by KFC's new hit Nashville Hot Chicken, the spicy, smoky crispy fried chicken crowned with pickle chips available for a limited time.

"I'm excited to carry the names of KFC managers who dedicate their time to making freshly prepared food in every KFC restaurant," said Biffle. "Every race is made more delicious with the reward of KFC's Nashville Hot Chicken at the end."

The custom paint job is one of many ways KFC recognizes employees across its 4,300 U.S. stores. Through the KFC Foundation REACH Educational Grant Program, KFC has helped more than 2,600 employees achieve their higher education goals with $14 million in scholarships.

"Our employees are the foundation of our business, and we look for opportunities to recognize them throughout the year," said Kevin Hochman, KFC US Chief Marketing Officer.  "These restaurant managers in particular are critical to our success as they work closely with the front line staff and are the face of KFC every day to our guests. The KFC Nashville Hot car is just one way we can tell their stories."

Daytona 500 viewers will get a chance to ride along with Biffle with an in-car camera sharing the excitement during the live broadcast, and KFC restaurant managers can find the location of their names on the No. 16 car before the race begins at www.kfc.com/daytona.

KFC is a multi-race primary partner for Greg Biffle and his No. 16 Sprint Cup Series Roush Fenway Racing team during the 2016 season. The partnership kicked off with Daytona Speedweeks and fans can see Biffle and the No. 16 KFC Nashville Hot Chicken car compete in the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 21 at 1:00 PM ET.

About KFC

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain. KFC specializes in Original Recipe®, Extra Crispy™, Kentucky Grilled Chicken® and Extra Crispy™ Strips, Hot Wings™, Go Cups®, KFC Famous Bowls®, Pot Pies, freshly made chicken sandwiches, biscuits and home-style side items. There are more than 19,400 KFC outlets in 120 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM.) For more information, visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on Facebook (www.facebook.com/KFC) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/kfc).

About Roush Fenway Racing

Roush Fenway Racing is the winningest team in NASCAR history, fielding multiple teams in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series competition with drivers Greg Biffle, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Trevor Bayne, Ryan Reed, Chris Buescher and Bubba Wallace. Now in its 29th season, Roush Fenway is a leader in driver development, having launched the careers for many of the top drivers in the sport. Off-track, Roush Fenway is a leader in NASCAR marketing solutions, pioneering motorsport's first team-focused TV show and producing multiple award-winning digital and experiential marketing campaigns. Roush Fenway is co-owned by Jack Roush, the winningest team owner in NASCAR history and Fenway Sports Group, parent company of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox and English Premier League's Liverpool F.C. Visit www.RoushFenway.com, circle on Google+, become a fan on Facebook and Instagram and follow on Twitter at @roushfenway.

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