Sam's Club Teams Up with Andretti Global as Primary Sponsor for Kyle Kirkwood at INDYCAR Season Finale

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Andretti Global, a TWG Motorsports' team, announced today that Sam's Club, a leading membership retail club, will serve as the primary sponsor for the No. 27 Sam's Club Honda piloted by Kyle Kirkwood at the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale at Nashville Superspeedway.

Entering the high-energy world of INDYCAR racing with Andretti Global is a natural fit for Sam's Club, as they are pioneering the future of retail by creating seamless, connected experiences, whether in the club or online. This sponsorship arrangement also underscores the mission of Sam's Club Member Access Platform (MAP) to lead as the first retail experience network, providing members and advertisers with unique experiences they won't find anywhere else.

In the week leading up to the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix, Sam's Club is engaging local fans with a series of high-energy activations at nearby Sam's Club locations and a Fan Zone presence at the track itself during the race weekend. It's all part of bringing the excitement of INDYCAR racing straight to Tennessee. 

Race to the Club Events (August 27-29)
Experience the thrill of INDYCAR racing up close at three Sam's Club locations near Nashville Superspeedway:

• August 27 – Hendersonville Sam's Club | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
• August 28 – Cookeville Sam's Club | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
• August 29 – Murfreesboro Sam's Club | 2:00–6:00 PM

                  Special Programming:

• • 4:00–5:00 PM – Meet & Greet + Live Q&A with Kyle Kirkwood
  • 5:00–6:00 PM – Free concert by country band LANCO

Free and open to the public, the Race to the Club experience brings the adrenaline-charged atmosphere of INDYCAR racing to three Sam's Club locations across the Nashville area. Fans can get up-close access to a race car, test their skills on state-of-the-art simulators and dive into a full lineup of racing-inspired fun. At the final stop in Murfreesboro, Sam's Club driver and INDYCAR race winner Kyle Kirkwood will meet fans, sign autographs, take photos and host a live Q&A session. The evening will wrap up with a free concert in the parking lot by country band LANCO.

Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix Fan Zone (August 30-31)
Nashville Superspeedway, 4847-F McCrary Road, Lebanon, TN

The excitement continues during race weekend with two days of Sam's Club activations in the Nashville Superspeedway Fan Zone. Fans can test their skills on simulators and take in the electric atmosphere leading up to race day.

Kirkwood will debut the No. 27 Sam's Club Honda on track at Nashville Superspeedway, a track where he delivered a strong performance during its debut on the Series calendar last season with a pole position and top-five finish for the Andretti INDYCAR team, August 30-31. The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix will air live on FOX on Sunday, August 31, at 2:00 PM ET.

HARVEY MA, VP AND GM, SAM'S CLUB MEMBER ACCESS PLATFORM (MAP)
"As we prepare to open a new club in Lebanon, Tennessee in early 2026, our collaboration with Andretti Global couldn't be more timely. It offers a unique way to engage with the community and showcase what Sam's Club truly represents. We're committed to creating memorable experiences that bring value and joy for our members and connecting them with the brands they love."

JILL GREGORY, PRESIDENT, ANDRETTI GLOBAL
"We are proud to welcome Sam's Club to Andretti Global and the INDYCAR paddock. They are a nationally known consumer brand that will resonate with fans, and we are excited to collaborate on immersive race experiences for their members. Kyle and the Andretti team are bringing great energy to this opportunity, and we look forward to driving results for Sam's Club with this new sponsorship."

KYLE KIRKWOOD, DRIVER OF NO. 27 SAM'S CLUB HONDA, ANDRETTI INDYCAR
"I'm extremely excited to have Sam's Club on board for the INDYCAR season finale in Nashville. It's amazing to have such a well-known, national brand join the team, and we're excited to show them what the Andretti INDYCAR program is all about. We hope that we can continue to elevate their success in the Nashville market with a strong performance on track in the No. 27 Sam's Club Honda."

SOURCE Andretti Global