CONCORD, N.C. -- Cincinnati Incorporated unveiled its new paint scheme for Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE on Wednesday ahead of its 2021 debut at Michigan International Speedway.
Cincinnati Inc., an American-owned machine tool manufacturer based in Harrison, Ohio, created a scheme that honors the company’s American roots, which dates to its inception in the 1890s. Cincinnati Inc. is responsible for making large-scale manufacturing tools such as lasers, press brakes, shears, automation, powdered metal presses and software.
“There’s been a recent made-in-America surge and discussion surrounding what that means, and it’s been wonderful to see,” said Tim Warning, president and CEO at Cincinnati Inc. “Here at CI, that’s been a foundational part of who we are since the 1890s. We’re beyond excited to watch what Kyle and the team at Hendrick Motorsports do with this special No. 5 car.”
The scheme incorporates elements of Cincinnati Inc.’s 100-year history along with elements of the American flag. Aside from appearing on the No. 5 Chevrolet at Michigan on Aug. 22, Larson and the No. 5 crew also will sport the scheme for the playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 3.
“Cincinnati did a great job designing this paint scheme and incorporating the stars and stripes,” Larson said. “I can’t wait to drive it at Michigan – one of my favorite tracks. We use CI equipment at our shop and throughout Hendrick Motorsports, and their equipment is top-notch and dependable.”
Larson currently is first in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings by virtue of his five wins so far this season. The 29-year-old driver also has 12 top-five results, 16 top-10s and has led 1,468 laps this year, all career bests through 23 races in a season.
Cincinnati Inc. is the official metal fabrication and additive equipment provider of Hendrick Motorsports, and the two organizations signed a landmark 10-year sponsorship agreement in 2019. Shortly after solidifying its partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, Cincinnati Inc. was the winning ride for Alex Bowman at Auto Club Speedway in March 2020.
Learn more about Cincinnati Incorporated by clicking here and take a look below to see the scheme Larson will take to the track at Michigan and Talladega this season.
