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ZIONSVILLE, Ind. (August 17, 2026) – Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that Gaylor Electric, the highest performing national contractor of excellence, and award-winning company that provides design build electrical construction, 24/7 on demand electrical support, and utility services nationwide, will be the primary sponsor of Graham Rahal’s No. 15 NTT INDYCAR SERIES entry at the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, Aug. 22-23. The historic event will bring the INDYCAR SERIES to the streets of Washington D.C. to honor America’s 250th birthday.
“Gaylor is proud to participate in this once in a lifetime event celebrating America’s 250th birthday in Washington, D.C.,” said Chuck Goodrich, CEO of Gaylor Electric. “Along with our partner, D.C. based Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), we believe racing epitomizes the performance-based Merit Shop Philosophy.”
While it will be the first time for Indianapolis-based Gaylor Electric to be a primary sponsor in INDYCAR, they have a history of involvement in other sports and community events such as being a longtime supporter of Purdue University Scholastics and Athletics, the Indianapolis Colts and multiple community organizations.
Gaylor Electric CEO Goodrich, is no stranger to Washington, D.C. He previously served as the National Chairman of ABC, a D.C. based trade association which represents more than 24,000 companies. ABC’s mission centers on advancing the Merit Shop Philosophy through open competition and free enterprise to develop people and deliver projects safely and ethically for the betterment of communities. He is a three-term Indiana State Representative and was recently appointed by Indiana Governor, Mike Braun, to be the Secretary of Commerce.
“We are excited to welcome Gaylor Electric as a new sponsor to RLL,” said Bobby Rahal, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. “With its corporate offices also in Indianapolis, it is incredible to see how Gaylor has grown to become one of the largest and most respected electrical construction organizations in this great nation and to celebrate this great event.”
Graham Rahal has earned three third-place podium finishes this season, while his No. 15 pit crew has led or held a top-four position in the Firestone Pit Stop Standings for most of the season.
The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season resumes with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., Round 15 of 18, on Sunday, August 23. Live coverage of the race begins at 11:30 a.m. on FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One and the FOX Sports app. The 18-race schedule includes new venues in Arlington, Texas, Markham, Ontario, Canada and Washington, D.C. For more information about the series or team, visit www.indycar.com and www.rahal.com.
About Gaylor Electric
As the Associated Builders and Contractors’ only two time Contractor of the Year, and with more than 40 years of experience, Gaylor Electric delivers design build electrical construction, 24/7 on demand electrical support, and utility services nationwide, operating across 13 office locations with five Production Innovation Centers. Learn more at Gaylor.com.
About the Freedom 250 Grand Prix
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will take place Aug. 22-23, 2026, marking the first ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall and the Washington D.C. city streets. The event will be administered by INDYCAR in coordination with the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of the Interior and Washington, D.C.’s Executive Office of the Mayor. The free, two-day motorsports event will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with world class racing set against the backdrop of some of America’s most historic landmarks, including the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. The unique street race will be broadcast live on FOX on Sunday, August 23. To learn more, visit www.Freedom250GP.com.
