Carvana, NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson pay tribute to Grand Canyon State
When Phoenix Raceway hosts the NASCAR Cup Series Championship next month, Carvana and its home state of Arizona will be front-and-center for driver Jimmie Johnson’s No. 84 Toyota.
The online used-car retailer partnered with Johnson and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB for Carvana’s Fan Design Contest, which gave fans the chance to design the paint scheme for the vehicle in the Nov. 10 race.
The winner, announced Wednesday, was Ben Moore, whose design was an artistic tribute to the Grand Canyon State, featuring silhouettes of desert landscapes like Monument Valley’s sandstone formations and the saguaro cacti.
“It’s been incredible to see the outpouring of entries and expression of artistic talent in this contest,” Carvana co-founder and chief brand officer Ryan Keeton said in a news release. “The winning design perfectly reflects the spirit of Arizona for Jimmie’s race in Phoenix.”
Johnson added: “I’m thrilled with Ben’s extraordinary design. It beautifully captures the essence of the Phoenix landscape. It’s a unique and stunning tribute, and I’m excited to hit the track with it!”
Speaking of fast-paced events with beautiful Arizona backdrops, Used Car Week returns to Scottsdale, Ariz., roughly a week later.
The event — of which Carvana subsidiary ADESA is a platinum sponsor — will be held Nov. 18-21 at the Westin Kierland.
Representatives from Carvana and ADESA will be among the more than 230 speakers at the event, including:
Teresa Aragon, vice president of customer experience at Carvana
Mike Caggiano, executive vice president of ADESA operations
Tony Hall, head of policy, title and registration modernization at Carvana
Jeff Miller, vice president of strategic partnerships at Carvana