KV Racing Technology today announced that Azul Tequila, will sponsor KV Racing Technology during the 2009 Indianapolis 500, May 24, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.

Azul is the newest addition to the portfolio of tequilas from the world’s most-awarded tequila distillery – Gran Centenario. Azul is Mexico’s fastest-growing 100% agave tequila brand, but is newly available in the U.S.

“We are extremely excited about the partnership with KV Racing Technology,” said Elwyn Gladstone, Marketing Director for Proximo Spirits, Inc. “Azul is fast becoming one of America’s most buzzed about tequilas; it’s smooth and well-crafted. We are looking forward to watching Car #5 have a smooth run in the race.”

KVRT co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven said, “We are very pleased to announce that Azul Tequila has joined KV Racing Technology for this year’s Indianapolis 500. This is a company that has been making award winning products for many years. That is a model that fits perfectly with KVRT’s mission statement.”

Mario Moraes, who qualified seventh for this year’s Indy 500, will pilot the #5 Azul Tequila – Votorantim – KV Racing Technology Honda/Dallara/Firestone entry. The talented Brazilian had a fantastic qualifying run recording an average speed of 223.331 mph. He will start the 2009 Indy 500 on the inside of Row #3.

Moraes is in his second IndyCar season and first with KVRT. He will be contesting his second Indianapolis 500 and just his 12th race on an oval. Moraes made his IMS debut last year qualifying 28th and finishing 18th. He ran a solid race and was running at the finish completing 194 of the 200 laps, to place 18th in his baptism at Indy. Moraes also led his first laps (3) in IndyCar Series competition.

Moraes is coming off a solid tune-up for the Indy 500. Three weeks ago in Kansas he qualified an IndyCar career-high sixth and finished 11th, his second highest career performance on an oval. Moraes completed all 200 laps in Kansas and now sits 19th in the championship standings with 43 points. In 11 previous oval events, Moraes has a best showing of 10th last year in Nashville (career best finish is seventh on the Watkins Glen road course also in 2008).

About AZUL Tequila:
Azul is Mexico’s fastest-growing 100% agave tequila brand and represents a revolution in the extremely competitive tequila category, with its sleek packaging and affordable price. Azul’s modern packaging combined with its super-smooth taste – due to the use of the finest 100% Agave, sourced directly from family-owned ranches in Jalisco, Mexico - results in an incredible product at an exceptional value. Azul from the House of Gran Centenario (40% Alc./Vol.) is available in 750 ml, Liters and 1.75 Liters, priced at $19.99 per 750 ml.
About KV Racing Technology:
KV Racing Technology was established in 2003. The Indianapolis-based team is contesting its seventh open-wheel season and second in the IndyCar Series in 2009. KVRT is owned by successful venture capitalist Kevin Kalkhoven and 1996 Series Champion, Jimmy Vasser. Veteran motorsports manager Mark Johnson is the team's General Manager. KVRT has earned two victories the first by Cristiano da Matta in Portland in 2005 and the second by Will Power in Long Beach in 2008. They have captured two poles, Tristan Gommendy at Mont Tremblant in 2007 and Vasser at Milwaukee in 2005 (Will Power captured the pole at the 2008 Surfers Paradise, Australia exhibition race).

Moraes is joined by teammate Paul Tracy, #15 GEICO – KV Racing Technology Honda/Dallara/Firestone, who has also qualified for the 2009 Indianapolis 500 with a four-lap average of 223.111 mph. Tracy will start 13th and lineup on the inside of Row #5. The team will attempt to qualify a third car for Townsend Bell, #8 Herbalife – KV Racing Technology Honda/Dallara/Firestone, this weekend.

For more information about K V Racing Technology visit: www.kvracingtechnology.com