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Carfax to Offset All Carbon Emissions from Aug 16 NASCAR Series Race

Posted in Carbon Market News on August 3, 2008

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The carbon neutral scheme of   now penetrates the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as the company will offset CO2 emissions resulting from its sponsored Ford car taking part in the 3M Performance Race in Michigan. Moreover, the company is the title sponsor of the and all direct and indirect through a donation to .

In 2007, the company offset over 4,200 tons of emissions from NASCAR Busch Series CARFAX 250, which became the first race ever to have net zero emissions. For this year, the company has joined hands with the and The Conservation Fund to execute its offsetting plans and to lead an example for future races. 

“With the support of our partners, we’re expanding our efforts beyond the CARFAX 250 and into the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series to continue that success,” stated Larry Gamache of Carfax.

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