“Stinger” Concept Car By Window World To Be At Bloomington-Normal Homebuilders Assoc Home Show

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar. 4, 2013 - Bloomington, IL., – Window World of Bloomington will feature “The Stinger” at the Bloomington-Normal Homebuilders Association Home Show in their booth on March 8, 9, and 10 at the US Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington.

The Stinger, developed by John Andretti, Andretti Autosport and Window World, is a tribute to the 1911 Marmon Wasp, the first winning Indy 500 car. The traveling vehicle currently showcases over 200 signatures of former Indy 500 starters. For each signature received, Window World makes a donation to Window World Cares, the charitable foundation of Window World, to support causes such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Veterans Airlift Command.

“As a business owner, a father of 3, and a Marine Veteran, I know how important it is to give back” Scott Williamson, local Window World CEO and President, says. “St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Veterans Airlift Command are both great organizations and I’m proud to be able to do something to help.”

“We are excited to have the opportunity to showcase the Stinger this year at our home show, showing the local community how much we care about and want to help others.  Giving back is part of our company standard, it’s important to us” commented Paul Palumbo, Window World of Bloomington’s General Manager.

Currently, the Stinger features that signatures of legends and drivers, including Mario Andretti, Dan Wheldon, Dario Franchitti, Buddy Rice, Tom Sneva, Johnny Rutherford, Scott Dixon, Helio Castroneves, Tony Stewart, Sebastien Bourdais, Adrian Fernandez, and Nicolas Minassian.  

The No. 100 Stinger was unveiled at the 100th Indianapolis 500 in May of 2011.  It features a yellow and black color scheme taken directly from the 1911 Marmon Wasp.

About Window World of Bloomington: Located in Bloomington, IL, Window World of Bloomington consistently delivers value to homeowners by combining quality windows, siding and doors with excellent service at low prices.  It is one of more than 200 franchised locations of Window World Inc., America's largest replacement window company and an ENERGY STAR® retail partner.  Its products have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval five years in a row.   Additionally, through its charitable foundation Window World Cares™, the Window World family provides funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Veterans Airlift Command, a non-profit organization that facilitates free air transportation to wounded warriors, veterans and their families. For more information about Window World of Bloomington, visit www.WindowWorldBloomington.com or call 1-309-827-5237.

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If you’d like more information about Window World of Bloomington and/or “The Stinger”, or to schedule an interview, please call Scott Williamson at 815-395-1333 or email scott@windowworldrockford.com

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