MonaVie to partner with Takuma Sato for Indy 500

KV Racing Technology – Lotus announced today that MonaVie has joined the team as primary partner of Takuma Sato’s No. 5 MonaVie – KV Racing Technology – Lotus car for the 2011 Indianapolis 500 the 100th anniversary of the event.

“I am very pleased to announce that MonaVie is joining our team," said KVRT –Lotus General Manager Mark Johnson. “MonaVie is an outstanding company that has experience in motor racing particularly at the Indy 500. I want to thank Dallin Larsen, Henry Marsh and the entire MonaVie family for their belief in our team and their continued support of the IndyCar Series. We look forward to great success with MonaVie at the 2011 Indy 500."

In addition to their support of KVRT – Lotus, MonaVie has committed to make a significant initial financial contribution to and continue to raise funds for Takuma Sato’s “With you Japan" program. The “With you Japan" program was created by Sato to help empower child-care professionals in Japan to provide proactive care to the thousands of children affected by the recent disasters in Japan

“This sponsorship is a gift to the children of Japan. We want them to know that we have not forgotten about the tragedies they faced and continue to face today. Many of these children are without parents, and we want to provide the means necessary to help them with the challenges they face," said Henry Marsh, U.S. Olympian and Founder & Vice Chairman, MonaVie. “As a company, our mission is to create a More Meaningful Life. We invite everyone, including sponsors of the Indy 500, to join us in supporting Takuma Sato and his charity 'With You Japan' to create a More Meaningful Life for the children of Japan."