Kasey Kahne & Farmers Have Your New Car

Re-print from Nascar.com

Kahne sponsor Farmers to give away new car

October 10, 2012 4:32 PM, EDT

LOS ANGELES -- Farmers Insurance is rewarding one lucky Kasey Kahne fan with keys to a new car.

As NASCAR's top drivers take to the track in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, fans of Kahne and the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet can chase their own dreams of that new car smell by entering the Farmers Insurance Start Your Engines Sweepstakes.

Fans can play for a chance to win $35,000 towards a Chevy at HendrickCars.com, and other fun prizes.

The eight week contest runs through November 15, 2012. Simply visit http://FarmersPickAKey.com and select a key off the wall to be automatically entered into the grand prize drawing. If the engine starts, you'll win an instant prize -- a $25 or $50 certificate good towards Kasey Kahne gear at the NASCAR.COM Superstore.

Five instant prizes will be awarded daily. Fans can enter once per day, every day -- the more you play, the better your chances of winning.

"The best part of this sweepstakes is no one goes away a loser thanks to some hilarious consolation prizes," said Erin Freeman, chief communications officer for Farmers Insurance. "All players will unlock never-before-seen videos of Kasey in true Farmers humor -- one features Kasey driving backwards while speaking backwards."
Once unlocked, fans can share these videos on their personal social media pages. To hear the backstory on this sweepstakes from Kahne himself, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2gKEcZtj4U

"We had a great time making these videos and I think they'll get people laughing," said Kahne. "It's been a lot of fun working with Farmers this season and they're doing great things for our fans. We're all looking forward to giving away that new Chevy."

To learn more about the Farmers Insurance Racing program, please visit http://Facebook.com/FarmersRacing and http://twitter.com/WeAreFarmers .

* The content of this blog is for informative purposes only. It does not reflect official standing of any agent, agency, or company mentioned on the blog. Nor is this blog necessarilly an endorsement. Please consult with your insurance, tax, or legal specialist before making any decisions. This blog is purely meant to spark the thought process.

Kasey Kahne Wins the Lenox 301 in New Hampshire

Congratulation to Kasey Kahne for his win today at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the Lenox 301.  See article.


We're biased.  We're big fans of the Farmers Insurance #5 car.

For more Nascar info, click HERE.


* The content of this blog is for informative purposes only. It does not reflect official standing of any agent, agency, or company mentioned on the blog. Nor is this blog necessarilly an endorsement. Please consult with your insurance, tax, or legal specialist before making any decisions. This blog is purely meant to spark the thought process.

Kasey Kahne and Stop Texts, Stop Wrecks

Some of you may know Kasey Kahne as the driver of Nascar's #5 race car sponsored by Farmers Insurance.

Saw this on Facebook.  It does make the
point about texting and driving.

While he looks to set records for speed on the track, when on the road with the rest of us, driver's safety is paramount.

See his new public service announcement for "Stop Texts. Stop Wrecks." below.

Platinum Elite Marketing wishes you safe travels as you go to work, school, and out to have fun.  Please pull over to the side of the road if you really need to read or send a text message.

Our Farmers agents happily pay auto claims when we need to, but like you, we don't want to pay more often than we need to.  Please avoid distracted driving.

Even worse, we hate paying life insurance and auto insurance claims at the same time.

Our past Kasey Kahne blogs:

Kasey Kahne Visits the University of Farmers.

Kahne Updates: #Farmers5.

Gearing up for the 2012 Sprint Cup Series.

Kahne Partners with Farmers Insurance.

Past Related Blogs:


Zero Tolerance for Texting.
Texting Documentary.
The Swoop & Squat.
Farmers Insurance Distracted Driving Commercial.
Distracted Driving: A Simple Kiss While Driving?
Insuring Old Cars vs. Classic Cars
Auto safety: Critters in the Road
Understanding Auto Insurance: Mom, the Chauffeur
Comp Coverage for Older Cars
Adding Umbrella Coverage to improve your Auto Insurance
Driving Safety: National Tire Safety Week
Caliber Collision: What to Expect in a Claim
The CHP's "Every 15 Minutes Program"



* The content of this blog is for informative purposes only. It does not reflect official standing of any agent, agency, or company mentioned on the blog. Nor is this blog necessarilly an endorsement. Please consult with your insurance, tax, or legal specialist before making any decisions. This blog is purely meant to spark the thought process.

Farmers Presents Check for $2.5 Million to March of Dimes

Platinum Elite Marketing, which develops many of the Farmers Insurance agents in the Southern California Region, is very proud of Farmers' group effort to fight for the cause of premature babies.  Already this year $2.5 Million has been raised for the March of Dimes.

Reprint from Farmers Insurance

Farmers No. 5 car driver Kasey Kahne, the Farmers No. 5 show car, Extraordinaire hot air balloon and cheering crowds set the scene for the annual Be a Hero for Babies Day pep rally, where employees and volunteers gathered to support the March of Dimes. 

“An event like Be a Hero for Babies Day really speaks to the power of the work we do both as individuals and as members of this great organization,” said Head of Operations David Travers. “Once again, the Farmers family came together to support the March of Dimes — and with fantastic results.” 

March of Dimes Chair of Trustees LaVerne H. Council also spoke at the event, praising Farmers’ passion for the cause. 

“It doesn’t take millions of people to make a difference, but a few who really believe in the power of change. And that’s exactly the kind of people that Farmers agents and employees are. I feel blessed,” she said. 

This year, Farmers raised an astounding $2.5 million for the March of Dimes. 

Shalini and Shane Wootstruck, parents of the 2012 March of Dimes Ambassador Kieran Wootstruck, 6, was more than appreciative. 

Kasey Kahne Updates: #Farmers5

Reprint from ClickZ.com


Farmers Hash-Tag Combines NASCAR And Social

Christopher Heine  |  April 11, 2012 

A Farmers Insurance Twitter hash-tag will be featured on the bumper of NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne's car during Saturday night's race at the Texas Motor Speedway. The decal, using copy "#Farmers5", will also appear on his helmet, as well as on the pit wall at the racing stadium in Fort Worth, TX. Kahne drives a No. 5 Chevrolet for the Hendricks Motorsports team.

Part of the racing circuit's popular Sprint Cup Series, the event will be nationally televised on Fox, creating a TV-Twitter branding combo for Farmers. Kahne is currently the 31st ranked driver in the months-long competition. The effort builds on an ongoing relationship between the racecar driver and the brand.

 Kasey Kahne

• @kaseykahne 

Starting today use #FARMERS5 to keep up with the 5 team and @wearefarmers   pic.twitter.com/bPA15Wup

11 Apr 12

"We want to connect with Kasey Kahne's fans to understand what's on their minds and become a part of their community," Ryon Harms, social media director at Farmers Insurance, told ClickZ. "We want to connect with TV viewers, people at the actual events, and the people who wish they were there. The effort definitely crosses the offline-online barrier in using Twitter."

Newest Farmers Insurance Commercial: NASCAR's Kasey Kahne

Kasey Kahne's #5 Farmers
 Insurance NASCAR

Farmers Insurance's newest commercial, debuting during the Daytona 500, stars Kasey Kahne, the driver of car #5 sponsored by the NASCAR driver.  He visits our University of Farmers and Professor Nathaniel Burke (J.K. Simmons).

Look for it during the race.

See our past articles:
Farmers Insurance sponsorship of Kasey Kahne and Hendrick Motorsports announced back in 2011.
Kasey Kahne gears up for the 2012 Sprint Cup Series.

Farmers Insurance Sponsors Kasey Kahne & Hendrick Motorsports for 3 More Years of NASCAR Races

Update: Hendrick Motorsports unveils the 2012 Farmers NASCAR paint scheme

The Farmers No. 5 car is getting a makeover.  Each day this week, one new element of the design will be revealed to the public. The 2012 driver of the Farmers No. 5 car, Kasey Kahne, personally crafted the new design and will be tweeting as each layer is unveiled throughout the week.  Or click HERE.

Follow him at @kaseykahne. You can also catch updates on his Facebook page, www.facebook.com/KaseyKahne.


Amendment (8/26/11):  Final look at the 2012 Kasey Kahne NASCAR design...

2012 Kasey Kahne NASCAR Impala design

Re-print from past Why Platinum? blog...

Kasey Kahne signs sponsorship with Farmers Insurance

It looks like we've enjoyed our relationship with Mark Martin and Hendrick Motorsports so well, Farmers has signed up with Hendrick Motorsports for another 3 seasons of Nascar Racing.

With Mark Martin retiring, the driver will be Kasey Kahne.

See our past blogs about Farmers' sponsorship of Mark Martin:

Part 1 - Announcement

Part 2 - Blessings in Backpacks, a favored charity

See press release from Hendrick's website for more info below:

CONCORD, N.C. – Beginning in 2012, Farmers Insurance will be the majority sponsor of the No. 5 Chevrolets fielded by Hendrick Motorsports and driven by 11-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race winner Kasey Kahne.

Paul Patsis introducing new Farmers Insurance
 NASCAR design for 2011.

Covering the 2012, 2013 and 2014 racing seasons, the agreement secures primary paint schemes for Farmers Insurance in 22 Sprint Cup Series events annually and prominent brand placement in all non-primary races. A new No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet car design will be unveiled at a later date.

“Kasey Kahne is a very talented driver and a class act,” said Paul Patsis, president of Enterprise Marketing for Farmers Insurance. “He will represent Farmers well, and we are all so proud to have him driving what will be a successful partnership, both on and off the racetrack.”

In April, Los Angeles-based Farmers Insurance joined Hendrick Motorsports as a five-race primary sponsor of the No. 5 Chevrolets for 2011, debuting with a special paint scheme at the May 21 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. Farmers Insurance also is an associate-level sponsor of the No. 5 team this season.

Farmers Insurance at Pocono Raceway: NASCAR & the Hot Air Balloon

Thousands of NASCAR race fans stopped by the
 Farmers tent to take a look at the Farmers show car
 along with the hot air baloon and CCV. 

Re-print from Why Platinum?

Driver Mark Martin in the No. 5 Farmers car took on the Five Hour Energy 500 at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 12, in Long Pond, Pa., finishing 18th. Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon placed first, bringing home his 84th win.

The Farmers team enjoyed an action-packed weekend leading up to Sunday's race. On Thursday, the Farmers' show car was onsite to support the grand opening of the Philadelphia AgencyPoint where 24 new Farmers agents graduated from training.

The car was also on full display at Friday's Farmers Auto Shop in King of Prussia, Pa. where local consumers received a complimentary multi-point auto inspection while agents talked with potential customers and raffled off tickets to Sunday's race. Local radio station personalities broadcasted live from the event, promoting the new availability of Farmers products in the Philadelphia area.

The fun continued on Saturday when the show car pulled into the Pocono Raceway where it was on display through Sunday. Potential consumers talked with local agents, took rides in the Farmers hot air balloon and entered to win a ride on the Farmers Airship.