For the third consecutive year, Pepsi will continue its partnership with race car driver Brian Olatunji as he embarks on his 2011 pursuit of championship glory. Pepsi enjoys longstanding involvement in motorsports with notable current NASCAR drivers and NHRA greats. It is safe to say Pepsi has an undeniable past in motorsports and perhaps a long future. “Now Pepsi only has 27 years to go to match Kenny Bernstein’s record for longest continuous drag racing partnership ,” joked a motivated Brian O. “Brian O and the Leadfoot Motorsports organization present a great value proposition and we are pleased to have them in our portfolio,” said William Langford, Vice President of Field Marketing for Pepsi.

Brian O will kick off his race season at the largest single day drag race in the world, the 34th Annual Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH. There he plans to keep the 40,000 fans on hand entertained by blasting down the strip in his black, white and blue Pepsi themed hot rod. The Detroit native will wrap up his racing season at home during the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals in Milan, MI.

During races, fans will have the opportunity to interact with the team and participate in Pepsi promotions. Race goers will also have the chance to win the Pepsi SwagPak™ presented by Leadfoot Media. Brian O explains, “We try to give our fans and our partners more value than traditional partnerships!” This prize pack is given away at Brian O’s pit area during events. It consists of Pepsi and Brian O merchandise. The SwagPak™ has had overwhelming reception among race fans and been a staple since the beginning of Brian O’s partnership with Pepsi. At upcoming events the fans chances of winning will increase as more swag than ever will be given away. “The fans are the show! After all it won’t be much fun without thousands cheering you on! I look forward to speaking with each and every one of them,” said Brian O.

Pepsi is also a proud supporter of Brian Olatunji’s philanthropic efforts and his personal charity, the Leadfoot Foundation, Inc. For the past five years the 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization has held an annual event to equip under privileged youth in Detroit with back to school essentials. Pepsi is extending its presenting sponsorship during this year’s 6th Annual Leadfoot Foundation Driving Excellence Charity Event. The event will be held at the lighthouse on Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI on Saturday, September 17, 2011. In addition to this event, Brian O keeps himself busy off the track by speaking to youth throughout the Midwest during the 2011 season about education and pursuing their dreams.

Brian O reflects, “Pepsi is a major contributor to the growth of our program. We’re pleased to continue our partnership and our goal is to deliver on and off the race track! We hope to keep them for many years to come.”