For Trois-Rivières race

North American Formula Renault officials have announced that Western Union will be the presenting sponsor for the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières round of the 2004 championship.  The partnership will feature an on-site presence for the famous gold and black colors of Western Union, and every Formula Renault car will carry Western Union identification as well. Western Union is a global leader in money transfer and message services, with a history of pioneering service dating back more than 150 years. Western Union continues today to help consumers and businesses transfer money or make payments using money orders and other electronic systems. “Western Union is very excited about the opportunity to be a part of this energizing and amazing event,” said A.J. Hanna, Vice President and General Manager of Western Union Financial Services. “The excitement and speed of the Trois-Rivières weekend attracts people of all ages, from around the corner to around the country, and it provides an ideal environment for us to participate in. Western Union is involved with cultural and sporting events all around the world, and we are particularly ecstatic to be representing Quebec at this level, as it reinforces our desire to be a part of everyday life for all Québéquois.”Western Union, which has over 190,000 locations around the world, and over 2,800 locations in Canada, was welcomed as a partner for the Formula Renault series.“Formula Renault is excited to have Western Union support the series and our drivers for this fantastic event,” said North American Formula Renault General Manager Brett Ross. “The opportunity to participate in the 35th running of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières was a special one for the series, and Western Union joining us makes it even better. We appreciate their involvement, and will work to grow the relationship in the future.”The Formula Renault V6 Championship is the top rung on the North American Formula Renault Championship ladder, which also includes the North American Formula Renault 1600 Championship and the North American Formula Renault 2000 Championship. The Formula Renault V6 is expected to make its North American competition debut in the latter stages of the2004 North American Formula Renault 2000 season.

The North American Formula Renault presented by Western Union race is scheduled to get underway at 2:30 pm EST.