100th Anniversary Indy 500 'Stinger' Concept Car by Window World Headed to Home Show in Tampa

Online, September 1, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Tampa Bay-area residents attending Florida's Largest Home Show at the Tampa Convention Center are in for a special treat as Window World, Inc., America's largest replacement window and home remodeling company, will feature 'The Stinger,' a 2011 concept show car and tribute to the first winning Indianapolis 500 car. The Stinger will be on display in booth 2000 near the center stage area from Sept. 2 - 5 at the Tampa Convention Center.

The Stinger showcases the signatures of more than 160 former Indy 500 starters. Window World Cares, the charitable foundation of Window World, is making a donation for each signature received to support causes such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Veterans Airlift Command. Since 2008, Window World Cares has raised more than $2.1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and supported 16 missions for Veterans Airlift Command and donated more than 40,000 miles.

Currently, the Stinger features the signatures of legends and drivers, including Mario Andretti, Dan Wheldon, Dario Franchitti, Buddy Rice, Tom Sneva, Johnny Rutherford, Scott Dixon, Helio Castroneves and Bobby Unser. Tony Stewart and Robby Gordon, both current race car drivers, signed the car on Monday, Aug. 22.

"The Stinger's visit means a piece of Indy 500 history will be in west Florida," said James Roland, owner, Window World of Tampa. "We invite Tampa and residents in surrounding areas to come out and see this one-of-a-kind car that will also be used to give back to the community through donations raised for Window World Cares," he said.

"The story of the Stinger is a story of hope we can tell through Window World Cares, from children battling life-threatening diseases to wounded or special needs soldiers who have stood up for our freedom," said Tammy Whitworth, chairman and CEO, Window World, Inc. and co-founder, Window World Cares. "The Indianapolis 500 legends have served as inspiration to those who race, but it is the children, veterans and their families that we work with on a daily basis that inspire us to do all we can to help."

The No. 100 Stinger, developed by John Andretti, Andretti Autosport and Window World, was unveiled at the 100th Indianapolis 500 in May. It features a yellow and black color scheme taken directly from the 1911 Marmon Wasp.

"Window World has been involved in motorsports for many years, and we are proud to pay tribute to Indy legends and those that make racing what it is today," said Dana Deem, president, Window World, Inc. "More importantly, we're humbled to tell the story of our work with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and hope we will inspire others to contribute to this worthy organization."

For more information, please visit www.windowworld.com and www.windowworld.com/the-stinger/.

About Window World Cares:
Window World Cares is the charitable foundation of America's largest replacement window and home remodeling company, Window World, Inc. Funds raised through Window World Cares are used for donations, community outreach programs and other benevolent events. In addition to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Window World Cares also helps sponsor Veterans Airlift Command, which provides free transportation to injured soldiers, veterans and their immediate families. Since its creation in 2008, Window World Cares is responsible for raising more than $2.1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Window World Cares is headed by Tammy Whitworth, wife of the late Todd Whitworth, former CEO of Window World. In 2010, Window World Cares was named New Corporate Partner of the Year by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To learn more about Window World Cares and its charitable partners or to donate, visit www.WindowWorldCares.com.

About Window World:
Window World Inc., headquartered in North Wilkesboro, N.C., is America's largest replacement window and home remodeling company with offices in more than 200 cities nationwide. Founded in 1995, the company consistently delivers value to homeowners by combining quality windows, siding and doors with excellent service at low prices. An ENERGY STAR® retail partner, Window World sells and installs more than one million high-quality residential replacement windows annually. Through a brand and design partnership with Kathy Ireland, the company offers an assortment of windows, siding and door collections exclusively by kathy ireland Home® by Window World. Visit www.WindowWorld.com or call 1-800-NEXT-WINDOW for more information.

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