PLANO, Texas, July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that Siemens PLM Software-sponsored Joe Gibbs Racing(R) -- whose cars are developed with the help of Siemens PLM Software technology -- dominated the first half of the season with driver Kyle Bush's 14 victories, including seven NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Races.
Busch, the current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points-leader, won three of the last four Sprint Cup Series races including back-to-back wins at the LifeLock.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway and Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca- Cola at Daytona International Speedway. Busch's seven Sprint Cup Series wins in 2008 is the most among all drivers. In addition to the seven wins, Busch has had 12 top-5 and 13 top-10 finishes.
Joe Gibbs Racing has eight Sprint Cup Series wins in 2008, the most of any team. Denny Hamlin, Busch's teammate, won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville to add to Busch's seven wins.
Busch's success is not limited to the Sprint Cup Series; he also has five Nationwide Series wins and two Craftsman(R) Truck Series wins, for a total of 14 victories this year.
"Siemens PLM Software congratulates Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota(R) for their dominant performance through the first half of the year," said Dave Shirk, executive vice president of Global Marketing for Siemens PLM Software. "Siemens PLM Software is proud of our relationship with the racing teams and along with our customers is pleased to know that our solutions help the teams succeed."
A Tradition of Technology and Tracks
Siemens PLM Software has a long tradition of providing NX(TM) software, Siemens' comprehensive digital product development solution, and Teamcenter(R) software, Siemens' digital lifecycle management solution and the world's most widely used PLM portfolio, through racing sponsorships. Hendrick Motorsports, winner of the 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2006 and 2007 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship; Joe Gibbs Racing, winner of the 2000, 2002 and 2005 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship; Roush Fenway Racing, winner of the 2003 and 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship; and Andretti Green Racing, winner of the 2004, 2005 and 2007 Indy Racing League(R) (IRL) IndyCar(R) Series Championship; have been using Siemens PLM Software for many years to help develop their cars and improve their performance on the race track. KB Racing, winner of the 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 National Hot Rod Association(R) (NHRA(R)) Pro Stock Championship, began using Siemens PLM Software technology in 2005, and the Renault(R) F1 Team, winner of the 2005 Formula One Drivers and Constructors Championships, established a partnership in 2004 using Tecnomatix(R) software, Siemens PLM Software's best-in-class digital manufacturing solution.
About Joe Gibbs Racing
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is one of the premier organizations in NASCAR, currently fielding three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams, two NASCAR Nationwide Series teams and a driver development program. Its driver lineup consists of Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch in the Sprint Cup Series; Stewart, Hamlin, Busch and Joey Logano in the Nationwide Series; and Marc Davis in the NASCAR Camping World Series East. Based in Huntersville, N.C., and owned by Joe Gibbs -- a three-time Super Bowl winner as head coach of the Washington Redskins and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- JGR has competed in NASCAR since 1992, winning three Cup Series championships and more than 100 NASCAR races, including three Brickyard 400s and the 1993 Daytona 500.
About Siemens PLM Software
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with 5.5 million licensed seats and 51,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software's open enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and their partners collaborate through Global Innovation Networks to deliver world-class products and services. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.
About the Siemens Industry Automation Division
The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg), a division of the Siemens Industry Sector, is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, low-voltage switchgear and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industry to solutions for whole industries and systems that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers -- from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services.
Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. NX, Teamcenter and Tecnomatix are trademarks or registered trademarks of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. Indy Racing League, IRL and IndyCar are trademarks or registered marks of Brickyard Trademarks Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. NASCAR is a trademark or registered mark of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. Toyota is a trademark or registered trademark of Toyota Motor Company, Ltd. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. Craftsman is a trademark or registered trademark of Sears Brands, LLC, or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.
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