7-Eleven has announced an extension of its sponsorship with Andretti Green Racing that will keep IndyCar Series racer Tony Kanaan in the Team 7-Eleven driver's seat.

Kanaan, who won the IndyCar Series championship in 2004, breaking several series records, has been backed by 7-Eleven since he began racing in the IRL.

“One of the most important components in racing is consistency, and having 7-Eleven continue as the primary sponsor of the #11 car is a key to us winning another championship in 2008,” said Kanaan, who is currently in third place in this year's standings and still in the hunt for the 2007 title.

“I've really enjoyed being a part of the 7-Eleven family since 2003. I believe in their philosophy. Our goal each season is to win the championship and the Indy 500, and I look forward to giving 7-Eleven a shot at both in 2008,” he added.

2008 will mark the sixth year of the 7-Eleven/Andretti Green Racing partnership and as part of the extended agreement, Kanaan's team-mate, Danica Patrick, as well as AGR co-owner, Michael Andretti and his son Marco, may appear in 7-Eleven's 2008 marketing campaigns.

In addition to the Team 7-Eleven sponsorship, 7-Eleven will have a brand presence on Andretti Green's entire stable of IndyCar Series entries.

“Tony has been a winner for 7-Eleven, both on and off the track,” added Kevin Elliott, 7-Eleven senior vice president of merchandising.

“Our employees and franchisees can be proud of 7-Eleven's association with Tony and the AGR team. He is a competitive, aggressive and principled driver as well as an enthusiastic supporter and customer of 7-Eleven. We look forward to our sponsorship of Tony and to AGR's Racing Team 7 Eleven in its drive to a championship in 2008.”