PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (June. 20, 2014) — Rinnai, manufacturer of North America’s number-one selling brand of tankless water heaters and a complete lineup of home heating products, is pleased to announce a partnership with BK Racing and NASCAR driver Cole Whitt. Beginning with the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway on June 22, Whitt will race the No. 26 Rinnai car in select races during the 2014 season.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with BK racing and talented driver Cole Whitt,” said Susan Mittelbrun, Rinnai Vice President of Marketing. “Rinnai is continuously investing in creative ways to connect with our customers, and we are excited about our partnership with BK Racing as it is a valuable way to engage with both our trade and consumer audiences.” 

Cole, 22, is considered one of the bright up-and-coming stars of NASCAR and will compete for the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year honors. In addition to competing against the best drivers in the world on the track, Cole, an animal advocate, supports an animal rescue facility called Lions Tigers & Bears.

His NASCAR career includes four years on the circuit and 102 races in which Cole has competed in each vitally important building block series such as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series; NASCAR Camping World Truck Series; NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. 

"We are very proud to showcase the Rinnai brand at Sonoma Raceway and other select races this season," said Anthony Marlowe Co-Owner of BK Racing. "The innovative design behind Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters provides hot water only when you need it, which is unbelievably efficient and can save on your energy bill. What’s more impressive, you get an unlimited supply of hot water. ​We are optimistic that Cole Whitt's road course prowess will enable us to grow our sponsorship with the #1 selling brand of tankless water heaters in North America."

For more information about Rinnai’s product offering please visit rinnai.us, facebook.com/rinnaiamerica or twitter.com/Rinnai.

Fans can visit BKRacing.com, twitter.com/bkracing_2383 or facebook.com/bkracing2383 for the latest news and updates about Cole Whitt and the No. 26 Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters Toyota Camry team.