Ganassi moving into Global Rallycross in partnership with Deegan, Loenbro

Chip Ganassi Racing Teams has announced today the formation of a two-car team in the Supercar class of Red Bull Global Rallycross series. 16-time X-Games medalist Brian Deegan (pictured) will pilot the team's No. 38 RockStar Energy Drink Ford Fiesta ST, alongside Steve Arpin in the No. 00 ENEOS Ford Fiesta ST.

CGRT will join forces with energy services and construction company Loenbro to field the team out of CGRT's Concord, N.C.-based shop that houses Ganassi's NASCAR Sprint Cup and XFinity Series programs.

"As a fan of motorsports I'm particularly interested in the GRC cars, their horsepower levels and the absence of traction control but make no mistake about it, we are in this series to win – both on and off the racetrack," said Ganassi. "Also, GRC has proven to be a very innovative and fresh take on today's motorsport product. The series is targeting a new demographic and aligns with ours and more importantly with our partners' focus on connecting with Millennials."

Arpin will run the full 12-race calendar, with Deegan competing in seven races. The two will also compete in X Games Austin this summer as it returns to Circuit of The Americas June 4-7.

"This has been a life-long goal to be partnered with a world class racing organization that has won numerous championships from the Indianapolis 500 to the Daytona 500 to the Rolex 24 at Daytona," said Deegan. "I look forward to working with them and building a winning GRC program that can win GRC championships."

Loenbro was founded by brothers Paul and Jon Leach, entrepreneurs who have had life-long personal interests in the world of motorsports.

"Loenbro is thrilled to partner with Chip Ganassi Racing and to do great things with Steve and Brian behind the wheel," said Paul Leach. "My brother and I have had a passion for racing since we were kids, and many Loenbro employees are big fans of the sport. Chip Ganassi Racing is committed to excellence, innovation and winning with integrity. Our company shares these values and the Loenbro family is proud to join them in this partnership."

This year's 12-race Red Bull Global Rallycross series gets underway May 31 in Miami, Fla.