About Us - Professional Motorsports

• Official Insurance Company of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and Driving School
• Presenting Sponsor of the Honda Indy 200
• Sponsor of Michael Shank Racing #60 Ford Riley

Motorsports have contributed greatly to the automotive innovations that make driving safer for all of us. Westfield is committed to programs that help people become safe drivers. Learn more about our involvement with driver safety. Motorsports is one of the fastest growing sports in America. Last year more than half a million spectators attended world-class racing events at Mid-Ohio and millions more tuned in on television. Westfield's sponsorship with Mid-Ohio is also a way for us to connect with our personal and business insurance customers who have an interest in motorsports. Official Insurance Company of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is set in the rolling hills of Lexington, Ohio and is often referred to as the 'country club' of motorsports, a reference to the lush green grass, beautiful trees and exceptional amenities.  The track itself is acclaimed as 'the most competitive in America,' with a 46-year history of legendary competition.  Mid-Ohio features world class motorsports in a first class environment. More about Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Presenting sponsor of The Honda Indy 200 The Acura Sports Car Challenge/Honda Indy 200 presented by Westfield Insurance is the largest race of the season for Mid-Ohio and will highlight the American LeMans and IndyCar series. Open-wheel racing made an historic return in 2007 and the stars and cars of the IndyCar Series will be back to take on one of the only permanent road courses on their schedule during The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio presented by Westfield Insurance. Learn about Westfield's involvement with driver safety

Westfield Insurance COO Roger McManus with Scott Dixon, winner of the 2007 Honda 200 presented by Westfield Insurance. Westfield Race Car Westfield partnered with Michael Shank Racing as title sponsor of the #60 Ford Riley car at the EMCO Gears Classic, June 20-22 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The car raced in the Rolex Sports Car Series. Westfield was also on Michael Shank Racing's #60 Ford-Riley car when driver Oswaldo Negri set a new track record in qualifying for the event in January 2008. Michael Shank Racing Web Site

News

   15 JULY 2008: Acura Sports Car Challenge/The Honda Indy 200 presented by Westfield Insurance combine to produce largest motorsports event in Ohio | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course will be home for the second year in a row to the largest and most significant motorsports event in the state of Ohio. More >

    2 JULY 2008: Michael Shank Racing Returns to Daytona for Thursday Night Fight Under the Lights |   Michael Shank Racing returns to Daytona International Speedway for Thursday night's Brumos 250, bringing the two team Ford-Riley Daytona Prototype entries which started the 2008 season from the front row in the Rolex 24 At Daytona. More >

    21 JUNE 2008: Michael Shank Racing Westfield Insurance Riley Scores Sixth at Mid-Ohio |  The Westfield Insurance Ford-Riley of Mark Patterson and Oswaldo Negri improved the teams best-ever race result at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with a run to sixth place in a dramatic round seven of Rolex Sports Car Series competition.  More >

   16 JUNE 2008: EMCO Gears Classic FACT SHEET |  More >

   12 JUNE 2008: Westfield Insurance-sponsored Michael Shank Racing car and team to visit Westfield corporate campus |  The Westfield Insurance-sponsored No. 60 Michael Shank Racing Ford Riley will be on display at the Westfield Insurance corporate headquarters.  The team owner and drivers will be onsite for autograph signings and photo opportunities. More >

   11 JUNE 2008: Westfield Insurance and Michael Shank Racing team up at Mid-Ohio |  Fans of the No. 60 Michael Shank Racing Ford Riley of Mark Patterson and Oswaldo Negri will notice a new look this weekend, as Ohio-based Westfield Insurance has re-joined the team as the primary sponsor for the EMCO Gears Classic presented by Key Bank event at Mid-Ohio during the June 20-21 race weekend.   More >

   23 APRIL 2008: Westfield Insurance joins The Mid-Ohio School to launch teen driving safety initiative| In response to the national epidemic of driving accidents and fatalities impacting teenagers, The Mid-Ohio School has announced a multi-year partnership with Westfield Insurance to create a unique safety initiative for teenage drivers. More >

   19 APRIL 2008: Michael Shank Racing strong in Mexico City Race | Michael Shank Racing transporter drivers Ralph Lohr and Mark Legge logged some 2,304 miles from the team shop outside of Columbus, Ohio, to Mexico City to be ready for round three of the 2008 Rolex Sports Car Series season. Read More >

   16 APRIL 2008: Michael Shank Racing looking for return to podium in Mexico City | Michael Shank Racing will pack some podium momentum and a pair of fast Ford-Rileys as the team prepares to head south for round three of the 2008 Rolex Sports Car Series Season this weekend in Mexico City, Mexico. Read More >

   30 MARCH 2008: Michael Shank Racing takes Homestead podium | Michael Shank Racing returned to the Homestead Miami Speedway podium on Saturday... Read More >

   29 MARCH 2008: Patterson and Pew post strong qualifying efforts for Michael Shank Racing at Homestead | Michael Shank Racing driver Mark Patterson will start the GAINSCO Grand Prix from ninth on the grid, with teammate John Pew lined up directly behind him... Read More >

   27 NOVEMBER 2007: Diverse schedule on-tap for Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 2008 |  Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course will boast seven major events in 2008, featuring the finest in open-wheel, sports car, motorcycle, historic and grassroots racing at the Lexington, Ohio road course. Read More >