GRAHAM RAHAL BREAKS GROUND ON NEW HEADQUARTERS IN ZIONSVILLE
ZIONSVILLE, Ind., (08.23.2023) – Graham Rahal dug his shovel in the dirt today alongside several individuals who played a large role in bringing the headquarters of his companies to Creekside Corporate Park in Zionsville, Indiana. The groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of the next phase for all the GR Brands which have each shown incredible growth over the last few years. The new facility will offer a state-of-the-art workplace for Rahal’s current employees while allowing the companies to continue to grow comfortably and add more staff.
Rahal was joined today by Brian Burdick (Indianapolis Managing Partner of Barnes & Thornburg LLP), Jason Plunkett (Zionsville Town Council, District 2), and Dale Dillon (Founder of Dillon Construction Group) to officially break ground on the land that will showcase two buildings.
The first building will feature the showroom and service for Graham Rahal Performance and Rahal Ducati Indianapolis, and Rahal Paint Protection and Rahal Precision Tint will operate within the facility. Offices for staff across all GR Brands companies will also be housed within Building 1 along with a stunning new Rivet Coffee shop operated by Allie Commons and her staff.
Rahal Piaggio Indianapolis will operate out of Building 2 as well as a car storage facility. Rahal is in talks with a restauranter to open a restaurant on the west side of the building and a members-only social club will be housed upstairs.
Dillon Construction Group is spearheading the construction of the two buildings based off the design from Studio M Architecture and Planning. Building 1 will be approximately 105,000 square feet with Building 2 near 33,000. GR Brands currently employs 74 and will look to increase that number to nearly 100 once the new building is complete.
“I speak for not only myself, but my family and companies, when I say this is an incredible accomplishment,” said Rahal. “It has been a long road to get to this point, and a relief to see the hard work of so many pay off. While this just marks the beginning of the next chapter in our book, we are excited to begin writing the next several chapters to not only bring future success to our brands but also help support the local economy of Zionsville, a town which I’ve grown to love. To have my future home (in Holliday Farms), our race shop, and now our own building within five minutes of each other is not only convenient but also shows our family’s dedication to the town.
“I need to thank everyone who has been on this journey with us to this point, Brian and Don, Jason, Kent, Town Council, RDC, Dale and Audie, Dan and Chelsey, Chuck, United Rentals, and of course my family: Courtney and the girls, my dad and all of my siblings who have made this project come to fruition. Hopefully, in 18 short months, we’ll all be back here again for a grand opening!”
The project is forecasted to take 14 to 16 months to complete and funding has been provided by Old National Bank. All rental equipment needed for the project will be leased through United Rentals, a partner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan and Graham Rahal partner.
To keep up with the construction status of the new building and check out what the GR Brands companies are up to, follow each on social media.
ABOUT GRAHAM RAHAL
Graham Rahal is a professional race car driver, entrepreneur, and philanthropist from New Albany, Ohio. In 2017, Rahal took his passion for street cars and opened Graham Rahal Performance – a custom tuning and performance shop and specialty car dealership located in Brownsburg, Indiana. Graham has grown his entrepreneur portfolio, owning two Ducati franchises, two paint protection companies, a Piaggio Group dealership alongside his stake in several automotive dealerships in Pennsylvania with Bobby Rahal Automotive Group. Graham and his wife, former NHRA driver Courtney Force co-chair the Graham & Courtney Rahal Foundation with benefits Turns For Troops / SoldierStrong and Colorado State University’s One Cure. Rahal drives the No. 15 Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan in the NTT INDYCAR Series. For more information about Graham Rahal, please visit www.grahamrahal.com.
ABOUT GRAHAM RAHAL PERFORMANCE
Professional race car driver Graham Rahal’s passion and love for vehicles of all kinds served as the foundation for Graham Rahal Performance (GRP), a performance shop enhancing vehicles with quality parts for quality performance. Based in Brownsburg, Indiana, GRP was founded in 2017 and offers a variety of services for any vehicle. Services at GRP range between aftermarket installs, performance package upgrades and track builds to simple, routine maintenance such as oil changes, tire mounting and balancing, and wheel alignment. GRP also serves as one of the nation’s leading specialty vehicle dealerships, locating and brokering sales for some of the most rare and magnificent cars on the planet. For more information, please visit www.grahamrahalperformance.com.
ABOUT RAHAL DUCATI INDIANAPOLIS
Rahal Ducati Indianapolis is the exclusive Ducati dealership in the state of Indiana. Located in Brownsburg, Indiana, and proudly serving Indiana and its surrounding states, Ducati Indianapolis offers a vast inventory, full-service department, and friendly staff with over 20 years of experience in the motorcycle industry. The franchise is owned by professional race car driver and entrepreneur Graham Rahal. In its first year under the ownership of Rahal, Rahal Ducati Indianapolis proved itself as one of the most successful Ducati dealerships in North America. For more information, please visit www.rahalducati.com.
ABOUT RAHAL PAINT PROTECTION
In 2022 NTT INDYCAR Series driver Graham Rahal expanded his portfolio of businesses with the addition of Rahal Paint Protection. At Rahal Paint Protection we set the standard, with our offering of a comprehensive range of high-quality paint protection films to safeguard your vehicle’s exterior and its value. Our ceramic coating and paint protection film services are custom-tailored to each customer’s needs and goals for their vehicle. These top-of-the-line services protect your vehicle from chips, scratches, road debris, and improve its overall appearance. Rahal Paint Protection proudly operates in our state-of-the-art facilities in Carmel, Indiana and Cleveland, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.rahalpaintprotection.com.
ABOUT RAHAL PRECISION TINT
Rahal Precision Tint, founded by NTT INDYCAR Series driver Graham Rahal, is Indianapolis’ premier destination for top-tier automotive window tinting solutions. Our high-performance window films by XPEL provide substantial UV protection, heat rejection, and enhance your vehicle’s sophisticated aesthetic. With a deep understanding of precision and performance, the team at Rahal Precision Tint is committed to providing the highest quality service.
ABOUT RAHAL PIAGGIO INDIANAPOLIS
Rahal Piaggio Indianapolis is one of the latest additions to automotive enthusiast and NTT INDYCAR Series driver Graham Rahal’s family of companies. At Rahal Piaggio Indianapolis, customers can receive service on and purchase their scooter and moped. There are a wide variety of luxury options available from brands such as Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, and Moto Guzzi. In addition, our experienced team provides a range of services that ensure the customer’s scooter or motorcycle is in peak condition. For more information, please visit www.rahalpiaggio.com.
ABOUT THE GRAHAM & COURTNEY RAHAL FOUNDATION
The Graham & Courtney Rahal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization led by IndyCar driver Graham Rahal and his wife, former NHRA Funny Car driver Courtney Force. Rahal initiated the Foundation in 2009 to carry on the philanthropic efforts of his former team owner, the late actor Paul Newman. Each year, the foundation hosts the GCRF Drivers Tournament powered by United Rentals the week leading into the Indianapolis 500, drawing participants from across the country to raise awareness and money for the foundation's two charitable partners: Turns For Troops / SoldierStrong USA and Colorado State University's One Cure program. Additionally, GCRF hosts Vino For Vets event in Napa Valley, California. The now-annual event is a one-of-a-kind, weekend-long wine experience to raise funds for Turns For Troops / SoldierStrong. In the two years the event has occurred, GCRF has donated $280,000 for our veterans. Supporting numerous non-profits over the last decade, the Graham & Courtney Rahal Foundation has donated over $1.7 million to causes close to the Rahal family's hearts. For more information on the Graham & Courtney Rahal Foundation, please visit www.gcrfoundation.org.