A SUBTLE tweak to the name of the Repco Supercars Championship’s season finale, the Adelaide 500, has been announced.
That is due to naming rights sponsor VALO rebranding itself as VAILO as part of its international expansion.
“The name VALO, meaning ‘light’, was associated with several diverse products and services globally,” said company founder Aaron Hickmann.
“It has been a success for us in Australia, however owning a single word in a unique spelling while retaining the pronunciation is important for our rapid expansion as we export product to stadia projects globally.
“We believe that our new name better reflects our vision and values as a company and will help us differentiate ourselves in this and other new markets as we expand our reach.”
The name change has been made effective immediately (as at 12:01am, May 12).
VAILO specialises in high-performance LED sports lighting and digital displays.
The VAILO Adelaide 500, which returned last December, will be the final event on the Supercars calendar until at least 2026.
