MannKind(MNKD) Newsfilter·2025-04-07 16:30Core Insights - MannKind Corporation continues its partnership with Juncos Hollinger Racing and driver Conor Daly for the 2025 NTT INDYCAR Series season, emphasizing its commitment to raising awareness about diabetes through innovative marketing strategies [1][3][4] Company Overview - MannKind Corporation specializes in the development and commercialization of inhaled therapeutic products and delivery devices aimed at addressing serious unmet medical needs, particularly for patients with endocrine and orphan lung diseases [7][8] - The company utilizes dry-powder formulations and inhalation devices to provide rapid and convenient delivery of medicines, enhancing patient control over their health [8][9] Marketing and Sponsorship - MannKind will serve as the primary sponsor for the No. 76 Chevrolet at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 13, featuring a provocative tagline "Tired of Pricks?" to promote its diabetes treatment initiatives [2][3] - The company plans to extend its sponsorship to additional races, including the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on June 1 and the World Wide Technology Raceway on June 15, while maintaining an associate sponsorship throughout the 2025 season [3] Driver Profile - Conor Daly, the only known U.S. professional racing driver competing full-time with type 1 diabetes, aims to share his personal story and demonstrate that living with diabetes does not hinder competitive performance [4][5] - Daly has a notable racing history, including a career-best 6th-place finish at the Indy 500 in May 2022 and significant achievements in both IndyCar and NASCAR [5][6]