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JJ Curran Crane announced its 75th anniversary will be celebrated with a commemorative livery on Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s No. 15 Honda entry at the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix.

JJ Curran Crane, a leader in crane rental services throughout the Midwest since 1950, announced May 21, 2025, its 75th anniversary will be celebrated with a commemorative livery on Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's No. 15 Honda entry at the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix.

The No. 15 Honda, driven by Graham Rahal and primarily sponsored by Fleet Cost and Care (FCC) — a fleet management software leader also led by Jeff Curran, JJ Curran Crane president — will honor the crane company's legacy of innovation, family values and its role in shaping infrastructure, commercial developments and iconic venues in Detroit and beyond.

The collaboration highlights the shared ownership of FCC and JJ Curran Crane under Jeff Curran, son of founder John "JJ" Curran. Founded in 1950 with a single backhoe, JJ Curran Crane became a regional leader in crane rentals, pioneering hydraulic truck cranes in the 1970s and setting industry standards for safety and customer service.

Over seven decades, the company has supported projects across the Midwest ranging from automotive plants and urban high-rises to stadiums and energy infrastructure, earning its reputation as a family-driven innovator.

"For 75 years, JJ Curran Crane has been fueled by three principles: fair pricing, quality equipment and great people," said Curran. "This partnership with RLL — powered by FCC — is a celebration of that legacy. Showcasing our story on Graham Rahal's car in Detroit, where our roots run deep, reminds us that ‘It's Not Luck, It's Know How.' Just as our cranes have lifted this city's infrastructure, this collaboration lifts our commitment to family, community, and innovation."

FCC's 10-year partnership with RLL, now expanded to include two primary sponsorships in 2025, reflects the same operational precision that defines JJ Curran Crane. Since 2016, FCC has grown from an associate sponsor to a full- season partner, with JJ Curran Crane's anniversary adding a hometown flourish to the Detroit Grand Prix.

"The relationship we've had with Jeff Curran and everyone at Fleet Cost and Care is one that feels equal parts business and family," said Bobby Rahal, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing with David Letterman and Mike Lanigan. "As owners of family businesses, we share many of the same goals and values. Over the years, we have worked together to advance both of our businesses, and I'm pleased we are able to share in the celebration of 75 years of JJ Curran Crane company."

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, the seventh race of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES, takes place on June 1, with live coverage on FOX beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET. All on-track action can be seen on FOX, FS1 or FS2.

For more information about the series, visit www.indycar.com.

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