The South Atlantic Conference Enhances Partnership with Pilot Flying J

ROCK HILL, S.C. (TheSAC.com) – South Atlantic Conference Commissioner Patrick Britz officially announced today that the Conference has enhanced its corporate partnership with Pilot Flying J.

Pilot Flying J will be the title sponsor of the South Atlantic Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Championships in 2019, 2020 and 2021.  Additionally, Pilot Flying J has extended its agreement as the title sponsor of the South Atlantic Conference Baseball Championship in 2019, 2020 and 2021. The new agreement also makes Pilot Flying J the official travel center of the South Atlantic Conference. Pilot Flying J has been the title sponsor of the SAC Baseball Championship since 2016.

"We are extremely excited to have Pilot Flying J continue, and enhance, its partnership with the South Atlantic Conference," said Britz.  "Adding the Pilot Flying J title to our basketball championships, and extending the sponsorship of our baseball championship, ties these championships to one of the most respected companies in not only the southeast, but nationally."

As part of the sponsorship, the SAC will offer reduced admission to fans that present their Pilot Flying J myRewards card at the basketball and baseball championships. Additionally, the SAC and Pilot Flying J will present the Pilot Flying J "Fan of the Game" during a minimum of one game per day of the tournaments.

"Pilot Flying J is proud to support collegiate sports in the southeast as the official travel center of the South Atlantic Conference," said Whitney Haslam Johnson, chief experience officer for Pilot Flying J.  "We are excited to offer fans an exclusive discount for reduced admission to the tournaments by showing their Pilot Flying J myRewards card."

The combined network of more than 750 Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers across North America serves more than 1.6 million customers daily. Pilot Flying J Travel Centers are focused on superior customer service and enhanced offerings for trucking companies, professional drivers, RV drivers and traveling motorists.

About Pilot Flying J

Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, is committed to connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile at every stop. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J has more than 750 retail locations in 44 states, Roadside assistance available at over 145 locations nationwide and growing as part of its Truck Care program, 44 Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Centers, and 34 Boss Shops. The Pilot Flying J network provides drivers with access to more than 72,000 parking spaces for trucks with Prime Parking at more than 400 locations, 5,200 deluxe showers and more than 6,200 diesel lanes with 5,200 offering Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at the pump. Pilot Flying J is currently ranked No. 15 on Forbes' list of America's Largest Private Companies. Visit www.pilotflyingj.com for more information.

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