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Crane rental company JJ Curran Crane is commemorating its 75th anniversary by partnering with Rahal Letterman Lanigan (RLL) Racing for the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. The milestone will be marked with a special livery on RLL’s No. 15 Honda, driven by Graham Rahal and primarily sponsored by Fleet Cost & Care (FCC).
JJ Curran Crane, founded in 1950, has grown into a regional leader in crane rental services across the Midwest. The company pioneered the use of hydraulic truck cranes in the 1970s and has played a role in shaping automotive plants, commercial developments, stadiums and energy infrastructure in Detroit and beyond.
The collaboration with RLL Racing also reflects shared leadership under Jeff Curran, who is both president of JJ Curran Crane and FCC. The commemorative car design honors the crane company’s legacy of innovation, family values and commitment to safety and customer service.
“For 75 years, JJ Curran Crane has been fueled by three principles: fair pricing, quality equipment, and great people,” said Jeff 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, a fleet management software company founded in 1993, has been a partner of RLL since 2016. Its expanded role in 2025 includes two full-season primary sponsorships. The JJ Curran Crane anniversary brings added local significance to the team’s presence at this year’s Grand Prix.
“The relationship we’ve had with Jeff Curran and everyone at Fleet Cost & Care is one that feels equal parts business and family,” said Bobby Rahal, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. “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 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, the seventh race in this year’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES, takes place on Sunday, June 1. Live coverage begins at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX, with additional race content on FS1 and FS2.
For more information about JJ Curran Crane, visit jjcurran.com. Details on the INDYCAR SERIES are available at indycar.com.
