Racing Legend Tony Kanaan and USC Athletes to Join SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. for Autograph Sessions in the Lifestyle Expo at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop” or the “Company”), a self-managed and fully integrated self-storage company, is thrilled to announce the exclusive opportunity for fans to meet NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion and Indianapolis 500 Winner Tony Kanaan and multiple athletes from the University of Southern California (“USC”) at the Lifestyle Expo at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April 19 for autograph sessions.

SmartStop will showcase the No. 66 Arrow McLaren SmartStop Chevrolet that Tony Kanaan drove in his final NTT INDYCAR SERIES race—the 2023 Indianapolis 500—in booth #1358 in the Lifestyle Expo. On Friday, April 19, Tony Kanaan will be available for autographs from 2:00-2:30 p.m. In addition, fans can meet Akili Arnold, Mason Cobb, and Kyron Hudson from USC Football from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., and Molly Phillips (Women’s Beach Volleyball), Joshua Morgan (Men’s Basketball), and Kait Devir (Women’s Lacrosse) from 1:00-1:30 p.m.

“As a sponsor of Arrow McLaren, USC Athletics, and the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, bringing these top-tier athletes together in one location feels like a natural fit,” said H. Michael Schwartz, Chairman and CEO of SmartStop. “SmartStop is proud of its distinguished partnerships across various sports and athletic levels. They allow us to connect with our customers on a personal level. We look forward to seeing sports fans at the track this weekend in Long Beach.”

About SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of approximately 500 self-storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self-storage programs. As of April 18, 2024, SmartStop has an owned or managed portfolio of 196 operating properties in 22 states and Canada, comprising approximately 138,100 units and 15.6 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 34 operating self-storage properties in Canada, which total approximately 29,700 units and 3.0 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.

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