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NASCAR shops for sponsor for Busch series
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Bucky Badger
Go Kyle Go
I hate naming the series after companys, because of name changes etc. They should stick with permant series names. IE; The Grand national series, as it once was. Look at F1, NHRA, CART, Champ cars, Indy cars, World Rally chamipionship, CORR. I don't think Monster Trucks even have a name. 
I'm with you, Bucky.
I don't think I could stomach the Subway Series.
As you suggested, maybe the Grand National Series presented by
........whoever comes up with the most money.
I don't think I could stomach the Subway Series.
As you suggested, maybe the Grand National Series presented by
........whoever comes up with the most money.
buckaroo
Here kitty, kitty, kitty
Bucky, that would be nice, but when anyone dishes out the kind of money NASCAR is asking, you gotta know that they will insist on having their name on the series. This really isn't anything new, and of your list, I do know that NHRA used to be sponsored by Winston, just as the top NASCAR series was. Different golf series use a sponsors name for their series. Even tennis.
I remember when I lived in Iowa, one of the newspapers in the area refused to use the name of the sponsor of the races. Instead of the Tyson Holly Farms 500, they would simply say the Bristol 500. But when the newspaper sponsored a local event, they made it clear that their name would be proudly displayed for all to see.
It's called capitalism and though there are plenty of people who don't like it, that is what has made this country what it is today. If you want to keep things amatuerish, and find plenty of volunteers to run things, then those generic names will suffice. Until then, don't expect anyone to shell out millions of dollars and stay anonymous.
I remember when I lived in Iowa, one of the newspapers in the area refused to use the name of the sponsor of the races. Instead of the Tyson Holly Farms 500, they would simply say the Bristol 500. But when the newspaper sponsored a local event, they made it clear that their name would be proudly displayed for all to see.
It's called capitalism and though there are plenty of people who don't like it, that is what has made this country what it is today. If you want to keep things amatuerish, and find plenty of volunteers to run things, then those generic names will suffice. Until then, don't expect anyone to shell out millions of dollars and stay anonymous.
Budweiser Priced Out Of NASCAR Market
Anheuser-Busch will no longer serve as title sponsor of NASCAR's No. 2 series after 2007, Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal reports. Anheuser-Busch's contract with NASCAR for the NASCAR Busch Series comes to an end after 2007, and NASCAR officials say the cost to sponsor the series will go up.
Tony Ponturo, Anheuser-Busch's vice president of global media and sports marketing, told the SBJ that it was his company's decision to withdraw from the sponsorship. The company began sponsoring the series in 1982, when the series was called the NASCAR Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series. It was changed to the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series in 1984 and then the NASCAR Busch Series in 1995. -- SBJ reports that industry sources are estimating the new sponsorship deal could be worth more than $30 million a year, which is three times what Anheuser-Busch is paying.(Scene Daily)
Kat thinks that is pretty cheap considering what other major sponsors pump into top racers bank accounts.
Anheuser-Busch will no longer serve as title sponsor of NASCAR's No. 2 series after 2007, Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal reports. Anheuser-Busch's contract with NASCAR for the NASCAR Busch Series comes to an end after 2007, and NASCAR officials say the cost to sponsor the series will go up.
Tony Ponturo, Anheuser-Busch's vice president of global media and sports marketing, told the SBJ that it was his company's decision to withdraw from the sponsorship. The company began sponsoring the series in 1982, when the series was called the NASCAR Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series. It was changed to the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series in 1984 and then the NASCAR Busch Series in 1995. -- SBJ reports that industry sources are estimating the new sponsorship deal could be worth more than $30 million a year, which is three times what Anheuser-Busch is paying.(Scene Daily)
Kat thinks that is pretty cheap considering what other major sponsors pump into top racers bank accounts.
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Patrick9999
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With all the talk of limiting cup driver participation, I wonder if some companies may want to wait and see what happens with that.
I'm sure that any propesctive title sponsor is aware of the revolving door of Nascar rules.
Personally, I watched more Busch races this year than any other and wouldn't have if not for the cup drivers. But, that's just me.
I'm sure that any propesctive title sponsor is aware of the revolving door of Nascar rules.
Personally, I watched more Busch races this year than any other and wouldn't have if not for the cup drivers. But, that's just me.
Whizzer
Gig'em
It was not really all that long ago when cars were known by the sponsor and the write-ups by print media used to report race participants being "Richard Petty driving the STP Plymouth", or Harry Gant in the Chevrolet "Skoal Bandit" car.
When television began regular programing of NASCAR races, this disappeared and cars were known almost exclusively by the number rather than the sponsor. Things sure were a lot different before the sport mushroomed to the point it is today. Even though announcers mention the sponsors, it is not with the frequency of years past.
It isn't simply NASCAR, but corporate corporations worldwide afraid competitors will get a free plug so everyone pays the price and another tradition in a sport goes out the window.
When television began regular programing of NASCAR races, this disappeared and cars were known almost exclusively by the number rather than the sponsor. Things sure were a lot different before the sport mushroomed to the point it is today. Even though announcers mention the sponsors, it is not with the frequency of years past.
It isn't simply NASCAR, but corporate corporations worldwide afraid competitors will get a free plug so everyone pays the price and another tradition in a sport goes out the window.
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Mopardh9
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You have to wonder if this sport has become too big for itself. I kind of liked the old days, it seems Nascar has reached a pinnacle. i hope it doesn't come crashing down, but gets a little dose of reality and remains steady. All sports have their problems, growing pains, and ,marketing trouble. Lets hope Nascar finds a happy medium, so it can keep a little of that "old school" appeal.
Bucky Badger
Go Kyle Go
I think i'ts too late for that.
buckaroo
Here kitty, kitty, kitty
I think you are right on that, but they can still change courses and find something that will continue the climb they've enjoyed for the last twenty or so years. However, it might involve getting a totally new audience and that would leave many of us out of the picture.