Sponsoring the Cup Series in NASCAR history
The article notes Nextel's marginal current role in NASCAR amid a landmark 2005 schedule overhaul while Winston's deep 1971 sponsorship of the Cup Series shaped rules, branding, and competition, with officials describing long years of sponsored involvement and marketing influence.
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Richmond
Va. International Raceway
Nascar
Nextel
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Nextel Communications
Michael Robichaud
Winston
RJR
France
Nextel’s NASCAR Sponsorship Transforms Marketing Reach
Nextel joined NASCAR with a 10 year 750 million deal in Times Square to sell phones. The partnership targeted younger audiences with events and a large Nextel Experience exhibit at races. NASCAR leveraged co branding and open communication to manage the transition from Winston to Nextel.
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Cliff Pennell
RJR
Sports Marketing Enterprises Group
Winston
Nascar
Los Angeles
New York
Nextel
Times Square
Robichaud
Top 10 NASCAR picks roll from That's Racin
Dale Earnhardt Jr leads the list with three wins and eight top tens in 11 races. Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth, and Bobby Labonte round out the top five with strong starts. The piece notes recent form, hints at season-long battles, and directs readers to ThatsRacin.com for full top-40 rankings.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr
D. Earnhard Jr
G. Biffle
J. Johnson
W. Burton
J.gordon
B. Vickers
J. Sauter
M.kenseth
T.stewart
J. Nemechek
R.newman
B. Gaughan
B.labonte
S. Whamer
Kevin Harvick
R. Rudd
K.busch
J. Burton
E.sadier
M. Waltrip
K.kahne
Schrader
M.martin
K. Petty
J.mcmurray
R. Craven
R.wallace
S. Riggs
S. Martin
J. Green
J. Mayfield
D. Cope
D. Jarrett
D. Blaney
C. Mears
K. Lepage Feeeee
R. Gordon
J. Spencer
T. Labonte
M.shepherd
Stand Up to NASCAR Buy Tickets to Save Darlington
Fans urged to act against shifts in NASCAR by buying seats for the Southern 500 and the May race at Darlington. The piece argues a $100.4 million settlement for a Texas Cup date mirrors market rates and urges a fan-driven response to keep Darlington alive with filled grandstands.
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Texas Motor Speedway
Bruton Smith
North Carolina Speedway
Ferkio
Texas
Speedway Motorsports Inc
International Speedway Corp
Martinsville
ISC
Richmond
SMI
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Rockingham
Darlington
Kansas
Seattle-Portland
Nascar
NASCAR 2005 schedule change eyed after 2004 reforms
Fans weigh in on likely Nextel Cup schedule changes for 2005 following 2004 alterations. A poll asks which adjustment will occur with 2005 and references fan voting for the All-Star format amid speculation of shifts in race lineup and format.
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Nascar
Nextel All Star Challenge at Lowe's Motor Speedway
The Nextel All Star Challenge runs Saturday at Lowe's Motor Speedway 1.5 miles with qualifying at 6:05 p.m. and the main event at 9 p.m. ET on FX. Purse is 3.195 million dollars, winner 1.0035 million. Jimmie Sohnen last year’s champion.
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Jimmie Johnson
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Motor Racing Network
Jimmie Sohnen
By the Numbers Nextel Cup Points Leaders
The top-40 drivers in the Nextel Cup standings are listed as of May 16, highlighting the season’s points leaders and positions entering the next race.
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K. Busch
J. Lautereaeee
M. Truex Jr
T. Fedewa
D. Greeneee
M. Bliss Oukeee
M. Waltripseeee
K. Wallace
R. Gordon
K. Kahne Aeeae
J. Keller
S. Compton
B. Hamilton Jr
A. Lewis Wate
G. Biffleeeewee
D. Stremme
R. Hornaday
K. Harvick
J. Leffler Teeee
C. Atwood
Goulds Pumps Itt Industries
Nazareth
Setzer
RR. Crawford
C. Edwards
J. Sprague
D. Reutimann Wee
M. Crafton
Fetenue
B. Hamilton
T. Cook
M. Skinner
T. Kvapi
Mtvetees
Infineon
Concord
N.C
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By Jim Urter
Knight Ridder Newspapers
Jim Utter
ThatsRacin.com
Knight Ridder
Racin
Jeff Gordon
Matt Kenseth
Bobby Labonte
Charlotte
Tony Stewart
Darrell Waltrip
Fox
Ryan Newman
Kasey Kahne
Kurt Busch
Bristol
Ashaaa Omne le Dene Oe
Kerry Earnhardt
Kyle Petty
Ricky Rudd
Jimmy Spencer
Jeff Burton
Someone Else
Jeremy Mayfield
Ward Burton
Weide
Dennis Setzer
Mansfield
Carl Edwards
Kyle Busch
Jim Uner
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