NASCAR Sponsors
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Which of the following companies hasn’t been a major sponsor of Jeff Gordon?
Pepsi
DuPont
Nicorette
McDonald's
ANSWER: Gordon’s nickname “The Rainbow Warrior” stems from his DuPont paint scheme. He’s been with Pepsi since 1997 and Nicorette since 2006. Gordon’s nickname “The Rainbow Warrior” stems from his DuPont paint scheme. He’s been with Pepsi since 1997 and Nicorette since 2006.
2 of 12
What driver tries to deliver wins as quickly as possible for FedEx?
Denny Hamlin
Greg Biffle
Brian Vickers
Kevin Harvick
3 of 12
AT&T Mobility’s sponsorship of what driver caused quite a stir last year when NASCAR tried to ban its logos as a result of Sprint’s sponsorship of the Cup series?
Martin Truex
Casey Mears
Clint Bowyer
Jeff Burton
ANSWER: After some legal wrangling, NASCAR allowed Burton to use the AT&T logo until the end of the 2008 season, but after the year’s up, he’s got to find a new sponsor. After some legal wrangling, NASCAR allowed Burton to use the AT&T logo until the end of the 2008 season, but after the year’s up, he’s got to find a new sponsor.
4 of 12
Who is Greg Biffle’s primary sponsor for the 2008 Cup season?
Dell
Apple
Sony
3M
ANSWER: Sure, the paint is nice, but the lifetime supply of free Post-It notes I’m assuming he got is the real deal-sealer here. Sure, the paint is nice, but the lifetime supply of free Post-It notes I’m assuming he got is the real deal-sealer here.
5 of 12
What retail chain sponsors two-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson’s ride?
Wal-Mart
K-Mart
Lowe's
Target
ANSWER: The home-improvement giant at least makes up its money by having the champ appear as a fairly decent actor in its commercials. The home-improvement giant at least makes up its money by having the champ appear as a fairly decent actor in its commercials.
6 of 12
What tool company sponsors Matt Kenseth’s #17 Roush Fenway car?
DeWalt
Stanley
Craftsman
Black & Decker
ANSWER: Throughout his career, Kenseth’s also received sponsorship from Kraft and Lycos. Throughout his career, Kenseth’s also received sponsorship from Kraft and Lycos.
7 of 12
Since Budweiser couldn’t sponsor Earnhardt any longer, to which driver did they switch their sponsorship?
Ryan Newman
Robby Gordon
Kasey Kahne
Mark Martin
ANSWER: This Bud was for Kahne in the 2008 season. This Bud was for Kahne in the 2008 season.
8 of 12
When Dale Earnhardt, Jr. moved to Hendrick Motorsports for this season, he couldn’t take Budweiser with him as a sponsor. Instead, he gets his primary sponsorship cash from the National Guard and what beverage?
Red Bull
Coke
Gatorade
Mountain Dew AMP
9 of 12
When Carl Edwards does one of his signature backflips off of his car, what primary sponsor’s logo is usually emblazoned on the side?
Office Depot
Staples
OfficeMax
Circuit City
ANSWER: Edwards also receives major sponsorship from Aflac and Claritin. Edwards also receives major sponsorship from Aflac and Claritin.
10 of 12
Kyle Busch is tearing up the Sprint Cup Series this year. Who’s his primary sponsor?
Hershey's
M & M's
Kit-Kat
Nestle
ANSWER: Busch signed a three-year sponsorship deal with M&M’s last October. Busch signed a three-year sponsorship deal with M&M’s last October.
11 of 12
Who is Tony Stewart’s primary sponsor for the 2008 season?
Lowe's
Craftsman
The Home Depot
Sears
ANSWER: Smoke’s relationship with Home Depot extends all the way back to his jump from the Indy circuit to NASCAR. Smoke’s relationship with Home Depot extends all the way back to his jump from the Indy circuit to NASCAR.
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What driver’s sponsors include the delicious combo of Cheerio’s and Betty Crocker?
Bobby Labonte
Sam Hornish, Jr.
Juan Pablo Montoya
Paul Menard
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