Childress says Jack Daniels sponsor isn't going anywhere...
As most of you know, I am a Clint Bowyer fan. It doesn't take much to send me into orbit. I didn't like the reports I was reading about Bowyer's main sponsor, Jack Daniels, leaving. I just bought a hat when I was down at New Hampshire Motor Speedway two weeks ago. Jeez.
Then today, Richard Childress sends out a public statement regarding the rumor, "Jack Daniels and Richard Childress Racing have a contract through the 2009 season. Any reports in the media to the contrary are simply not accurate." Phew.... thanks for the clarification Richard.
We are however getting to that point in the season where announcements of sponsors hopping here and there are surfacing. I never know what to believe. I think we all have our drivers that we watch and we all are quite accustomed to seeing our cars a certain way, or at least I am. I'm a creature of habit and am not particularly fond of change. I'm glad this rumor was put to rest....for now.
Am I the only person who feels this way about sponsorship? Do you get in a tizzy when you hear reports of a sponsor change on the driver you watch?
I'll be back tomorrow with my pick for Chicagoland. All for now...
Posted at 12:38 PM
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Clint and Jack are a great match and I'd hate to see two of my favorite people part ways. Despite the Childress statement, however, I'm still a bit concerned. You'll note that Richard said JD was under contract with RCR through 2009. He didn't necessarily state that Clint would remain in the sponsor's car. With a fourth team in the works, they could potentially move the #4 guy into the 07 car and give Clint UPS as was rumored. Hopefully that is not the case. We should find out something after Richard holds his sponsorship press conference this afternoon in Chicago.
Posted by
MikeJuly 10, 2008 01:17 PM
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