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Does it tick anyone else off that we pay more for all those products that sponsor NASCAR, just because their ceo likes car racing? What's up with that? If these companies are too broke to hire people, they are too broke to waste money on car races. (Yeah, I know you are going to say it's advertising...but I can't believe that anyone can pay attention to those sponsors when there are 7 million of them on each driver's car and uniform.) It's just a way for bigwigs to go to car races. The one that REALLY fries me is the ARMY car! Isn't that OUR TAX MONEY?
Did you know that in the bush/Paulson "No questions allowed" bail out ....NASCAR got money!!??????
Nascar fans will buy just about anything that has their drivers picture or name on it. If say Dale Jrs fan base gets upset with say Kyle Busch they will actually stop buying M& Ms to protest Kyle Buschs actions on the track
There is a very big pay off for sponsors of these cars.
Dupont has people walking around wearing their logo thanks to Jeff Gordon.
People are walking around wearing say National Guard thanks to Jr and Jeff
Nascar fans will buy just about anything that has their drivers picture or name on it. If say Dale Jrs fan base gets upset with say Kyle Busch they will actually stop buying M& Ms to protest Kyle Buschs actions on the track
There is a very big pay off for sponsors of these cars.
Dupont has people walking around wearing their logo thanks to Jeff Gordon.
People are walking around wearing say National Guard thanks to Jr and Jeff
What better advertising are you going to get?
Hysterical...(and a little bit sad).
"No M&M's today, little ones...Kyle's car 'got loose' and put Dale Jr. into the wall."
Nascar fans will buy just about anything that has their drivers picture or name on it. If say Dale Jrs fan base gets upset with say Kyle Busch they will actually stop buying M& Ms to protest Kyle Buschs actions on the track
There is a very big pay off for sponsors of these cars.
Dupont has people walking around wearing their logo thanks to Jeff Gordon.
People are walking around wearing say National Guard thanks to Jr and Jeff
What better advertising are you going to get?
YEP Case in point, in the past, when Tony Stewart said something off color in an interview or god forbid, bumped Jeff Gordon causing him to wreck during a race, you better believe Nascar nation rolled out an aggressive campaign to boycot Home Depot, which pushed tons of dollars to Lowes and other hardware stores. Extreme Jimmie Johnson fans, or extreme Tony Stewart haters, will drive 10 miles out of their way, passing 2 Home Depots in the process, just to avoid shopping at the HD. Likewise, extreme TS fans wouldn't consider shopping at Lowes. Have to wonder if HD is relieved Tony moved on or if they miss him now that they have very little media time both on and off the track.
YEP Case in point, in the past, when Tony Stewart said something off color in an interview or god forbid, bumped Jeff Gordon causing him to wreck during a race, you better believe Nascar nation rolled out an aggressive campaign to boycot Home Depot, which pushed tons of dollars to Lowes and other hardware stores. Extreme Jimmie Johnson fans, or extreme Tony Stewart haters, will drive 10 miles out of their way, passing 2 Home Depots in the process, just to avoid shopping at the HD. Likewise, extreme TS fans wouldn't consider shopping at Lowes. Have to wonder if HD is relieved Tony moved on or if they miss him now that they have very little media time both on and off the track.
YEP Case in point, in the past, when Tony Stewart said something off color in an interview or god forbid, bumped Jeff Gordon causing him to wreck during a race, you better believe Nascar nation rolled out an aggressive campaign to boycot Home Depot, which pushed tons of dollars to Lowes and other hardware stores. Extreme Jimmie Johnson fans, or extreme Tony Stewart haters, will drive 10 miles out of their way, passing 2 Home Depots in the process, just to avoid shopping at the HD. Likewise, extreme TS fans wouldn't consider shopping at Lowes. Have to wonder if HD is relieved Tony moved on or if they miss him now that they have very little media time both on and off the track.
You are right. It is very cheap advertising for them. Thats why say Dupont has been with Jeff Gordon for 15 years and Home Depot for what 10 years
For a few million dollars. They have people walking around with their name and logo on them, buying their products.
Nascar fans are very loyal to their drivers so in turn they are loyal to their drivers sponsor.
Does it tick anyone else off that we pay more for all those products that sponsor NASCAR, just because their ceo likes car racing? What's up with that? If these companies are too broke to hire people, they are too broke to waste money on car races. (Yeah, I know you are going to say it's advertising...but I can't believe that anyone can pay attention to those sponsors when there are 7 million of them on each driver's car and uniform.) It's just a way for bigwigs to go to car races. The one that REALLY fries me is the ARMY car! Isn't that OUR TAX MONEY?
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Originally Posted by vicket
It IS my business if the Army sponsors Nascar...that's MY money they are spending.
As for the others, they can run their business as they like...and I can boycott their products if I feel that strongly about it.
I was just wondering if anyone else felt the same way.
First you go off on all companies that advertise with NASCAR then you say they can run their business as they like. Take your pick.
Which CEO, or "bigwig" likes car racing? So if Tide advertises on a bill board does that mean that their "bigwig" likes bill boards?
Is it NASCAR you have an objection with or is it advertising in general?
I'm sure since the ARMY is spending your money, they would be happy to hear some alternative advertising ideas that you may have. BTW, what are they?
And of course you can boycott any product you would like, enjoy.
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Case in point, in the past, when Tony Stewart said something off color in an interview or god forbid, bumped Jeff Gordon causing him to wreck during a race, you better believe Nascar nation rolled out an aggressive campaign to boycot Home Depot, which pushed tons of dollars to Lowes and other hardware stores. Extreme Jimmie Johnson fans, or extreme Tony Stewart haters, will drive 10 miles out of their way, passing 2 Home Depots in the process, just to avoid shopping at the HD. Likewise, extreme TS fans wouldn't consider shopping at Lowes. Have to wonder if HD is relieved Tony moved on or if they miss him now that they have very little media time both on and off the track.
