NASCAR's Premier Series has a New Name

Tuesday, December 20th

Monster Energy and NASCAR release the new name of the Premier Series.
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It's finally here the Christmas gift you've all been waiting for NASCAR's premier series has a name. We'll tell you what it is next plus. We'll hear from some of NASCAR's biggest stars about the new title sponsor monster energy until the Burnett and this is contracts from the motor racing network. A junior here how where wranglers Frisco for James for any occasion but at least a thousand great tips you'll look good Phil Kaufman no matter where you are. Wrangler advanced comfort genes are designed to keep up with you no matter where you go over what you're doing. To make the 20% stronger Denham and for weight flex technology that moves which you so you can go anywhere blue gray and be comfortable all day long. Wrangler man's cup for G. Most comfortable jeans you everywhere frown appeared today. Rangel he's comfortable. After more than one million hours of development the truck of the future has arrived the new cast stadium from freight liner inspired by science. Driven by passion. It's loaded wood driver focused improvements such as noise abatement technologies supported even quieter ride and innovative wrap around dashboard for improved comfort. And a real or imagined drivers laps that promotes productivity and relaxation. Experienced the new cast stadium at your dealer or online at freight liner dot com. In case you haven't heard monster energy is the new title sponsor for NASCAR's premier series. It was announced in Vegas a few weeks ago during champions week. One item they did not announce during that time was the name of this series. Yesterday NASCAR announced on their social media accounts. But the name of the series is now the monster energy NASCAR cup series in Vegas many of NASCAR's biggest stars talked about the new title sponsor including. Kurt Busch who has already a monster athlete. He was asked if it affects his contract with a monster. No won't affect our situation. A great contract in place and they've been very happy with what we've done together. I'm their first win in the TV series first win the cup series. And I've got a long term personal service agreement with them and there's just exciting to see Elvis coming together on. I'm ready for the ride at seven time champion Jimmie Johnson was asked if he was worried that his Gatorade deal would go away because. Of the sponsorship and I'm sure there will be a snag here at their place as the title sponsor. At least in years past is always a grandfather clauses allow whatever existing contracts around. This relationships. I have I know everybody wants to grow the sport. Surely you know and then get hours and drink Gatorade Olympic sponsor. Three but. This bill I'm sure he's incorporation. That supports both sides. Jamie McMurray thinks monster could appeal to the younger audience that NASCAR has been looking for because everyone's trying to get today younger demographic you understand. And no better way to let brands like monster. I've been a huge fan of super cross and also be. The monster jam. What six showdown so I mean what a what a great updated its V partner the. Monster energy NASCAR cup series remember it write it down and get ready for a new generation in NASCAR. Starting with the 2017. At Daytona 500. I'm telling friends contracts on the motor racing network.
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