Casey Graves Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Stewart losing sponsor: Office Depot, co-primary sponsor for Tony Stewart's #14 Chevy in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series since Stewart took over the team in 2009, will not return in that capacity in 2013, a team spokesman confirmed. "Office Depot has notified SHR that they will not be renewing as the primary sponsor of the #14 team," SHR spokesman Mike Arning said. "However, SHR is in continued discussions with Office Depot regarding possible future roles the company could have with the team." Asked what those future roles might be, Arning was unable to specify. "They want to be involved with Tony and the team, but are unsure how right now," he said. Office Depot's departure leaves quite a void for SHR. The office-products company held the primary sponsorship in 22 of 38 races in 2012. Mobil 1, which holds primary sponsorship of the #14 in the series' remaining 16 events, will carry the same investment in 2013, Arning said. Mindy Kramer, Senior Director of Communications for Office Depot, said the decision to leave the three-time champion was difficult and not taken lightly. "The changing business landscape warrants a realignment of priorities and resources," Kramer said via written statement. "That being said, Tony Stewart has been an exceptional ambassador for our brand, and he has gone above and beyond in everything that he has done for our company. Being a part of his legendary 2011 championship run was a moment of tremendous pride for everyone at Office Depot." Office Depot is also currently the "Official Office Products Partner" of NASCAR, a status they've held since 2005. Kramer and NASCAR spokesman Jon Schwartz both said the two sides are still negotiating any future relationship.(ESPN)(9-2-2012) Team looses another sponsor for next season, after Army announced they would not return as sponsor on Ryan Newman's #39 car. I find it difficult for him to field 3 full time teams with only 1 full time sponsor and over half the season left empty on the two other teams. I really hope he finds sponsorship because if Newman ends up not having a ride for next season he might not be able to find a ride with the two biggest seats availible all but locked up, which in turn would leave Newman to either take the Brian Vickers strategy and only run a select number of races or drive for a lesser team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roach Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 PRAWBLEMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Not like Stewart will have problems picking a sponsor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouth426ful Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Sucks, what about dodge, i heard no cup cars are running dodge anymore which dissapointing to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Dodge pulled out..thus why no one is running it also He runs hendrick equipment and is tight with Chevy and wouldn't run anything but Chevy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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