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TexasTerror
July 7th, 2007, 05:06 PM
From Winston Cup...

To Nextel Cup...

To Sprint Cup...

I understand the reasoning for the name change, but this just goes to show you how much corporate America is messing up sports. Just wish we could have one nickname that's strongly associated with it and move on...
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NASCAR's top series to be called Sprint Cup in 2008
By JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing Writer

July 7, 2007

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR's top series is changing its name for the second time in five years, switching from Nextel Cup to the Sprint Cup starting in 2008.

It's only the third name change in NASCAR's 60 years, but had been expected since Nextel merged with Sprint in August 2005. NASCAR allowed Nextel one name change in the 10-year contract it signed with the telecommunications giant before the 2004 season.

While admitting name changes are not ideal, NASCAR chairman Brian France has maintained its premier series needed to be in line with the Sprint brand since that's what the company is now called.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news;_ylt=AvgsKvjhcup.h3IhW4IoB9Q5nYcB?slug=ap-nascar-seriesname&prov=ap&type=lgns
slycat
July 7th, 2007, 05:11 PM
its is weird that others sports have trophys or championships that have a set name. nascars is named after a sponser. it could be sprint presents the racing cup or whatever.
GoldandBlack
July 7th, 2007, 05:26 PM
Well, if Sprint ever falters, you know Budweiser is in the wings.

The Budweiser Cup- I could drink to that.xprost2x
HiHiYikas
July 7th, 2007, 05:46 PM
Nascar is pretty much a giant consumerism/advertising festival in which the cars, drivers, and teams seem to play a secondary role. It's a trade show with driving.

Name the cup after a person, like the Lombardi Trophy or the Heisman or the Payton award. If you gotta have sponsors, follow the "Susuki Presents the Heisman Trophy" formula (or however it's put together.)
AZGrizFan
July 7th, 2007, 05:49 PM
Well, when you think about it, the "Sprint" Cup makes a lot more sense anyways. :)
UNHWildCats
July 7th, 2007, 08:17 PM
its is weird that others sports have trophys or championships that have a set name. nascars is named after a sponser. it could be sprint presents the racing cup or whatever.

Most sports dont have title sponsors.
walliver
July 8th, 2007, 12:14 AM
Most sports dont have title sponsors.

Most sports are sports.

NASCAR is a family-owned money making machine where the races are manipulated for entertainment value.

(I don't mean that the races have predetermined winners, but that the competition is manipulated to provide close finishes).
Eyes of Old Main
July 8th, 2007, 01:56 AM
it could be sprint presents the racing cup or whatever.

From a naming rights point of view, it is always worth more to be the "Sprint Cup" than the "Nascar Cup Presented by Sprint". I guess they are maximizing revenue.
bobcatfan06
July 9th, 2007, 12:21 AM
And the Busch Series is going to the Subway Series next year. I'm not kidding.

NASCAR has gone from cigarettes and beer to cell phones and sandwhiches in 5 years.
UNHWildCats
July 9th, 2007, 12:57 AM
And as my friend pointed out, this doesnt help there lawsuit against Cingular/AT&T how can Nextel be allowed to change its sponsorship deal while they fight Cingular and AT&T same situation one copmpany bought out the other and wants its name changed.
UNHWildCats
July 9th, 2007, 01:02 AM
From a naming rights point of view, it is always worth more to be the "Sprint Cup" than the "Nascar Cup Presented by Sprint". I guess they are maximizing revenue.

I always liked the idea of keeping it Nextel Cup and renaming the chase the


http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/5374/nextelnf6.gif
GeauxLions94
July 9th, 2007, 01:13 AM
Just follow Larry the Cable Guy's lead and call it the Kotex Cup xlolx
89Hen
July 9th, 2007, 10:01 AM
Most sports dont have title sponsors.
PGA Tour now has the Fed Ex Cup and don't forget...

http://www.sociology.osu.edu/UndergradProgram/Karyl/tressel.jpg
IowaBisonToo
July 9th, 2007, 03:36 PM
How 'bout the 'Piston Cup' (ask those with kids if you don't get it)? xlolx Might be some copyright infringement there.
UNHWildCats
July 9th, 2007, 03:44 PM
How 'bout the 'Piston Cup' (ask those with kids if you don't get it)? xlolx Might be some copyright infringement there.

Fun Movie
already123
July 10th, 2007, 05:49 PM
Fine.....They should just call it "500 laps, brought to you by____"