Dewalt will not return in 2010

[ronmcc]

From Jayski:
DeWalt will not return to the #17 team in 2010: Roush Fenway Racing was informed today that DeWalt Power Tools will not renew its sponsorship of Matt Kenseth and the #17 team for the 2010 NASCAR season. “We would like to thank DeWalt for serving as a great partner for the past 10 years,” said Roush Fenway President Geoff Smith. “During that time we have seen great success for both their company and marketing program, as well as with Matt on the race track. They will always be remembered and honored as the sponsor of Jack Roush’s first Sprint Cup Championship team. Despite this success – in the face of the significant world-wide economic decline in the construction industry – DeWalt’s decision to not return is not a great surprise to us. Fortunately, we have several great companies interested in taking over and we expect to begin finalizing those sponsorship arrangements in the very near future. All of us at Roush Fenway Racing remain committed to keeping the #17 DeWalt car running up front, winning races and to put them in a position to contend for a second championship this season.”(Roush Fenway Racing)(7-23-2009) Comment here

[hamlinfan11]

wow thats shocking

[Avi24]

Well now, Either Irwin or UPS will move to the 17.

[hamlinfan11]

Originally Posted by Avi24

Well now, Either Irwin or UPS will move to the 17.

makes since or maybe carhardt wil sponser full time which would be cool

[Warrior17]

or possibly Crown Royal.......

[PAUL BARTLE]

shame about dewalt the other year there had one of the biggest stands at daytona sorry to see them go

the ups option makes sence for the sponsors a driver that can win works every-time

[JT179]

Well, DeWalt sponsored Matt for 10 years, I guess every partnership has to end sooner or later. Guess that means I get to buy a new hat next year!!!!

[weisel8]

I hate to hear it.....guess all good things DO come to an end......

[PAUL BARTLE]

just thought about that too got to break the news to my kenseth made nephew he will want a new hat too

[Avi24]

Now the three longest running sponsorships (full-time) are
Kelloggs with Hendrick and the 5.
Dupont with Hendrick and the 24.
Miller with Penske and the 2.
Kenseth's was fifth overall (behind the Home Depot with Gibbs and the 20.)