Brad Keselowski confident about sponsorship for JR Motorsports in '09
By Lee Montgomery - Associate Editor
Monday, December 15, 2008
JR Motorsports' Brad Keselowski says his team will use a combination of sponsors for its NASCAR Nationwide Series effort in 2009.
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Sponsorship for the No. 88 JR Motorsports NASCAR Nationwide Series team has yet to be announced, but driver Brad Keselowski said he isn’t worried about the future.
The U.S. Navy decided to end its NASCAR involvement at the end of the 2008 season, leaving Keselowski without a backer for 2009. Team co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. has had to cut back JR Motorsports’ No. 5 entry to a limited schedule because of a lack of sponsorship, but the No. 88 team remains full time.
Keselowski said his team will use a combination of sponsors for ’09.
“We’re pretty good,” Keselowski said. “I think we’re going to be in good shape. Actually, we feel like we’re going to be stronger [financially] than we were last year with the package we have now, which is good.
“My team has gotten better. Some of the changes we’ve made internally are going to pay off. I’m as excited as ever.”
The team’s engineering department has been reworked some, Keselowski said.
Keselowski, who finished third in the Nationwide standings last year in his first full season with the team, said he hopes to contend for the series title next season.
Veteran Tony Eury Sr. returns as Keselowski’s crew chief, a year after being persuaded by Earnhardt Jr. to take on the added role.
“I think he had mixed emotions about it,” Keselowski said. “He might still to this day, but either way, it’s a good working relationship.”
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Mary Reeson said:
Dec 15, 2008 at 3:06 PMGood luck in 2009 Brad and congrats on being voted MPD in Nationwide this year. You deserved it!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportPat Draper said:
Dec 15, 2008 at 3:41 PMGood for you Brad, this is the year for you to beat those cup guys and win the nationwide championship. Congrats on Most Popular Driver. Will be watching you win in the up coming season, good luck.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmarian mcclain said:
Dec 15, 2008 at 3:53 PMWay to go Brad. I voted for you. Make Junior proud.
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Dec 15, 2008 at 4:07 PMWay to go Brad, learning the ropes and getting seat time in the Nationwide series, before jumping full-time to Cup, like some others have done.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportpeggy carter said:
Dec 15, 2008 at 4:15 PMI can't wait to hear the announcement on the sponsor for the 88. I truly enjoy watching you drive a race car. Now, go win that championship!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbeth emerson said:
Dec 15, 2008 at 4:26 PMGood going Brad everyone very proud of you. Sponorship will not be an issue for you. Go get the championship in 2009. You have already made Jr very proud of you. I love watching this kid he reminds me so much of Jr at that age.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportBelle Blevins said:
Dec 15, 2008 at 5:21 PMBrad is a natural,when it comes to racing. Hope he gets a sponsor that will put money into giving him a great car. He is so appreciative of Dale Jr. for giving him his chance.Thanks Jr. for being a good guy.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportGeorgia Ross said:
Dec 15, 2008 at 5:22 PMBest of luck in 2009, Brad. You are a very talented driver and a Championship is just around that next turn.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner Boehmert said:
Dec 15, 2008 at 5:50 PMdidn't they have a 9 race sponsor deal?...thought they got the Ragu sponsorship from GE racing...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmarsha gill said:
Dec 15, 2008 at 9:41 PMBrad is my favorite driver in the Nationwide.He is such a confident young man and really knows how to talk to the media.He handles himself really smart, compared to some of the cup guys.I see him being really compeditive in 09.Way to go Brad.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportBenita Rodriguez said:
Dec 17, 2008 at 1:01 PMGreat attitude Brad... good guys don't finish last, and you have a lot of good guys on your side! Your talent and drive speak for themselves- the sponsorship will be there. Even in these rough times, companies will need to decide where they place their marketing dollars much more wisely and you are a wise investment! Wish you the best in '09!Goooooooooooooo JRM!
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