Howdy, y’all! Let’s gab a bit about these NASCAR sponsored cars, you know, the ones with all them fancy paint jobs and stickers. I tell ya, some of ’em are real purdy, others…well, they look like a dog’s breakfast! But hey, that’s just my old eyes talkin’.
The Flashy Paint Jobs and Them Big Sponsors
First off, let me tell ya, these cars ain’t just zoomin’ around for nothin’. Big companies, they pay a whole heap of money to slap their names and pictures all over them cars. You got your beer companies, your car part fellas, even them folks sellin’ gas, like that Sunoco, they all want a piece of the pie. And why not? When you got a car whizzin’ by at a hundred and somethin’ miles an hour, everyone’s gonna see it, right? It’s like a big, fast billboard!
- Beer Cars: Now, some folks get riled up about beer sponsors, but I say, if a fella wants to drink a cold one after a long day, that’s his business. And them beer cars, they always got some of the snazziest paint jobs, I reckon. Been seein’ ‘em for years and years, always somethin’ to look at.
- Car Part Sponsors: These fellas make sense, don’t they? They’re sellin’ the stuff that makes them cars go zoom! So, it’s good advertizin’ for ‘em, I guess. Keeps the wheels turnin’, so to speak.
- Gasoline Companies: Like I said, Sunoco, they’re the big fuel guys for NASCAR. Makes sense, don’t it? Cars need gas, Sunoco sells gas, they put their name on the car, everyone’s happy. Simple as pie.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Paint Schemes
Now, let’s talk about them paint jobs. Some of ‘em are real head-turners. Like that fella, Mark Martin, he had a Batman car once, all black and sleek. Looked like somethin’ straight outta them comic books my grandson likes. Then you got some that are just plain…well, not so good. Too much goin’ on, too many colors, makes your eyes go all wonky.
I remember this one time, they had a car that looked like a rainbow exploded all over it. It was for somethin’ called Polaroid, I think. I ain’t never used one of them fancy cameras, but the car, well, it was a bit much, even for me. And then there was that Blockbuster car. Remember them Blockbuster stores? Used to rent movies from ‘em all the time. Their car was okay, nothin’ special, but it brings back memories, you know?
Why Them Sponsors Bother At All
You might be wonderin’, why do these companies spend all this money on sponsorin’ cars? Well, it’s all about gettin’ their name out there. The more people see their name, the more likely they are to buy their stuff. And NASCAR, well, it’s got a whole heap of fans. Millions of folks watchin’ them races every week, and that’s a lot of eyeballs lookin’ at them cars.
It ain’t just about sellin’ stuff, though. Sometimes, it’s about showin’ support. Like them fellas that sponsor cars for veterans or for charities. That’s a good thing, I reckon. Makes you feel good to see a company doin’ somethin’ more than just tryin’ to make a buck.
It All Boils Down To This…
So, there you have it, my two cents on these NASCAR sponsored cars. They’re fast, they’re loud, and they’re covered in advertisements. Some folks love ‘em, some folks hate ‘em, but one thing’s for sure, they’re a big part of racin’. And as long as them cars keep zoomin’ around the track, them sponsors will keep on payin’ the bills. And I’ll keep on watchin’ ’em, as long as the Good Lord lets me.
NASCAR cars sponsored with memorable liveries sometimes make you think about the product, and other times it just looks pretty or cool. Always been like that and I suppose it always will be.
Remember that time they had a car lookin’ like a big ol’ Kodak camera? Simple, clean, but it stuck in your head. These days, they got all sorts of fancy designs, but sometimes, less is more, if you catch my drift.
