UPS Racing

[UpstateNYUPSer]

Originally Posted by govols019

So why even post in this thread?

I enjoy messing with rednecks. jk

[upsdude]

Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

I enjoy messing with rednecks. jk

Cain't bee leave youd talk bout me and my old lady like dat!

[SoyFish]

Lol @ that pic

[govols019]

Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

I enjoy messing with rednecks. jk

Like I enjoy shooting yankees.

[mattwtrs]

Originally Posted by mattwtrs

What about sponsoring the truck series, Craftsman is done at the end of this year. I don't know what Nationwide paid to sponsor the Busch series but I bet we could get the trucks for a reasonable amount. Being the series sponsor offers many more opportunities than car sponsorship!

Two months later look what is posted on Jayski's: Maybe I should buy some Lottery tickets today..

UPS Interested in Truck Series Sponsorship? Craftsman announced late last year that it would not return as title sponsor. The start of the post-Craftsman era officially begins in six months, but a sponsor has not emerged. Another tool manufacturer, Lowe's Kobalt Tools, was reported for much of the summer to be the front-runner, but dropped out in recent weeks..... They'll be eager, but they won't be desperate. There is a difference between the two. NASCAR doesn't get desperate, they don't need to be desperate. They'll wait until they find the right overall package, but I'm sure they're in deal mode more today than five months ago." [said Zak Brown, CEO and founder of Just Marketing, an Indianapolis-based marketing group with various motorsports clients.] Where might that deal lead? Brown said the likely candidates remain companies that would fit the rugged, masculine image of the Truck Series, not unlike the current sponsor, Craftsman. One of his clients -- UPS, a company famous for its trucks -- is said to be intrigued and looking at the series. (ESPN.com)(8-15-2008) Comment here

[SoyFish]

The NASCAR "UPS" Truck Series...

LMAO!

[Cementups]

There was an annoucement a cuple weeks ago that the Truck Seris will probably be sponsored by Kobalt Tools. I'm sure if UPS outbids them then it could become reality but I don't see it.

[mattwtrs]

Originally Posted by Cementups

There was an annoucement a cuple weeks ago that the Truck Seris will probably be sponsored by Kobalt Tools. I'm sure if UPS outbids them then it could become reality but I don't see it.

Kobalt has backed away from sponoring the series, I deleted that part of the article.

[mattwtrs]

It's Saturday morning and #44 qualified in the top 10 for the race at Michigan and the web site has not been updated yet! Who's in charge for updateding the site? It's time for progressive discipline to start!

[UpstateNYUPSer]

Originally Posted by mattwtrs

It's Saturday morning and #44 qualified in the top 10 for the race at Michigan and the web site has not been updated yet! Who's in charge for updateding the site? It's time for progressive discipline to start!

But you were still able to find out that #44 qualified at #7 w/o going to the website. All I had to do was read my morning paper.

[Dutch Dawg]

At the time of this post, there were 4 pages of this thread, which leads me to believe in spite of this topic not really having an impact on our jobs with UPS. It is just the same a topic that many employees are passionate about.

What an excellent opportunity this could be for upper management at UPS to actually allow the peons to become marginally involved in this decision to promote an atmosphere of unity or cohesiveness amongst us all.

When you get right down to the nitty gritty of NASCAR sponsorship for a corporation, it's all about image and exposure. Why not let the employees provide feedback on UPSer.com through a poll?

To allow an employee to participate in a poll through this means could be an empowering experience for all.

Yea...I know it's a pipe dream, but should it come to pass I'd like free tickets to Bristol for suggesting the idea...

By the way it's looking more like a Rousch Fenway/UPS match up.

addendum: I'd also need the time off to actually go to the race... that probably ruined my chances right there, didn't it?

[HEFFERNAN]

Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

But you were still able to find out that #44 qualified at #7 w/o going to the website. All I had to do was read my morning paper.

It just shows that UPS Racing doesn't care about this race team anymore and can't wait to "jarrettize" the next UPS driver.

BTW, UPS rumors keep jumping around the internet like Linsey Lohan in Vegas. I hope it doesn't get itchy in Atlanta

[Retired22]

The latest rumor is UPS will join Stewart/Hass Racing and become the sponsor of the number 4 Ryan Newman. This will be a co-sponsership with Army and Burger King.

[HEFFERNAN]

I'm pretty sure UPS doesn't want to split a sponsorship with another advertiser. That's why they are shopping around for a good/better fit.

[upsdude]

Originally Posted by Retired22

The latest rumor is UPS will join Stewart/Hass Racing and become the sponsor of the number 4 Ryan Newman. This will be a co-sponsership with Army and Burger King.

"What can a brown army whopper do for you?"

If we end up as sponsor on a Chevy team I'll wear one of the T-Shirts.

[mattwtrs]

From UPSer's .com:

At this time, UPS is working to finalize its team sponsorship plans for 2009 and will make an announcement once those plans are complete. We wish David Reutimann and the Michael Waltrip Racing Team well in their future endeavors.

Looks like THE TRUCK is leaving MWR. Are we going to Roush/Fenway or are we going to sponsor the Truck Series?

[JARHEAD]

UPS image ??? = Bobby Labonte!!! Said that two months ago. UPS doesn't care they will make another stupid decision. Mgmt. at its finest.

[upscorpis]

It's the 6 Car - David Ragan

[Cementups]

Originally Posted by upscorpis

It's the 6 Car - David Ragan

Weird, I made a post about this last night, but it is not here. The press conference announcing this is at 9:30 A.M. tomorrow in New Hampshire at the Speedway.