NASCAR Tech

[Dawgpix]

http://news.latech.edu/2015/02/09/lo...lucas-oil-200/

[PawDawg]

This unique branding opportunity for Louisiana Tech was made possible through the generosity of a benefactor who connected the university with the race team. The supporter wanted to help promote the university by providing the resources needed to create the Tech-themed car wrap, team uniforms and apparel, and marketing materials.

Thank You!

Isn't this a first?

[NavyBulldog1]

I do not follow NASCAR, but I have seen broadcasts in passing. Has there ever been a university sponsored car?

[TechAlum05]

I do not follow NASCAR, but I have seen broadcasts in passing. Has there ever been a university sponsored car?

This is the ARCA Series which is complete separate from NASCAR although the cars are similar.

I seem to remember one team doing a paint scheme for the college football national champion for one race the last few years. I'm not sure about the ARCA Series, but I definitely don't remember a college or university sponsoring a race car team in any of NASCAR's top three series (Winston Cup/Sprint Cup, BUSCH/Nationwide Series, Truck Series).

[Dwayne From Minden]

This is the ARCA Series which is complete separate from NASCAR although the cars are similar.

I seem to remember one team doing a paint scheme for the college football national champion for one race the last few years. I'm not sure about the ARCA Series, but I definitely don't remember a college or university sponsoring a race car team in any of NASCAR's top three series (Winston Cup/Sprint Cup, BUSCH/Nationwide Series, Truck Series).

It's happened quite regularly

Sterlin Marlin - an AVID Tennessee VOL fan and two time Daytona 500 winner used to run a VOLUNTEER car at Bristol on an annual basis

The Alabama Gang - most notably Davey Allison & Bobby Allison would run a BAMA car at Dega on numerous occasions

There have been cars for Auburn, UNC, and Virginia Tech also

[PawDawg]

MeTooU scrambling to get one at the dirt track.

[techman05]

MeTooU scrambling to get one at the dirt track.

They will lose every race because they will ask the pit crew to spray he dirt and mud off the logo after every lap.

[TechAlum05]

MeTooU scrambling to get one at the dirt track.

And their car number will be #18 since they always want to one-up Louisiana Tech.

[TechAlum05]

It's happened quite regularly

Sterlin Marlin - an AVID Tennessee VOL fan and two time Daytona 500 winner used to run a VOLUNTEER car at Bristol on an annual basis

The Alabama Gang - most notably Davey Allison & Bobby Allison would run a BAMA car at Dega on numerous occasions

There have been cars for Auburn, UNC, and Virginia Tech also

Marshall University was represented by Herd Racing, LLC in two NASCAR Nationwide Series races (2009 race in Montreal & 2010 race in New Hampshire).

Western Kentucky was the sponsor of the #05 car in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Nashville (Federated Auto Sports 300) in 2009.

I should have said these type of sponsorships by universities don't happen in NASCAR for an entire season, but for a race or two only and usually at a nearby race.

[RougeDawg]

This is the ARCA Series which is complete separate from NASCAR although the cars are similar.

I believe NASCAR drives counterclockwise while ARCA drives clockwise.

[TechFanno1]

I do not follow NASCAR, but I have seen broadcasts in passing. Has there ever been a university sponsored car?

friend sent one that was Auburn decorated.

[KSDAWG]

This will strike a chord with a lot of fans we don't usually talk see. There is a lot of Nascar Fans out there. Great job.

[qng001]

He's wearing the "white T" Tech logo. Inconsistent branding!!! Burn it! *sarcasm

[TYLERTECHSAS]

He's wearing the "white T" Tech logo. Inconsistent branding!!! Burn it! *sarcasm

Love it!!

[JasonNorin]

By far the 1st university sponsored car I know..