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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. Other companies that sources said looked closely at the Truck Series were Old Spice, before committing to Tony Stewart's new Sprint Cup team, and the U.S. Army, which ran into conflicts due to the multiyear commitment NASCAR prefers in its title sponsors (usually five years or more). 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.

Jayski.com

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, AP

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August 15, 2008 07:36 AM ET

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So instead of it being the NCTS, it would be NUTS! LOL!

Nas 88

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August 15, 2008 08:09 AM ET

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UPS interested in trucks? Well, DUH!! Race the truck for real. Wouldn't that be a hoot? Go ahead, try and put it into the wall.

HOOAH05!

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August 15, 2008 08:59 AM ET

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That would make for an awesome ad campaign, they could pick back up on the whole race the truck thing they had going on.

IamRightYouAreWrong

Florence , SC

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August 15, 2008 10:00 AM ET

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good one Nas

GJJ

Bacliff, TX

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August 15, 2008 10:40 AM ET

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I would like TROJAN to get involved!
Hey, why don't the trucks do road courses?
They could call it the Trojan "Twisted Pleasure" 400! LMAO

-Mr. FLOAT-

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August 15, 2008 10:47 AM ET

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I would like TROJAN to get involved!
Hey, why don't the trucks do road courses?
They could call it the Trojan "Twisted Pleasure" 400! LMAO
TEXAS Floatman Jay | 08/15/08, 10:40 AM
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'Rough Riders' would seem pretty apt too, Jay, don't you think?

Rickapolis

Annapolis , MD

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August 15, 2008 10:52 AM ET

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STOP IT; Next thing you'll want them on a figure 8 track, double the pleasure, double the fun. LOL

JKINDELRAY

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August 15, 2008 11:02 AM ET

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It will be a BROWN truck?!?! -- but wait til next year after the TURD boys get their wings clipped...

EarnTaz88

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August 15, 2008 11:24 AM ET

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but wait til next year after the TURD boys get their wings clipped...

EarnTaz88 | 08/15/08,
Those Toyota Boys have your panties in a wad this year. I hope things get better for you next year. You are getting close to meltdown this year. GET OVER IT

JKINDELRAY

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August 15, 2008 12:11 PM ET

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I think this an excellent idea and the best choice for a sponsor....and have DJ start each race or hand over the trophy to the winner LOL

Nas LMAO....good one.

LittleE~BigM fan

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August 15, 2008 12:16 PM ET

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Do you think if a company that made Feminine Hygiene Products wanted to sponsor the series that NASCAR would allow this?

Asbel

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August 15, 2008 12:25 PM ET

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The Massengil Million

JKINDELRAY

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August 15, 2008 02:06 PM ET

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It will be a BROWN truck?!?! -- but wait til next year after the TURD boys get their wings clipped...

EarnTaz88 | 08/15/08, 11:02 AM

Those "TURD" boys have been taking names and kick arse in Trucks for a few years now. They just had to play catchup to the Big-3's 50 years of NASCAR experience.

IamRightYouAreWrong

Florence , SC

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August 15, 2008 03:40 PM ET

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It would make for a great marketing opportunity for UPS. Paint the pace truck like a UPS delivery truck. They could redo the "race the truck" campaign.

Red Zone

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August 15, 2008 08:22 PM ET

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STOP IT; Next thing you'll want them on a figure 8 track, double the pleasure, double the fun. LOL

JKINDELRAY | 08/15/08, 10:52 AM

How about a track like those old Hot Wheels tracks,,,,with a Loop!, Not that would be **** en!