New Sponsor for Harvick
Brian October 29th, 2005
Well, not really a “new” sponsor, since Reese’s is the full-time sponsor on his Busch car (#21) and an associate sponsor on the Cup car (#29). Reese’s announced today that they will be the primary sponsor on Harvick’s Cup car for 12 races, leaving GM Goodwrench for the other 24 races. I assume this is good news, but I expect it is the first step in Goodwrench’s plan to eventually phase out as a primary sponsor.
As some of you all will know, Kevin Harvick is my favorite driver. I have been a loyal Harvick fan since 2000, when he was starting out in the Busch series, and he will continue to be my favorite driver. However, I have been very impressed with a new guy, Denny Hamlin. He drives a Chevy and is from Chesterfield, Virginia. Could he have any more going for him?
What has been so impressive is what he has been able to do in the Fed-Ex car (#11) in just a few races. Those who have been watching all season will agree, no one has been able to get anything done in that car this year. Hamlin has, however, been able to piece together some good finishes and will likely be moving to Cup next year to drive the Fed-Ex car. I think I may have a second driver to watch next year.
