| New era for JGR includes Edwards, Suarez, and new sponsors |
| By Kristen Schneider August 19, 2014 www.uptopthepitbox.com/ As a new era begins, an old tradition ceases. The worst-kept secret in NASCAR was confirmed Tuesday morning at a press conference held by Joe Gibbs Racing. Carl Edwards is set to join the organization in 2015, driving the No. 19. Arris Group Inc., a communications manufacturer that’s new to the sport, will serve as primary sponsor for 17 races. This ends the long partnership between Edwards and Roush-Fenway Racing. Though the news has been known for months, the truth is that RFR is lacking. With two of their top drivers moving to JGR (Matt Kenseth jumped aboard in 2013), the race team is light-years away from its glory days. The team has been a NASCAR staple and isn’t up to par with the changing times. Arris will also be on a JGR car full-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series; the announcement included Daniel Suarez, who will run the entire NNS schedule and some of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races. The company will also be on the hood of a NASCAR Mexico Series machine. This is the first time a sponsor has extended into four series. Suarez will also have support from Escuderia TELMEX, a Mexican telecommunications company that takes interest in Suarez and his Hispanic background. Though bittersweet, the announcement brings exciting news that two new sponsors are diving into the sport. NASCAR was lacking in that area, so this is a great sight for not only JGR but for the entire NASCAR community. |
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