Baldwin signs assoc sponsors:

In its third sponsorship agreement in as many weeks, Tommy Baldwin Racing announced today that it has signed on five new associate sponsors for its #6 Dodge entry in the BGN. Smith Transport, Bickels Surplus, Exide Technologies and AutoValue Auto Parts will be associate sponsors on the car beginning this weekend at Michigan International Speedways Cabelas 250. PUG, Inc will join on as an associate at Richmond International Raceway for the Autolite/FRAM 250. Pepsi is the primary sponsor for this weekends race at the two-mile oval in Brooklyn, Mich. NBC commentator Wally Dallenbach will pilot the entry with a special in-car communications package hooked up to the announcement booth. He will also drive the car at Charlotte and Phoenix, while rookie Damon Lusk will be behind the wheel at Richmond for his Busch-series debut. The five new associate sponsors that will adorn the No. 6 Dodge are both new to NASCAR and previous participants returning to the fast-growing sport.(Motorsports Decisions Group PR)(8-15-2002)