hearing that Schwan’s Home Service, who sponsored the #49 BAM Racing Dodge in 2004-2005 with Ken Schrader, could be heading to Petty Enterprises to be the primary sponsor for Kyle Petty on the #45 Dodge for 10-12 races in 2006. Wells Fargo already announced they would run 12 races as primary. Also there is a rumor floating around, but unable to confirm it at all, the new Coca-Cola soft drink, Vault could sponsor Petty in some fashion.(1-24-2006)
UPDATE: Schwans Home Service, Inc., a business unit of The Schwan Food Company, has announced its sponsorship of the #45 stock car owned by Petty Enterprises for the 2006 Nextel Cup season. Everyone at The Schwan Food Company is thrilled to join the Petty racing team for the 2006 season. The team operates under the same values that are important to Schwan, said Bill McCormack, executive vice president of administration and company spokesperson. The #45 car, driven by NASCAR veteran Kyle Petty, will carry the Schwans Home Service yellow-and-blue paint scheme for four races, which will be announced at a later date. Home Service will provide an associate sponsorship for the remaining races. Ive raced off and on against a Schwan sponsored car since 1985 and am really excited to finally be able to have them on my team, said Petty, Petty Enterprises CEO (and #45 team driver). The best part of this deal is my guys wont have as far to go to get the great Schwans ice cream at the track. They are already clearing space on the transporter to haul the ice cream cooler.(GoMarshall), Schwan’s was the primary sponsor of the #49 BAM Racing Dodge the past two years.(2-8-2006)
