Jayski's NASCAR Archives

John Deere to sponsor Inaugural Truck Series race:

Talladega Superspeedway Vice President and General Manager Rick Humphrey has announced that John Deere Company, the Official Turf Equipment of Talladega Superspeedway, has signed on as title sponsor of the track’s inaugural Craftsman Truck Series race. The Oct. 7 event will be called the John Deere 250. John Deere Company Product Promotions Manager Dan G. Walls said due to the series’ overwhelming popularity with race fans, the sponsorship offers an excellent opportunity to show support for the interest of its customers.(Talladega SuperSpeedway PR)(9-27-2006)