Sprint Nextel confirmed Sunday that it is mulling over the possibility of changing the name of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series in 2008. As we have stated before, Sprint Nextel is actively researching the best action regarding the name of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, said a Sprint Nextel public relations representative Sunday. The name will remain NASCAR Nextel Cup Series for the duration of the 2007. Our hope is to have more information by late summer regarding our plans for changing or not changing the name in 2008. NASCAR officials had no comment on the possibility of a name change for its top series..(SpeedTV.com)(3-11-2007)
