NASCAR Teams: It’s the Economy, Stewart

Now, some out there might think the title to this article referred to known mental deficiencies, but that’s far from the case. This week, Tony Stewart noted the importance of the economy, and school as well, when addressing the media. Some might be surprised by his comments. “I would say there's probably a zero percent chance we'll expand to a third team for next year,” Stewart said.  It’s no secret that a sputtering, stagnant economy with job shortages has created sponsor exits and cutbacks for motorsports. Sponsors have to get value for their dollars, but when they must cut back, the racing budget seems easy to trim. Also, some companies that want to continue sponsorships simply can’t sustain i...

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