CHARLOTTE, N.C. – As NASCAR teams make final preparations to begin the 2010 race season, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc. (NASCAR) has announced the lineup of 2010 NASCAR Prize Money & Decal Program sponsors for all three national series -- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS), NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS).
       
The NASCAR Prize Money & Decal Program, commonly referred to as the NASCAR Contingency Program, is administered by the Charlotte, N.C.-based NASCAR Automotive Group. The program strives to build strong relationships with high-quality, performance-driven brands that are leaders in their respective categories and award money to NASCAR teams via per-race and year-end awards. Competitors become eligible for prize money by displaying sponsor decals on the front fender of their race vehicles. In some instances, use of a sponsor’s product also is required.
       
“We are very pleased to have such a strong lineup of NASCAR Prize Money & Decal Program sponsors in the national series this year,” said Odis Lloyd, managing director, NASCAR Automotive Group. “This program provides strong visibility in our sport and these companies provide valuable dollars to our teams and, in many cases, valuable products and services through their contingency relationships.”
       
Below is the 2010 national series sponsor lineup:
3M – NSCS & NNS
ARP Fasteners – NNS
Auto Meter – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS
Coach-Net RV Services – NNS
Competition Cams – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS
Coors Light – NSCS & NNS (Keystone Light – NCWTS)*
Craftsman – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS
DIRECTV – NSCS*
Edelbrock – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS
Featherlite – NNS & NCWTS*
Goodyear Gatorback Belts & Hoses – NSCS*
Goodyear – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS*
Holley – NSCS & NCWTS
JE Pistons – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS
JEG’s – NSCS & NNS
K&N – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS
Lincoln Electric – NSCS & NCWTS
MAHLE Clevite – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS*
Mechanix Wear – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS*
Mobil 1 – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS*
MOOG Chassis Parts – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS*
MSD Ignition – NNS & NCWTS
O’Reilly Auto Parts – NSCS & NCWTS*
Penske Shocks – NNS & NCWTS
Raybestos – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS*
Simpson – NNS & NCWTS
Sunoco – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS*
Tissot – NSCS*
USG – NSCS
WIX Filters – NSCS, NNS & NCWTS*

*Indicates special award sponsor with a year-end bonus.
 
For a detailed description and special award standings of national series awards presented via the NASCAR Prize Money & Decal Program visit www.nascarmedia.com.