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Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
12/7/21 2:55 p.m.
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What do Martini & Rossi, Gulf Oil and Red Bull all have in common? They are among the most recognizable brands with motorsports involvement. 

But what are some other brands that have sponsored race cars–and perhaps pulled off some really eye-catching liveries–but don’t seem to be as well recognized or remembered?

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New York Nick
New York Nick GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
12/7/21 3:03 p.m.

Then and Now: Famous past schemes and their 2017 Darlington tributes |  Official Site Of NASCAR
 

I remembered seeing this car at Pocono in the 80's and I always thought the Mane 'N Tail Sponsorship was cool. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
12/7/21 3:10 p.m.

I always liked the Garrard record player signage on the Brumos 911 circa 1973.

 

Mr_Asa
Mr_Asa PowerDork
12/7/21 3:13 p.m.

Penistone Oils.

For real, the Marlboro liveries were always instantly recognizable to me.

jerel77494
jerel77494 New Reader
12/7/21 3:41 p.m.

Boudreau's Butt Paste!

BMWGeoff
BMWGeoff GRM+ Memberand Reader
12/7/21 3:42 p.m.

In reply to Mr_Asa :

I prefer Larsen Biscuits :D

JG Pasterjak
JG Pasterjak Production/Art Director
12/7/21 3:43 p.m.

Naked lady

Duke
Duke MegaDork
12/7/21 4:06 p.m.

Can't believe the dogecoin car is relevant again! : r/NASCAR

Tom1200
Tom1200 UltraDork
12/7/21 4:16 p.m.

I think this is lesser known these days. Always a favorite.

Javelin (Forum Supporter)
Javelin (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/7/21 4:19 p.m.

Javelin (Forum Supporter)
Javelin (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/7/21 4:20 p.m.

Javelin (Forum Supporter)
Javelin (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/7/21 4:20 p.m.
jerel77494 said:

Boudreau's Butt Paste!

Javelin (Forum Supporter)
Javelin (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/7/21 4:22 p.m.

Yes, that's ABBA the band. And yes, that's on an F1 car.

MadScientistMatt
MadScientistMatt UltimaDork
12/7/21 4:22 p.m.

For comedy value, my favorite is how Kyle Busch, who has a reputation for things like punting other drivers into the wall under a caution flag, ended up sponsored by... M&M's.

Javelin (Forum Supporter)
Javelin (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/7/21 4:24 p.m.

Javelin (Forum Supporter)
Javelin (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/7/21 4:24 p.m.

superfund
superfund New Reader
12/7/21 4:56 p.m.

I like the pants car

JStrobel80
JStrobel80 New Reader
12/7/21 5:07 p.m.

AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter)
AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
12/7/21 6:18 p.m.

AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter)
AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
12/7/21 6:21 p.m.

dxman92
dxman92 Dork
12/7/21 6:33 p.m.

555 Cigarettes Subaru Impreza WRC Car.

M2Pilot
M2Pilot Dork
12/7/21 7:25 p.m.

Kreepy Krawly pool vacuums on BMW M1s.  Sorry no pic.

racerfink
racerfink UltraDork
12/7/21 9:22 p.m.

mhisstc
mhisstc New Reader
12/7/21 11:07 p.m.

In reply to MadScientistMatt :

I guess I don't understand the joke.

j_tso
j_tso HalfDork
12/8/21 12:17 a.m.

To infinity and beyond!

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