AS THE RUMOR MILL CHURNS, 7/15/08

With Craftsman leaving at the end of the 2008 season after a 14-year run, could Kobalt Tools replace them as the title sponsor of the truck series? Stanley Tools and NAPA have also been mentioned as possible sponsors for the series. – SOURCE: NASCAR.com

Lowe’s, with their close relationship with Kobalt Tools, could replace Home Depot as the official home improvement store of NASCAR. Home Depot is currently in the process of “reassessing” their substantial involvement in NASCAR. The company is signed on to be the primary sponsor of the #20 Joe Gibbs Racing team through 2009, while their status as the official home improvement store of the series is up at the end of this year. – SOURCE: Scenedaily.com

For those with an interest in the open-wheel side of racing, rumors are that Kodak and Subway are looking to become the Indy Racing League series’ title sponsor. There is a third, unnamed entity who could be in the running for title sponsor as well. – SOURCE: SceneDaily.com