It was announced today that The NRA has signed a deal to sponsor the April 13th Sprint Cup NASCAR race that will be known as the NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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A spokesperson said "NRA members and NASCAR fans love their country. A spokesperson for the TMS said the NRA signed a one year deal with an option for another year.

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NASCAR has had some unusual or let's say unique partnerships, sporting colors of brands such as Viagra, Sandy Hook Elementary and the marketing scholars on Wall Street know the power of the oval and it's reach. Sponsorships from Tide, Susan G. Koman Cancer Research Foundation only proves the power of NASCAR and it's reach across the demographic lines and loyal fans. Good idea or not? You be the judge.

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