Stanley and Dewalt to sponsor Edwards and Kenseth next year at Joe Gibbs Racing

Joe Gibbs Racing announced on Wednesday that tool companies STANLEY and DEWALT will sponsor Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth next year in the Sprint Cup Series. STANLEY will serve as the primary sponsor for Edwards’ No 19 Toyota for 12 races beginning in 2015, while DEWALT will sponsor Kenseth’s No. 20 Toyota for six events.

“We are thrilled to announcea new partnership for Joe Gibbs Racing with both STANLEY and DEWALT,” Joe Gibbs, owner of Joe Gibbs Racing, said. “They have a great history in our sport. We’ve had a partnership with Mac Tools that dates back to our first days here at JGR. It’s an honor that they chose to come on board and support both Carl and Matt.”

Edwards announced earlier this year that he will drive for JGR in 2015, leaving Roush Fenway Racing at the end of the season. He is currently part of the Chase for the Championship with two wins, six top-five and 11 top-10 finishes thus far this season.

“STANLEY is excited to partner with Joe Gibbs Racing and join Carl Edwards as he embarks on a new chapter in his career,” Scott Bannell, VP of Stanley Black & Decker Corporate Brand Marketing. said. “We believe he will be a fantastic representative on and off the track for us and we’re looking forward to the 2015 season.”

Kenseth is also part of the Chase for the Sprint Cup Series, posting nine top-five and 16 top-10 finishes. The 2003 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion used to be sponsored by DEWALT, scoring 31 victories with the black and yellow colors.

“It is a special feeling tohave the opportunity to partner with DEWALT again,” Matt Kenseth said. “I have so many tremendous memories with them and I’m looking forward to representing their brand again and creating new memories.”

“We could not be happier to partner with Matt Kenseth again and to associate the DEWALT brand with Joe Gibbs Racing,” Frank Mannarino, President of DEWALT, said. “Matt embodies many of the same characteristics as DEWALT with tremendous strength, toughness and dependability, and based on previous experience, we know he will be a great representative of our brand.”