FCC to Sponsor Nascar Driver for DTV Outreach

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The Federal Communications Commission is turning to a Nascar sponsorship as part of its digital television outreach. On Thursday, the FCC announced (Oct. 16) it will sponsor NASCAR No. 38 with driver David Gilliland for three remaining races in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series.

The FCC DTV sponsorship will debut at Martinsville Speedway on Oct. 19, followed by races at the Phoenix International Raceway on Nov. 9 and Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 16.

“Nascar fans are known for their avid interest in this sport.

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