Sponsor expands deal with Gibbs, Busch in Nationwide

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- NOS Energy Drink and Joe Gibbs Racing announced a 14-race Nationwide Series sponsorship of the No. 18 Toyota driven by Kyle Busch.

"Expanding the relationship with NOS Energy Drink into 2009 is going to give us the extra horsepower to top our performance from last year," said Busch, who won 10 Nationwide events in 2008, including last October's race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in NOS Energy Drink's only race as the No. 18 primary sponsor.

"Over the last year they've been a big supporter of mine and now NOS is taking it to the next level with the No. 18 team."

NOS Energy Drink not only has expanded its relationship with Busch and JGR, but also is honoring Busch for his record-setting 2008 season in which Busch celebrated 21 wins by receiving a refreshing NOS bath in Victory Lane.

NOS has launched the "Rowdy" can, a limited-edition Kyle Busch commemorative NOS Energy Drink across the southeastern United States. NOS Energy Drink will donate $25,000 to the Kyle Busch Foundation in conjunction with the release of this special edition 16 oz. can.

The Kyle Busch Foundation provides essential tools for less fortunate children throughout the country.