[vincesanity82]

Nintendo to Debut Wii Paint Scheme at Watkins Glen on Roush Fenway No. 16 Nextel Cup EntryConcord, N.C. * July 16, 2007 * Nintendo's record-selling Wii* video game system takes video gaming to a whole new level with a partnership with Roush Fenway Racing and NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Greg Biffle. Biffle will debut the Wii-themed Ford Fusion at Watkins Glen in August and then provide an encore performance at Dover's Monster Mile in September. Nintendo's partnership with Roush Fenway Racing is the company's first endeavor with NASCAR and it is excited about the possibilities it brings.

"Partnering with Roush Fenway Racing further demonstrates how Wii is bringing gaming to the masses," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Like going to a NASCAR race, playing Wii is a family event. Everyone can enjoy Wii regardless of his or her gaming knowledge and experience."
Biffle has one Nextel Cup and two Busch Series wins at Dover International Speedway as well as one Craftsman Truck Series win at Watkins Glen. Biffle looks to improve upon those stats in the Wii Ford Fusion later this season.
"I'm excited about this partnership with Nintendo and the Wii system," said Biffle. "I just got one myself and I love the boxing game. I've always been a fan of boxing and with Wii, it's a workout. I really get into it. I'll be driving the Wii car at Watkins Glen and Dover. I've got a pretty good record at Dover and I'd love to get the Wii car up front in both races."
Team owner Jack Roush is pleased to add Nintendo to the list of power brands that have chosen Roush Fenway Racing for their entry into the sport.

"We have been fortunate at Roush Fenway Racing to add several well-respected and recognizable brands to our list of sponsors," said Roush. "The addition of Nintendo's Wii as a valuable partner to Roush Fenway is an asset sure to produce multiple benefits both on and off the track. I understand this is Nintendo's first venture in NASCAR and I know our team will do everything in their power to make it a positive one."

No. 16 Wii Ford Fusion Races with Greg Biffle
August 12, 2007 * Watkins Glen International
September 23, 2007 * Dover International Speedway
For more information, visit www.nintendo.com/wiicar16.

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[nascarfan24]

this is the 2nd time i can remember a console sponsering a car. The other time was in 2006 at Homestead when i think the 55 was sponsered by Burger King when they were selling those Xbox 360 games.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by nascarfan24

this is the 2nd time i can remember a console sponsering a car. The other time was in 2006 at Homestead when i think the 55 was sponsered by Burger King when they were selling those Xbox 360 games.

I think this will catch on, the wii is quite popular and the car looks great..big step for nintendo..

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

I think this will catch on, the wii is quite popular and the car looks great..big step for nintendo..

at least they'll make some money off the die-cast market...

[BringBackWilkesboro]

Originally Posted by Racer Duck

at least they'll make some money off the die-cast market...

For sure. I expect this will become one of the top sellers among the collectors this year. They certainly have the right idea getting themselves on a car.

[LSC9901]

So do you think they may have a Wii give away day at Fenway ?? That's be nice instead of those stupid little bats.

[Ellison]

poor nintendo, anything to do with Fenway is filth and scum. They're so pathetic, they get a race car and put a BloSox logo on it, like anyone watching a race gives a crap about their self important baseball team (and it's delusional fans).

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Ellison

poor nintendo, anything to do with Fenway is filth and scum. They're so pathetic, they get a race car and put a BloSox logo on it, like anyone watching a race gives a crap about their self important baseball team (and it's delusional fans).

Uh-oh... I smell trouble brewing. LSC, if you're reading this, deep breaths, man, deep breaths.

[oncea3fan]

thats a great looking car , not over done plain and simple easy to read/see the car sponsor.

as far as the Wii goes, I have never played or even seen one, but it doesn't look like something I'd like.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Ellison

poor nintendo, anything to do with Fenway is filth and scum. They're so pathetic, they get a race car and put a BloSox logo on it, like anyone watching a race gives a crap about their self important baseball team (and it's delusional fans).

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Uh-oh... I smell trouble brewing. LSC, if you're reading this, deep breaths, man, deep breaths.

I can only assume that we have a Yankee fan among us. If not that it is more than obvious that you don't care for my beloved Red Sox. Win or lose I'll stick with them. Fear not I am not a fair weather fan.

More importantly whatever the sponsor is, it is all about the money. Period !!

(Breathe going in, breathe coming out .... slowly. Taking blood pressure meds !!!)

[BringBackWilkesboro]

Originally Posted by oncea3fan

thats a great looking car , not over done plain and simple easy to read/see the car sponsor.

as far as the Wii goes, I have never played or even seen one, but it doesn't look like something I'd like.

I have seen it. You're right, it certainly doesn't look like something NASCAR fans who enjoy hot wings and adult beverages would be around.

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by BringBackWilkesboro

I have seen it. You're right, it certainly doesn't look like something NASCAR fans who enjoy hot wings and adult beverages would be around.

depends on whether the hot wings fall behind the adult beverages in numbers...then almost anything is enjoyable

but I do love my wings....I actually liked them long before they became a fad!!!

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by BringBackWilkesboro

I have seen it. You're right, it certainly doesn't look like something NASCAR fans who enjoy hot wings and adult beverages would be around.

Hmm... well, I have one. I very much like it, especially the sports games that let you go through the motions of swinging a baseball bat, a putter, or a tennis racket. There's boxing for it too. It's a good workout on the whole, and considering there's no batting cages around here, it's quite nice.

[bears9]

oooh...the Wii car

[Racer Duck]

Oui, we Wii .. You?