Kyle Petty lands sponsorship

Marathon Oil Corp. today announced a two-year contract with Petty Enterprises to sponsor the team's No. 45 Dodge for owner/driver Kyle Petty. The deal calls for primary sponsorship in 14 NASCAR Nextel Cup races for what the company is calling the Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil Dodge. "Continuing to partner with the legendary Richard Petty and his race team brings a great deal of added value to Marathon's NASCAR sponsorship," said Mary Ellen Peters, MPC senior vice president, marketing. "During the 2006 season, Kyle Petty had a series of top-25 finishes. He ended the season solidly in the top 35 in owner's points. We are really excited about the sponsorship, and we are looking forward to the upcoming season."