NEW : Sponsorship comes during gun control debate in Texas . For the first time , the NASCAR will sponsor a top-level NRA event . Track official says it is an extension of the relationship with the NRA . Just a few weeks ago , the NRA bought newspaper ads in five states and regional ads and online commercials on websites in 15 states . 15 fans expected to attend the race planned for prime time .
NEW : Sponsorship comes during gun control debate in Texas . For the first time , the NASCAR will sponsor a top-level NRA event . Track official says it is an extension of the relationship with the NRA . 15 fans expected to attend the race planned for prime time .