Husqvarna has reached a sponsorship agreement with Joe Gibbs Racing for the 2006 NASCAR season.

The contract includes primary sponsorship of Gibbs’ number 18 car for three NASCAR Nextel Cup races. The blue, orange and white car will feature the Husqvarna logo on the hood, quarter panels and back sections. Husqvarna will also be listed on the car’s decklid as well as the transporter and pit box throughout the 2006 season, and the uniform of driver J.J. Yeley will include the Husqvarna name.

Husqvarna’s agreement extends into the Joe Gibbs Racing Busch Series team as well. Husqvarna will be the primary sponsor of the number 19 car for four races. Aric Almirola takes the wheel for three of those races.