Office Depot Ends as Carl Edwards’ Primary Sponsor

Insurance giant Aflac Inc. will become the primary sponsor of NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards’ No. 99 Ford Fusion next year, bumping Office Depot.

Aflac, the Georgia company known for humorous commercials starring its signature duck, would not disclose the terms of its multiyear deal with Roush Fenway Racing, Edwards’ race team. But it is believed to be for three years and worth $78 million.

Delray Beach-based Office Depot will continue as primary sponsor of Edwards’ car for the rest of this season, which runs until mid-November, including its fourth “Official Small Business of NASCAR” sweepstakes.