In 1995, Mountain Dew became the first sponsor of, what is now known as, the X Games. The brand’s legendary slogan “Do the Dew” was more than just a slogan, it represented the attitude of their loyal Dew drinkers who wanted to push the boundaries in sports and in culture. >> RELATED: Read more about the History […]
It was in the 1980’s when Pepsi-Cola Company officially became a part of NASCAR. In 1981, Mountain Dew sponsored a NASCAR vehicle owned by Junior Johnson and driven by Darrell Waltrip. As a team, they won many races with Mountain Dew graphics covering their number 11 car. The pit crew was even given a clever name, “Dew Crew.” […]
In the 1970’s, most soft drink companies started to offer their beverages in plastic bottles. To Pepsi-Cola’s disappointment, the plastic bottle manufacturers were initially unable to produce a bottle that would maintain the right shade of green needed for Mountain Dew bottles. Luckily, by 1978 that problem was solved. Pepsi quickly produced 2-liter plastic bottles and […]
