sponsored drive

[footey]

hi all how do u get a sponsored drive and what do u need to do to keep the sponser cheers

[ashleyb4]

I want a sponser to

[footey]

im not after a sponser i just wanted to now like if u get a sponser from mtronics do they just give u there gear

[Chris Doughty]

read this

http://www.helgerracing.com/cteam/cpages/cwannabepage.html

slightly specific to Helger, but you should be able to visualise how other teams that are smaller or bigger work.

[BenG]

I am sponsered by white rose motors, write letters e.t.c to companies near you;)

[jimmy]

A good link, though I think some of the names need updating :p

[footey]

so u got to be a nice person ive met alot of people like that since i started racind a few years ago but i actuly only no a few sponsered drivers personlythe main one is dan greenwood. And rich lowe i belive is suported by j concept so ill just keep racing getting experience and been helpfull as much as i can and one day i mite get a sponcer

[jimmy]

In my book being friendly and helpful is more important than winning everything - though you still need to be good of course.

[DCM]

There are lots of reasons why a company sponsors you but primarily you are a walking advert for their products, they don't expect you to win everything (but would be nice), but promote their products in a positive and good manner. They do also expect feedback and communication about the equipment you use of theirs. And, I think, the most important is being approachable and helpful to other racers using their product.

I seem to have my fair share of sponsors at the moment, am very lucky and never abuse it.

[Southwell]

Please keep in mind that having a sponsor gives you more responsibilities to the sport. You have to commit yourself more to racing and in some ways will end up more expensive than having no sponsor at all. You need to give constructive feedback on the equipment you are using and be able to work out why something is good or bad, and in what areas you think need improving.
One of the worst things you can do is slate your equipment when you have a bad meeting, i.e. blow a speedo etc, you have to keep your cool and not let it get to u.
hth for anyone interested in applying for a sponsor.

There is also an article Mike S put up on RaceChat.

[Southwell]

In my book being friendly and helpful is more important than winning everything - though you still need to be good of course.

Spot on! I actually lent out my cells to someone on the weekend as they kept dumping every round! :D
I actually pay for my batteries, who can honistly say they would give over their race cells for someone else to abuse when their not free? I also believe that is the kind of thing that helps a manufacturer win over loyal customers, and showcase how good the product really is!

[footey]

southwell uve put hth to anyone whos intrested in aplying for a sponcer whats this mean

[Nick Goodall]

The only way to get a "free" drive if you like is by getting noticed (for the right reasons)!

Firstly Results help a lot, you won't see many Top 20 racers at Nationals that aren't sponsored in one way or another, but usually the "A" team guys are right up there or thereabouts (you can't get away with just being nice).

Secondly is about attitude, and how you come across to anyone else. When i first started getting help i was only a kid, but my Dad was always helping other people with advice, equipment or whatever he could. I think this helped me a lot but when racing i always tried to keep a cool head, not drive dirty and wipe people out and equally talk to anyone that asked for help/advice - not acting "unapproachable" like some racers used to be (and probably still do :D)

Of course the other thing is that you need to pick carefully when you get to a stage when people start offering you deals as the last thing to do is pick equipment just because it's free - you are still going to pay a lot of money to race (and after all it's still a hobby to most) so don't just accept a deal if you know the kit's not up to it and won't help you improve or enjoy racing any more then currently. There's nothing worse then running a car you hate just because you get it all free, you'll end up wishing you were paying to run the car you want - trust me on that!

Most of all enjoy your racing, keep your chin up and if you continue to improve and keep the right attitue the sponsors will soon start to notice you!

[Southwell]

sorry, it means hope this helps.

[footey]

also do u have the web adrress for racechat cheers

[Southwell]

www.rcracechat.com/vb

[Chrislong]

The article on Racechat is an excellent one. Applying for a sponsor is not like saying "I will use your equipment, do well, wear your clothing and display your stickers", it goes a lot further than that.

The company is commiting to supporting you, in return for many tasks to support them, what goes on during a race meeting is a drop in the ocean compared to all the work that goes on behind the scenes. So think of it as a job, one which is very interesting, rewarding and fun to do!

Chris

[footey]

hi all ive become a member of racechat but i cant find trhe article help please help:rolleyes:

[DCM]

For Tekin, I administrate their forum, answer technical queries, support technical queries on other forums, raise issue's that Tekins owners might want to adress personaly on the forum, also feedback on equipment, answer Tekins questions, oh, and I get to race their equipment.

For Fusion Hobbies, I answer their queries from the shop owner who doesn't quite no the answer, support their forum, and help their customers out. I also run their products and bring articles/items to their attention that they may wish to sell.

Team Almighty, I run and support their goods localy.

Bluebird are sending stuff for evaluation and testing.

dragon paints - thats me, and I very VERY rarely get to do my own shells due to customers/sponsored drivers requests, all of the above, 4 cars to prepare and 5 kids....

[OldTimer]

I have got to say the 1st part of the Helger page "Sponsorship - A two-way deal" is so true.