how do you get racing sponsors?
968757
Unfortunately, it's not that easy.  we have been racing for 14 years now & are constatnly looking for sponsers.  It requires very good people skills & basically selling yourself as a product.  You and your car will represent whichever company sponsers you.  It requires meeting a lot of people & a lot of knocking on strangers doors. I'd start with auto parts stores.  Also, we have made some deals with our favorite resturants & companies that we work for.  It helps to put together a portfolio about yourself & your racing achivements. Also - your sponsers might want you to bring your race car down so that can can view what condition your equipment is in & also, on days that the comapny has a big sale or open house, they might want you to bring the car down so that their customers can see it also.
84340
Depends on what you need to inquire about...Here's a list of contacts from the site.\nhttp://www.nascar.com/guides/customer_service/nascar_contact.html
509524
You would have to talk to companies that need sponsoring and they would allow you to put a magnetic sign on your car, and they will pay you for advertising for them. Some pay better than the rest depending on the size of the company name (reputation).
66998
You should go and talk to the owners of your community's small businesses, they are more likely to sponsor your car due to the fact sponsoring is a kind of advertising for businesses.
683410
You need to source companies that could or will benefit from sponsoring. You didn't say if it is for the event or a personnal sponsorship you are after. If it is for the event then that is a lot harder to get as major companies buget their sponsorship monies a year in advance. For a personnal deal I would look for small companies and try to get several of them to sponsor. You can even make a sponsor program that gives the sponsor different ways of sponsoring you.
883539
Nascar cars run on a multimillion dollar budget. yes the sponsors have to put up a lot of money millions. A lot of drivers have to prove themselves and work they way toward better sponsor's. I guess it helps to know people too.
1098583
Shoe companies sponsor people that can help them advertise.. its not like they sponsor everyone.. \n\nThe best way to go, is to contact the special advertising person in the shoe company you want. This is what an agent would normally do. Then you make your case, you have to tell them how THEY benefit from you wearing their stuff.. its not that easy
584706
Well of course it really depends how good you are.\nSponsors aren't looking to outfit decent players, they are looking for great players that already have great stuff. Not because they won't give you great stuff, but they know that you are in the game for the long haul, and willing to spend lots of time/money in the game.\nThe best first sponsor will be a local paint ball range. Generally they'll sponsor you by you trading your time to ref, and teach/recruit new players. They'll normally give you free range time, compressed air refills, and paint balls at cost. Bigger and better sponsors can be achieved after this, if you're good.
1090320
Start at your local racetrack, find local businesses who are interested in sponsoring a team.But the most important thing is to find someone who will show you the ropes, go to a driving school, but a lot of the drivers started from the ground up, go-carts, modifieds, etc. Find a machine shop or some business that deals in race parts.But the thing is to get your face and name out there to be recognized, because with most things, it's WHO you know as well as your talent.You can be the greatest racer, but have no personality and you have to SELL,SELL,SELL!
465287
It depends on what level you are competing on. You will need money either from a family business or other income. Alternatively, you will need someone with a solid track record to attract support from sponsors. You will also need to ensure members of the team are capable of performing their roles and aren't there simply because they related to you. Motor sport is an unforgiving business. Good luck to you.
1176403
Your ambition is great! Unfortunately, you're between a rock & a hard spot. Serious racing sponsors consider not just experienced racers, but only those with winning records. Nobody wants to be in last place & few want to be connected with a nameless rookie. I know that sounds cruel, but those are the facts. Before I retired, approving & issuing sponsorships for racecars & show cars was part of my job. I turned down hundreds of racers & only bought into a few each year. If you can grasp the reality that no one is going to pay you to learn (if they would, we'd all be drivers), I can tell you how to proceed.\nYou need to eat, sleep & breathe racing. You should be at the track every chance you get. You need to talk to & become friendly with drivers, owners & technicians. You should offer to help with the dirty work, even for free.  Once you're in this circle it is much easier to gain a sponsorship.  Most often drivers/owners get sponsors through networking.  That is, knowing someone who knows someone who knows someone who recommends you to a sponsor. Get car people on your side.  It isn't easy.  But if it was...well, you know.
65821
Enter and win small contests..\nThen bigger, then bigger.\nCompanies that are watching the contests may offer to sponsor you if they like your performance..
907595
Put a portfolio together outlining the benefits of sponsoring your racing program and start knocking on doors.
390405
YEP! They like the extra "show"......Just contact the director of the activities, or the place hosting the sport and make arrangements with them! You can usually find the info on the racing sites on who to contact. Better to call and actually speak with a person though, and make sure you take names!
228256
Start small. Most local tracks have an entry level that requires a modest investment. They may be call Factory Stock, Detroit Iron, Street Stocks or Bombers. Go to the track you think you'd like to compete at and check them out. Get a copy of the rules because they differ from track to track. As you improve with experience you can move up in class and perhaps acquire a sponsor. Remember, no business wants to advertise on an also-ran car, so keep it pretty and don't do anything to embarrass the sponsor. Good luck!
446410
Just write a short letter asking for sponsorship help explaining that you will place there business name on the ATV trailer.  Then make copies and send to all the business you can find in the area.
406412
U need to move up through lower formula's through (usually) carting until you gain a super licence.\n\nBest thing you can do is to get into carting and see if you have an aptitude but don't set your heart on it as there are very very few F1 places ever available ... even the lower series are over subscribed.\n\nA lack of talent can also be made up for by having substantial sponsorship ... so called 'pay drivers'.\n\nGood luck and remember us when you are famous.