sponser me please

[ikeikeike]

:arrr: How do I get a team to sponser me like losi or traxxes or somebody because I know I'm a good driver I just thought having a sponser would take some money if I were going to get to the top somthing that I don't have please respond.

 

[Candyman]

Well, asking is how not to get sponsored. It's my understanding that to get sponsored, you need to make an impression on a potential sponsor with your driving skills. This means running in many high-profile races. Not just at your local club, but statewide and nationwide. If you can run in these high-competition, high-pressure races and consistently finish on or near the top, then someone will show interest in you. Until then, it's up to you to do the work to take you there.

 

[NCNitro]

Very well put Candyman!

 

[CorradoPsi]

also, your attitude has a lot to do with it. sponsers want a kind, well mannered, helpful, represenative for thier company. the kind of person that helps everyone at the track. if you can finish well consistantly, and be a courtious driver on and off the track, sponsers will come to you. there are also different types of sponserships available. some are just discounts on parts, which are most common. some are half rides, where they give you a deep discount on thier products but expect you to run only thier products. some are full local rides, where you get your gear for free but in limited amounts and if you want to travel to race its out of your pocket. the last and most rare is a full ride with everything you need given to you, including travel expenses. these are the only types, theres a lot of flexability involved depending on the company, but its a good idea of whats out there. you can also approach local companies that arent even RC related. present them your racing record, and think of something you can offer them. usually advertising, put thier name and only thier name on your car in exchange for money or parts or services depending on the type of company. get creative.

 

[Plaidfish]

start small and work your way up....shop sponsors are usually what gets you started.....and like candyman said they will notice you....no company or team manager is going to want to deal w/ the kid that pesters them for a sponsorship.....let your actions speak louder than your letters to them.....and don't be too cocky when you enter the big races....I've seen some of those high pros when they race and it's like seeing a totally different person when the pressure is on.....there's a reason they get paid to do it and we don't

 

[Diver6127]

Be careful with what you wish for. Sponsorships are not all fun and games. You WILL be expected to go to big regional and championship races. You WILL be expected to do well. You WILL be using what ever they tell you to run with ... You WILL lose complete controll or some control of what you can use to race. Are you prepeared to do this? If so, then show your skills at regional sanctioned races. Make your presence known with consitantly high standings as well as wins. Keep your time sheets and build up your "resume"

That's not a sure way to get a sponsorship but a company will always ask to see your race results and with that said, numbers don't lie. It's all black and white. They don't want to hear what problems you were having that day. THey just want results.