Getting sponsored and other stuff.

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forgive me first off if this entire post is one (or more) stupid question(s).

I've done a little research on the process of getting sponsored (i know i should do a lot, I'm working on it)

i just wanted to pick your brains on ideas, suggestions and cautions you guys/girls may have on going about getting the nod.

the #1 reason for wanting to get sponsored is so i can start learning how the advertisement field in performance cars works. id like to start getting involved in meets and just the car world in general. as of right now i haven't been to many meets and didn't feel "in the loop" with how the meets operated when i went to the few that I've been to.

also due to just recently getting married my wife and I decided it would be a wise decision to put all of our play money towards our school loans rather then spending it on toys (I.E. mods)

so that led to me seeking alternative ways of pursuing my hobby.
one thing i do want to make clear though is I'm not looking for a hand out. i want i work towards making a career out of this and i thought getting sponsored would be a great way of learning more about my MSP and other cars but to gain more knowledge of the after market industry.

so what would be my first step? i live between Dayton and Cincinnati Ohio so is there any shops or people around my area i should get in contact with?

thanks in advance for the help/constructive criticism i may receive from the people that take the time to respond to this post, its very much appreciated.


-Austin

 

[low_psi]

Sponsorship isn't about what you can get from a company. Its what you can give to a company. Have a proposal. Market yourself and your car. And get ready to open your checkbook.

 

[NCZ13]

precisely. If a company is going to throw money at you, they're going to want someone whos already involved and has connections. Somone who goes to meets, or race events (drag, autocross, track days) or car shows. Its not as hard as some people think, but you have to have something to offer to the company first.

 

[719prottege]

you have to pay to play. after you build some legit cars out of your own pocket, and make a name in the scene, than MAYBE someone will sponsor you. kinda sucks, but thats how it works.

 

[HKPRO5]

Go to your local SCCA event, race twice and turn in your results to mazdaspeedmotorsports. They offer parts at an awesome price.