EISANDIEGO@aol.com wrote:
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> It occurred to me that collectively we provide considerable exposure at
> various race events across the country. Has there ever been any discussion
> amongst this group or anyone else thought about pursuing sponsorship ? (And
> no, I am not suggesting that we make our cars look like SCCA vehicles.
> Although I found decals an economical alternative to repainting injured parts
> of my RX7).
>
> This is not as far fetched an idea as it may sound. Just prior to my
> purchasing the TR3, it was raced with a vintage team that was financially
> sponsored by Coors Racing. And I believe the Victoria British has some type of
> program. It seems we could represent very good exposure for either a British
> car parts supplier, a car magazine, or even a British beer. ( I can see the
> commmercial now, opening scenes of TR passing by Porsches and Ferraris on the
> track, following us back to the paddock where we celebrate with a fine British
> ale, .......)
>
> Tell me, have I been drinking too much CocaCola again ? There are a number of
> events that have fairly high attendance so there exposure to vintage cars fans
> in general. We get a lot of Triumph owners through our Paddocks during the
> race season. So we could help some in that specialized market. And we have
> nation-wide representation. Which would make it easier to provide cars at
> events. Plus our personalities ........
The kiss of death to vintage racing would be car sponsorship,'nuff
said!!
Bill Warner
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