Sponsorship

Does anyone have any information on sponsorship opportunites for a 1996 Acura Integra Special Edition?

I don't know if you know much about sponsorship but it ain't that easy. It takes a lot of $$$ and a lot of exposure. You just can't come into the scene with a bunch of bolt ons and a body kit ( not saying that that's you). But it takes a lot. You have to have something to offer the company. Not just a car for them to dump money into. Do some searches and find out what's out there..

Usually you have to buy their products,with company logos displayed,enter X amount of shows/races (and place) then they will reimburse you a percentage or all the cost.Some will like you and hook you up,don't count on it though.One way is to start local,with a local garage,manufacturer,or shop.Once you and your car have established somekind of reputation,then start leaning towards bigger company's.

Is there any way to have a company/garage sponsor a pretty much bone stock Integra? I was planning on doing aftermarket parts/accessories, and I figured that If I slapped a sticker on my windshield, they'd give me cash or better yet, parts. Im extremely new to this whole deal, so I was wondering if this was at all possible.

Stock,I highly doubt it.Even a paint job,and then advertising the shop would be a start,but unless they are your friend or something,why would someone give parts away?You need to build something that someone can recognize,winning shows,races,something then the company will be able to look at you and your car and say ok maybe we can get some recognition from this guy.It is a competitive world and if your getting in to it now your behind the curve.You gotta hit it hard to get ahead.

Originally posted by lewkskywalker
Is there any way to have a company/garage sponsor a pretty much bone stock Integra? I was planning on doing aftermarket parts/accessories, and I figured that If I slapped a sticker on my windshield, they'd give me cash or better yet, parts. Im extremely new to this whole deal, so I was wondering if this was at all possible. stock, u gotta be kidding right, people with mods dont get sponsored and you wanna get sponsored with a stock car, you gotta have plenty of shit done, that way the shops know that your serious about it.

Originally posted by lewkskywalker
Is there any way to have a company/garage sponsor a pretty much bone stock Integra? I was planning on doing aftermarket parts/accessories, and I figured that If I slapped a sticker on my windshield, they'd give me cash or better yet, parts. Im extremely new to this whole deal, so I was wondering if this was at all possible.

Sorry to bring up an older post.

Think about that statement again. If it were that easy to get a sponsor, do you seriously think the rest of us would be paying for our parts? I, for one, would have my car covered in sponsor decals so I could have free stuff. It, unfortunatly, just doesn't work that way.

Good luck though. Ya never know whats out there. I'm just saying its not as easy as you think.

Originally posted by markpa
stock, u gotta be kidding right, people with mods dont get sponsored and you wanna get sponsored with a stock car, you gotta have plenty of shit done, that way the shops know that your serious about it.

my friend got sponsored and they offered him 10k to work on his car and his car is stock.

Originally posted by jeelani


my friend got sponsored and they offered him 10k to work on his car and his car is stock.
What kind of car do they have? and if it's that easy for them why don't you see if they will sponser you too?

How do I get MY car sponsored then?

Suck a few... uhh.. suck a few golfballs through a gardenhose, that's how hard it is, unless you have something to offer the company.

I'd paint my car brown and slap a UPS sticker on it if they paid for my mods.

Originally posted by jam4484

What kind of car do they have? and if it's that easy for them why don't you see if they will sponser you too?

he has a 2003 nissan 350z silverstone color... i have (or will have by next week) a 94 accord coupe. i highly doubt they would sponsor me.

Is he well known for working on cars? cause i've heard of some people who have done up eariler cars and when they get new ones a company or shop will sponser them trying to grab there fame.

nope, he is only 16. this is his second car. his first car was an eclipse with only some altezza tails and rims.

would a shop be willing to get their name out there by sponsoring a car? Think about it, someone see a really impressive car, and along with it is a sticker saying "YOUR SHOP HERE." Couldnt it work like that, or is that just too easy?

Man to be sponsored you gotta be loaded$ , so you have to be rich to get with the riches, they just wont load up your car for you, sponsors aren't that good:frog:

Ok guys and gals. . . .

Here's how it works.

First, you have to be in the right place at the right time. Contact the right people. Say the right things. Look the right way.

Second, after you get your feet in the door. You have to sell them ( your would be sponsors ) your car and yourself as a package. Sell them the idea of the vision you have for your car and "THEIR COMPANY". Tell them what you have in mind for your car and how they can help you obtain that goal. Explain to them how helping you will benefit their company. You have to make them believe that by having their name & products on your car, the sales of their products will increase.

Third, and most importantly. You have to get out there and be seen. You have to talk the people involved in the industry. You have to make contacts and keep informed.

Remember, there are a lot of show winning cars out there with "NO" sponsorship but have the manufacturer's decal on their car.
Likewise there are alot of sponsored cars with no decals on them.

Being at that note...I'm possibly looking for a few cars to sponsor. The thing is, we have no shop yet nor do we have site (trying to get one up). We are starting small because we don't have tons of time and money available for our business. We sell exterior/interior styling, performance mods, and engine swaps along w/ SOME audio...small selection. We are based in PA. We might sponsor a club in Gettysburg that has about 15 or so members, but haven't established anything. Our sponsorship would include discounted parts, NOT FREE parts.
If any of you guys have nice cars, possibly even stock, but have money and plans along with your stock car, and looking to save some money and help out a small business, hopefully we'll become bigger; then let me know. PM me or email me: [email protected]
Entitle it "Sponsorship"
We will read what you have to offer and think about it, then get back to you. We aren't sure when we are going to start sponsorships, but when we do and we pick you, we'll let you know. But so far we aren't sure yet how soon, when, what, all that. Reply to this if you'd like, but it's no big deal if you don't, just a possible future offer, thanks.