I have often been asked about carrying out a large project and getting sponsorship etc so I decided to do a blog post on the subject on my blog, providing an account with useful information for those looking to begin project.

http://ralphbossino.com/blog/2008/10/build...ting-sponsored/

If anyone wants any more information feel free to post here or in the blog and I will do my best to help you out.

I hope this is of use and feel free to share it around

- Ralph


** I don't know if this is the appropriate forum so mods please feel free to move it around **

 

I had a couple cars previously and received minor sponsorships.

I think the big thing is, if you're building a project car, it's got to be set apart from other cars.

And it can't be bone stock and you going around asking for money and parts. You've got to have invested some good time and money into it to show them what you've done so far.

There has to be some benefit for the company. I personally won't put a sticker on my car unless the company is sponsoring me in some way, discounts, parts, whatever. That's the way I've always been.

If you race or show your car, it's a big plus. Most companies could care less about street driven if you don't attend shows or drag/autocross/road race.

More than anything, it helps to attend events like PRI and SEMA to meet and talk with people. The more knowledge you have, the more you're able to talk to these guys about parts, cars, etc., and the more likely they are to remember you.

Get their business cards. Follow up with emails within a week or two of the shows. Know they're busy, and if they want to get back to you, they will.

Even if you do all this, you're not guaranteed. Just keep doing what you're doing, and remember the goal of modding your car isn't to get sponsored.