Originally Posted by HDDP
I'm trying to make it the one that could... Yes it is strictly a track car now which I will be campaigning next season. Unfortunately I was in negotiations for sponsorship from Daimler Chrysler late last year, until unexpectedly they informed me that the car was selling so poorly that they doubted that corporate would want to spend any money racing it.
So, now I'm a privateer for the time being, and the only race prepped Crossfire in the USA. I'm working on a sponsorship proposal and video in hopes of getting a bit of (parts or $) support from the industry.
Seems like you are well ahead of the game already. It is just a shame that Daimler/Chrysler will probably cut the crossfire production completely. As far as sponsorship from a manufacturer, HA! They would have used you and your car as a guinea pig, as most professional drivers sponsored by the manufacturer, are company paid drivers. I had 2 Subaru dealerships in the 80s & 90s and was heavily involved in their ENDUROS race circuit promotions and runs.
Perhaps the first mistake Chrysler made with the crossfire was not to have an official RACE TEAM attached. But then again they would have received slack for it being a MB and not a true Chrysler development.
I just took a peek at your website, are you the one that I should
thank for the HDTV/radio technology that is in each room of my home and office?
Well good luck on your venture. You shouldn’t have a single problem obtaining sponsors. Until then save all your receipts come tax time!