Who's your Sponsors?

[c0ncEpT]

What class do you race?

250C, Open C, Vintage. (30+ soon)

 

They don't care what class you race as long as you're racing.

[jz125]

My sponsors: American Express, Visa, and MasterCard. Life would not be the same without them :-)

You too! Team mates!

[ktm15022]

A Private sponsor £1000

Mito uk - a main progrip distributor for the uk- free gear

Muc off- heavily discounted products

Fro systems-heavily discounted products

Ftr suspension- a uk distributor for öhlins

Free valving, cheap springs and servicing, as well as track side setup

A small bike shop- free merchandise

Endurotyres.com- southern distributor of Michelin tyres for the uk-free or very cheap tyres with free fitting

Local bike shop that does my engines does discounted or free labour and parts, couple more that o can't remember.

I'm 15 (16 end of month) and a race a 150sx in a expert or mx2 class at local series.

[563ripper]

Also of you use mx sponsor or hook it your not really "sponsored" there pretty much a costco for mx. They can get you great deals but don't go walking around telling people you have sponsors lol

[Hans Schmid]

Thumpertalk supports me...

Edited January 18, 2016 by Monk

[burmblastyz125]

When I picture a sponsor I picture you getting a free/ highly discounted items. Maybe seasonal set of gear, and goodies. While your supporting them with them on your bike they are also supporting you.

Just how I think about it

[The Inquisitor]

When I was younger and snowboarding was still pretty new, I worked for Blackcomb and was on the hill at least 125 times a season. I would shoot off some emails to clothing and gear manufactures honestly explaining what I could offer them (I was not PRO) and usually got some stuff.

 

As far a dirt biking goes, I'm serous about how and where I ride BUT really don't feel I have the exposure to look for sponsors.

 

Now with that said, I am a very loyal customer when I find manufactures/products I like and will buy/use their stuff and MAY put stickers on my bike but I'm not so much into stickers/graphics.

 

On my bike I've got Acerbis, FMF, Pivot Works and Renthal decals cus I really like their stuff and they have good decals. OTP is my local bike shop and I like Pro Taper

 

 

 

Now who I would like to be sponsored by (in addition to who's decals I have on my bike) cus this is where I have or will spend most of my money with and somewhat in order......

Whoever might want to give me a free bike but I am slightly picky

Budweiser

Maxxis

Maxima

Acerbis

Alpine Star

No-Toil

 

I think I've digressed.

Edited January 19, 2016 by filterx

[burmblastyz125]

No one gets free gear or merchandise from there sponsors?

[Fat Tony]

My sponsor just gave me a set of Sidi Crossfire 2 boots.  

[burmblastyz125]

Local shop sponsor Tony?

[Fat Tony]

Lol, no. Sponsors are looking for what you can do for them. If you have nothing to offer then they are not going to give you anything. In my case, I gave her 3 kids and my pay check. She in turn sponsors my addiction.

[downonmonday]

40-50 hours a week at work sponsors me.

[norsepeak]

I'm fully sponsored by my 3 jobs and my wife's 2 jobs.

[SnowMule]

No one gets free gear or merchandise from there sponsors?

 

? It's not "free" ... if you're looking for sponsors to get "free" stuff, you're better off working a second job and just paying for the gear.

The time and $$ (fuel, lodging, food) I put towards races/events/shows/classes is a loss compared to the value of the "free" stuff I get.  Not saying I don't appreciate it though... but i'm certainly not in it for the "free stuff".

 

Toured the factory while I was up that way Friday... all my gear's on display right in their front lobby ?

 

I need to ride with more photogs

 

Or the armor I wear on the bike, or when I'm taking pics at races?

 

Or entry fees?

[BoxcarWilly]

No one gets free gear or merchandise from there sponsors?

Nothing is free.

[orangyktmthing]

Nothing is free.

Wrong! I was given a free parts unlimited plastic bag just yesterday, when I picked up silencer packing! Take that! ...

[thejunkman]

No one gets free gear or merchandise from there sponsors?

 

I will occasionally do videos featuring products from sponsors, and thus I get the product for "free" for testing.  Or sometimes a small amount of compensation through an affiliate program.  However it really isn't "free" as there can be significant time spent in using, testing, video production, video promotion, ect...

 

So nothing is ever free.

 

This was my first ever sponsored/promoted video back in the infancy of Youtube (March of 2006)

 

 

Sponsorship has a wider scope than just getting free gear, putting a sticker on your bike, and showing up and even winning a race.  I have used sponsorship's to with a lot of projects I have done of have been involved with and most did not involve racing.  It is all about how you can promote those that are supporting you in unique ways, and you don't have to be some hot shot to do it.

 

Here is an example of a grand opening event (back in 2010) I planned around a new 500 acre riding area that I/we donated (money) and helped promote.  I used sponsors for support in terms of prizes, money for incidentals related to putting on a family friendly event with games to draw crowds and increase tourism in the area.

 

 

Race to put on the gear, promoting safety.  The adult game was a scavenger hunt around the riding area.

 

Edited January 22, 2016 by thejunkman

[slideleft]

I do get a fair amount of support from those arround me.
​Really great deal on the bike, free graphics if I run there name and larger discount at the parts counter plus shop contingency back top five any series.

My suspension guy really treats me well, and offers support at the track.
​My tire guy is supper cheap and usually has some swag for me.

KTM has contingency back three places.
 

I am not out to get thing's but some thing's have come my way because I will tell those around me who's good to deal with. I know I get better service because of this.

 

[LeanBurn]

After negotiations with Yamaha a year ago, we reached a deal, I paid their dealer $7500 USD and they allowed ME to ride a brand new 2015 YZ250f. The Jayco motorhome deal was a little tougher, but we did finally reach an agreement....

[ToadalyCrazyCanadian]

There's a couple "sponsors",available that will sponsor anyone, but they spam email enough it's almost not worth the discount. For whatever it's worth, I had a few real sponsors as a kid and my oldest daughter does now. Talented kids seem to get more free shit than adults. Sponsor basically means "buy your kids shit here and we will use a little lube when we screw you". There's no free ride, but any discount is awesome when you are paying for someone else to ride, even if it's your kids.