Contingency Sponsers for Lucas Oil Series - Page 3

Chris Williams · 01-27-2010, 11:46 AM

IMHO, contingency dollars are like mail-in rebates for consumer products. The company is very much hoping they'll never have to pay, but they'll get the benefit (your purchase and/or advertising with the sticker) anyway. Most don't have qualms about making you jump through hoops and delaying payment, making it so painful that you'll just bag it. That you'll just run their stickers for years and never win, or never jump through the hoops. Free advertising with their core constituency, and even props in the digger and elsewhere for offering it.

Barney B · 01-27-2010, 12:38 PM

I hear all these war stories about collecting money and I guess I am blessed. I have been paid every dollar (almost) that was owed to me through NHRA contingency programs. Now I know I do not win as much as you guys but I get lucky once and a while. Yes, I have waited for it but to me that does not matter, as long as I know I am getting it I am thankful. I think it is kind of cool when checks just shows up out of know where in the mail box.
I guess my thought is instead of posting on this thread, send an e-mail to a sponsor and tell them how much you appreciate their support.
Even if every one of us sends one to a differant company I think that would help in the long run.

BB

GaryGoFast · 01-27-2010, 12:39 PM

The new look of NHRA contingency racing.

Tom Goldman · 01-27-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryGoFast

The new look of NHRA contingency racing.

Gary, You don't have decals on only because Chris is always repainting it!!!!! ............... ........................BTW, I've sent thank you's to sponsors in the past and also to the manufacturers whos parts I use, but don't post . ......I've recieved a few suprize payments from those who don't post contingencies.........Tom

Bryan Gillespie · 01-27-2010, 04:54 PM

Good one Gary.

Chris Williams · 01-27-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryGoFast

The new look of NHRA contingency racing.

Us too. The only stickers on our car are the ones required to run: NHRA, Lucas, and our local association sticker.

SG316V · 01-27-2010, 09:38 PM

Guys, I just checked the list on NHRA.com and it looked to me like it was slowly growing...I saw Comp Cams and CSR on there(may be others but I only looked for stuff that I have), and I don't remember them being there when I last looked maybe 2 weeks ago

Jim Wahl · 01-27-2010, 10:48 PM

JW is on the Florida East coast in Rockledge, FL. 1826 Baldwin, Dr.

GaryGoFast · 01-28-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

JW is on the Florida East coast in Rockledge, FL. 1826 Baldwin, Dr.

And Tracy is a sweatheart, just does'nt like to pony up the dough.

63corvette · 01-28-2010, 10:48 AM

CSR may be on there but they don't pay anyway.
I do not see how they get listed each year when they don't pay the racer anyway.
Still waiting on my payment from CSR for a starter and water pump!
No More Purchases From Me!

01-27-2010, 11:46 AM	#21
Chris Williams Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 401 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Contingency Sponsers for Lucas Oil Series IMHO, contingency dollars are like mail-in rebates for consumer products. The company is very much hoping they'll never have to pay, but they'll get the benefit (your purchase and/or advertising with the sticker) anyway. Most don't have qualms about making you jump through hoops and delaying payment, making it so painful that you'll just bag it. That you'll just run their stickers for years and never win, or never jump through the hoops. Free advertising with their core constituency, and even props in the digger and elsewhere for offering it. __________________ Chris Williams 6304 SC, TD, ET

01-27-2010, 12:38 PM	#22
Barney B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 510 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Contingency Sponsers for Lucas Oil Series I hear all these war stories about collecting money and I guess I am blessed. I have been paid every dollar (almost) that was owed to me through NHRA contingency programs. Now I know I do not win as much as you guys but I get lucky once and a while. Yes, I have waited for it but to me that does not matter, as long as I know I am getting it I am thankful. I think it is kind of cool when checks just shows up out of know where in the mail box. I guess my thought is instead of posting on this thread, send an e-mail to a sponsor and tell them how much you appreciate their support. Even if every one of us sends one to a differant company I think that would help in the long run. BB

01-27-2010, 12:39 PM	#23
GaryGoFast Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York Posts: 804 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Contingency Sponsers for Lucas Oil Series The new look of NHRA contingency racing. __________________ Gary Federico S/St, S/G 1814

01-27-2010, 04:54 PM	#25
Bryan Gillespie Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 456 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Contingency Sponsers for Lucas Oil Series Good one Gary.

01-27-2010, 09:38 PM	#27
SG316V Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Contingency Sponsers for Lucas Oil Series Guys, I just checked the list on NHRA.com and it looked to me like it was slowly growing...I saw Comp Cams and CSR on there(may be others but I only looked for stuff that I have), and I don't remember them being there when I last looked maybe 2 weeks ago

01-27-2010, 10:48 PM	#28
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,842 Likes: 627 Liked 672 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Contingency Sponsers for Lucas Oil Series JW is on the Florida East coast in Rockledge, FL. 1826 Baldwin, Dr. __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. SSSSA Forum Moderator Last edited by Jim Wahl; 01-27-2010 at 10:50 PM.

01-28-2010, 10:48 AM	#30
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 535 Likes: 117 Liked 281 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Contingency Sponsers for Lucas Oil Series CSR may be on there but they don't pay anyway. I do not see how they get listed each year when they don't pay the racer anyway. Still waiting on my payment from CSR for a starter and water pump! No More Purchases From Me!