Sponsor Names

tim worner · 07-07-2012, 11:30 AM

Was told that Ray Thurston had to cover up the Vegas Fuel energy drink decals on his Top Sportsman if he wanted to race @ Norwalk. This came after he pasted tech. Seems to me that Full Throttle has little or nothing to do with sportsman racers. Sportsman have Lucas Oil to thank for their involvement with NHRA but they still allow Valvoline,Red Line,Pennzoil,ect to be displayed on cars. Just wondering where this might be going. Any thoughts?

Capri · 07-07-2012, 12:07 PM

Tim,

When Coke and Co came in, there was a clause in the contract that no other Soda, Energy Drink, or whatever were allowed to be displayed.

That was supposed to have only been a year or so and I recall racers losing big and little sponsorships. Pepsi was one I recall who had planned to have a "superteam" back then. Apparently that clause has been ammended.

Tony

Steve Williams · 07-07-2012, 12:59 PM

This is covered in detail in the yearly rulebook. Not that it would matter, we don't get rulebooks anymore. There must be more to the story though. There have been several energy drink companies that have provided sponsorship to some level on several Pro and Sportsman teams. Anyone in the know about Thurston's situation?

The Hawk · 07-07-2012, 03:52 PM

I`m sure the Coca Cola company loves it when the "NHRA Enhanced Tour" goes to tracks that have Pepsi or other soft drinks on the top of the scoreboards!

RACER1530 · 07-07-2012, 04:35 PM

I would leave before covering up a sponsor's name on my car,NHRA is getting way out of hand!!!! (they name streets after them, ONE WAY)

D.Johns · 07-07-2012, 05:01 PM

The rule is pretty cut and dry on page 61.

Unless its a primary full year sponser that is part of the grandfather clause you can't have anyone else's name on anything. Should have made been discussed with the sponsor when establishing a contract.

Dinsdale · 07-09-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RACER1530

I would leave before covering up a sponsor's name on my car,NHRA is getting way out of hand!!!! (they name streets after them, ONE WAY)

I'll never have a car with a sponsors name on it but would do the smae if I did. It's a slap in the face to your sponsor to cover up what he's paid to have displayed. Minimum would be a phone call to get their permission.

I know a local guy who still takes his small sponsorship even though he hasn't raced in 2 years. The Sponsor is a large company that really supports Drag Racing so they don't keep close tabs on who they are helping and isn't aware of the situation. I hope Karma pays this guy a visit.

07-07-2012, 11:30 AM	#1
tim worner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: duncannon Posts: 837 Likes: 14 Liked 126 Times in 20 Posts	Sponsor Names Was told that Ray Thurston had to cover up the Vegas Fuel energy drink decals on his Top Sportsman if he wanted to race @ Norwalk. This came after he pasted tech. Seems to me that Full Throttle has little or nothing to do with sportsman racers. Sportsman have Lucas Oil to thank for their involvement with NHRA but they still allow Valvoline,Red Line,Pennzoil,ect to be displayed on cars. Just wondering where this might be going. Any thoughts? __________________ Tim Worner SS 1747

07-07-2012, 12:07 PM	#2
Capri Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 171 Likes: 0 Liked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Sponser Names Tim, When Coke and Co came in, there was a clause in the contract that no other Soda, Energy Drink, or whatever were allowed to be displayed. That was supposed to have only been a year or so and I recall racers losing big and little sponsorships. Pepsi was one I recall who had planned to have a "superteam" back then. Apparently that clause has been ammended. Tony

07-07-2012, 12:59 PM	#3
Steve Williams Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 352 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Sponcer Names This is covered in detail in the yearly rulebook. Not that it would matter, we don't get rulebooks anymore. There must be more to the story though. There have been several energy drink companies that have provided sponsorship to some level on several Pro and Sportsman teams. Anyone in the know about Thurston's situation? Last edited by Steve Williams; 07-07-2012 at 01:05 PM. Reason: Additional info

07-07-2012, 03:52 PM	#4
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Sponcer Names I`m sure the Coca Cola company loves it when the "NHRA Enhanced Tour" goes to tracks that have Pepsi or other soft drinks on the top of the scoreboards! __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

07-07-2012, 04:35 PM	#5
RACER1530 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jersey Posts: 161 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sponcer Names I would leave before covering up a sponsor's name on my car,NHRA is getting way out of hand!!!! (they name streets after them, ONE WAY) __________________ Fordyce Motorsports SC 1538 / SC 153R

07-07-2012, 05:01 PM	#6
D.Johns Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 437 Likes: 15 Liked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Sponsor Names The rule is pretty cut and dry on page 61. Unless its a primary full year sponser that is part of the grandfather clause you can't have anyone else's name on anything. Should have made been discussed with the sponsor when establishing a contract. __________________ 2014 Cobra Jet FS/XX #3345 STK/SS Like us on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daniel...25886327426822