Bob,
All that and I haven't even hired you as my PR guy.........
I've been involved in planning quite a few MBCA events. It's my
experience the time line for obtaining sponsorship is quite long, at
least next year's budget. Companies want to know what the payback/
exposure is and don't generally open their wallets easily.
As to MBUSA or MBCA sponsorship...
MBCA has shied away from investing member dues in non-club events. A
friend of mine (MBCA member) who races 190E-16V's was not successful
in gaining support.
MBUSA would (IMHO) not be interested in it, unless specific cars and
owners (like a 300SL or high mileage cars that could emphasize MB
quality and durability) could bring some "wow" factors into future
advertising. The multi-marque inclusive field might be a real
negative factor.
Other friends of mine are planning on running the 2006 Carrera
Panamerica race in a 60-something 220Se (I think) and haven't found a
way to get some financial support.
All that said, I'd be happy to follow up on this with Frank and
others if some plans (at least in firm Jello) are developed.
As for me, I think I'll take my high-mileage 300SD to StarFest2006 in
Las Vegas and run the road course Time Trials there.
Take care,
Chuck
On Dec 7, 2005, at 9:04 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
I'm sure, once we get something tenativly hammered out, Chuck would
be happy
to speak to Mr. Frank Barrett. Chuck is a very benevolent,
diplomatic human.
Bob Rentfro (studying route to Deadhorse)
'77 300D 144K
Litchfield Park, AZ
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