HoseHeads.com | HoseHeads Classifieds | Racer's Auction
Home | Register | Contact | Verify Email | FAQ |
Blogs | Photo Gallery | Press Release | Results | HoseheadsClassifieds.com


Welcome Guest. Already registered? Please Login

 

Forum: HoseHeads Sprint Car General Forum (go)
Moderators: dirtonly  /  dmantx  /  hosehead


Records per page
 
Topic: Team Budgets 41 versus 5 Email this topic to a friend | Subscribe to this TopicReport this Topic to Moderator
Page 3 of 3   of  43 replies
DakotaDude
November 09, 2018 at 10:25:38 AM
Joined: 12/19/2010
Posts: 273
Reply
Reply to:
Posted By: racefanigan on November 09 2018 at 08:34:56 AM

The $500k number is just a number, whether that number be $100k, $200k etc is irrelavent. I know there are people that do that, a lot of the drivers that do have the mindset of, "well, I need to protect myself and my family if we have a bad year or I get let go."

What I should have said, is also that a lot of sponsorships might not be on a year to year basis, a lot of big time sponsorships are on a contract over a period of time, just as Greg Wilson stating at the banquet that Hurcules Tires just signed for a 3 year deal. I am sure a 3 year deal for a team on tour is in the range of $500k. (I know, before we get crucified here I know that he is no longer full time, but I think he will still run 60-75% of the amount of races that the outlaws run a year, whether they all be with the outlaws or a true outlaw schedule.) Hell if a guy is sponsoring a WoO team 2 motors for 1 year, According to Kelly with Wesmar's numbers, 2 WoO motors would be $150k at $75K each, then gotta plan on a $15k freshen on each at some point through the year. that puts you in the $180K range just for two motors for one year. 

Just to clarify, I am not saying you are wrong, just trying to shed a different perspective. No, there is likely not a sponsor that puts out $500K per year besides the owners themselves. But there likely are $500K sponsorship contracts in sprint car racing, and if a drive IS taking some of the sponsorship money to protect himself, they are likely taking a decent chunk. Not saying half, but probably 20%.

The rality of all this is though, that now days nobody knows what the real story is behind a sponsorship. Now days, with WoO being so (Nascar Owned) I will call it, its not like a lot of those drivers are out getting their own sponsors anymore. Shane likely didnt get Chevy Accessories on board with KLR, and Daryn likely didn't get Ionomy and Off Road Heat on board himself. I say likely, because anything is possible. My thoughts and what I have seen with my friends that are drivers, were guys that hit it hard and hustled their own sponsors, to bring monry to the team. That may be where the difference lies today.

Either way, it is an interesting concept to have a conversation about. See, not everyone in this board is an asshole! 



A very sound, well thought out reply on here, very refreshing and good information that is food for thought.

 

Thanks,

Dakotadude. 



Johnny Utah
November 09, 2018 at 12:35:57 PM
Joined: 07/15/2014
Posts: 1221
Reply
Reply to:
Posted By: straight shooter on November 09 2018 at 10:11:13 AM

Pretty sure that CJB stands for the first names of the kids, not Chad & Jen. I forget their names.

 



My bad if I misinformed.



Cheryl
November 11, 2018 at 10:35:09 PM
Joined: 11/30/2004
Posts: 87
Reply
Reply to:
Posted By: straight shooter on November 09 2018 at 10:11:13 AM

Pretty sure that CJB stands for the first names of the kids, not Chad & Jen. I forget their names.

 



 Chad Jr. and Braydon (CJB)




Shortie12
MyWebsite
November 12, 2018 at 06:55:13 AM
Joined: 12/11/2008
Posts: 775
Reply
Reply to:
Posted By: SAF92 on November 07 2018 at 06:47:01 AM

I've always been under the impression the "base" pay is around 30% while top tier drivers make 40-50%. Would love someone with more insight to comment...



If you look at WOO earnings you will see only the 15 car took in more than what JJR racings spread sheet shows to run a top 5 team.I realize the driver only gets a % and also being a traveling  member helps with show up money.It shows how important sponsor money and T-shirt sales and things help.Many of the very top teams have the advantage of Nascar affiliation but many have to buy everything .Nascar sponsorship is seen by a much bigger audience even though most racing is last 20 laps. Of couse they claim it takes $22 mil to fund an average or below Nascar team.The days as Bob Trosle wrote that his engine was getting tired so went to local Chevy dealer and bought a new Corvette 327and stated it was under warranty until they knew its aplication.Racing at the top level will never be cheap and $25 ticket will always be cheapest part.





Post Reply
You must be logged in to Post a Message.
Not a member register Here.
Already registered? Please Login





If you have a website and would like to set up a forum here at HoseHeadForums.com
please contact us by using the contact link at the top of the page.

© 2024 HoseHeadForums.com Privacy Policy