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Re: Money for Winning
Posted by 'SimonS' on 27 Oct 2013 @ 23:47

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"So in classes what monies are there for winning in different classes"

As has been pointed out, prize monies are small, though some traders support particular events or series in which they have an interest. So one can win a set of tyres or other products, or sometimes vouchers to be redeemed for goods from the trader concerned.

Additionally one sometimes gets deals with a track or team. Buckmore Park have a plaque on their wall stating that they gave Lewis Hamilton free access to the track for practice.

Other tracks give free entries / practices to people who contribute to the club, either by giving freely of their time or by introducing new drivers.

One might consider sponsorship a reward for winning. Most sponsorship deals involve companies with whom the driver already has a relationship, like "Daddy's firm" or clients. A very few people negotiate sponsorship deals with commercial companies, often dependent on getting them publicity. The profile of karting simply isn't high enough for most firms to bother.

And there are a very few drivers who are reputed to have factory drives or are paid by a club or championship to attract drivers to that club or championship.

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Money for Winning by 'Kartingmad2806' (26 Oct 2013 @ 18:13)

Re: Money for Winning by 'jfracing' (26 Oct 2013 @ 18:38)

Re: Money for Winning by 'buzzinrussell' (27 Oct 2013 @ 16:26)

Re: Money for Winning by 'Spice' (27 Oct 2013 @ 16:50)

Re: Money for Winning by 'raceinstructor' (27 Oct 2013 @ 17:40)

Re: Money for Winning by 'SimonS' << You are here!

Re: Money for Winning by 'Ricardoo' (28 Oct 2013 @ 9:54)

Re: Money for Winning by 'NikG' (28 Oct 2013 @ 15:29)

Re: Money for Winning by 'Chris34' (30 Oct 2013 @ 15:22)

Re: Money for Winning by 'NikG' (31 Oct 2013 @ 15:41)

Re: Money for Winning by 'NJB' (31 Oct 2013 @ 16:22)

Re: Money for Winning by 'NikG' (31 Oct 2013 @ 17:04)

Re: Money for Winning by 'Chris34' (01 Nov 2013 @ 11:51)

Re: Money for Winning by 'SkintFather' (01 Nov 2013 @ 12:20)

Re: Money for Winning by 'Chris34' (01 Nov 2013 @ 15:30)

Re: Money for Winning by 'NikG' (01 Nov 2013 @ 22:45)

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