Topic: Herd Racing and sponsors

[W0lfman]

Business owners should take a serious look at being a sponsor.  The weekends they run they have multiple hours of tv time on both Friday and Saturday via the Speed channel and ESPN.  Not to mention all the highlights that get from pre/post race.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-42294-NASCAR-Business-Examiner~y2010m3d29-West-Virginia-Nationwide-team-plans-to-race-in-Nashville-with-new-DuVita-sponsorship

[HERDFAN1999]

Is Brett still driving?

[W0lfman]

He is.

[ZackUSAF82]

I'd love to see what would happen if they let Brett drive on an oval.  So far it's only been road courses, which is his self proclaimed comfort zone, but after watching him perform well at Montreal last year I think he can slide that car around an oval just as well.

And to reiterate Dale's point, if you are a local business owner pony up and sponsor the car, with the need they have you may be able to get a larger spot on the car for cheaper than you think.  And yes, NASCAR is huge...given this is the Nationwide series but it's still spot on NATIONAL coverage for 2 days with multiple TV airings on SPEED/ESPN/ABC.  It's an absolute A-One opportunity to get your name out there.

[biggreenarms]

As Wolf knows, I've been in contact and spoken with HerdRacing President Dana Tomes one several occasions. Folks, they have a great product and are determined to be a winner. Dana and Brett are both Marshall graduates and are representing Marshall on a National stage. What they lack is funds and a big time, long term sponsor. It takes money to keep the car going and be competative and Dana told me that they can be competative with $25,000-$30,000 per race.

If you know of anyone that would like to sponsor them, even for a single race, please visit the link below and contact Dana Tomes. Also, they will be running in Nashville 300, which will air on ESPN at 4 pm on April 3rd, as the #75 Duvita car. We at HERDFANS wish them the very best of luck. You can follow them on their Blog as well as get updates on our HerdFans.com Facebook page.

GO HERDRACING!



http://www.herdracing.com/index.php

When asked about the Marshall University paint scheme and how that came about, Dana said that he and co-owner/wife Tonya are both Marshall grads. They wanted to tie the team to the state of West Virginia somehow, and build a loyal fan base.

The name Herd Racing also comes from the Thundering Herd mascot of Marshall. The car's number 75 honors the 75 who were killed in the 1970 Marshall plane crash. And the team colors of green and white are the same as the university. Rowe is also a Marshall alum and the first Nationwide driver from West Virginia.

[biggreenarms]

TRIPLECLICKS.COM TO SPONSOR SEVERAL HERD ENTRIES

CHARLOTTE, NC -   TripleClicks.com has announced that it is finalizing a multi-series sponsorship agreement with Herd Racing which will result in various types of advertising initiatives with the West Virginia based motorsports racing program.

The progressive sponsorship, which will manifest in small steps throughout the remainder of the 2010 summer and fall race seasons, will begin June 4 when TripleClicks' affiliate company EyeEarn.com will serve as primary sponsor of Herd Racing development driver Michael Gaier in the Pro All Star Series at ACE Speedway in Altamahaw, NC.

Gaier, a Michigan native and veteran of the CRA Late Model Series, will field a #75 Ford Fusion late model in his June 4 debut.  Herd Racing will work in conjunction with Michael Gaier Motorsports to compete in select races in the PASS late model series.

The TripleClicks.com sponsorship includes a corporate race website which will detail the company's plans with Herd Racing.  The site is available for viewing at www.tripleclicksracing.com and the company's sponsorship announcement to its associates can be found at http://news.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry100512-124635.  More information about Michael Gaier can be found at his racing website, www.michaelgaier.com.

The TripleClicks.com sponsorship with Herd Racing is planned to include primary and associate sponsorships in the Virginia Motor Speedway Sportsman Series, the Virginia Motor Speedway Modified Series, the PASS Late Model Series, the ARCA Series presented by Re/Max and Menard's, and the NASCAR Nationwide Series, and will feature Herd Racing's talented driver pool that includes Kevin Beahr, Chad Beahr, Michael Gaier and Brett Rowe.

Additional information will be announced as it is finalized regarding specific sponsorships in each of these series, as well as another racing series in which Herd plans to compete full time later this summer.

http://herdracing.com/index.php

[herdfan_07]

Does anyone know if Herdracing will be driving in the Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway in June?