IMO Your going to see alot more sponsorship caloboration when the builder has a proven name and rep. As far as discounts go, in this economy I have not seen or heard of huge examples. If I was a sponsor Id be more willing to work with somebody that has a publically viewed build going on in lieu of your secret one off car. A great example would be the e-ticket challenger. Cant say how much the costs were discounted but I like the way TJ shows off the prouducts that have been going into this bad ass car. Another example is the new thread by Rodger on the Chassis works camaro. His vendor products chosen for this build will be explained as to WHY he chose them. Again cant say about the discounts but the vendors IMO are being displayed well.
Now if your a magazine writer or a forum founder.... just joking with steve and scott LOL
My 2cents
Dave
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