Rally driver Karamjit can’t defend APRC title

[suchap69]

i think it isn't actually much problem with the sponsorship, one thing is maybe karamjit onle has a small cable, 8 awg only maybe LOL, when u have the cable u still need to lobby, and even if u have the fund there's still a major issue, management, we can see that our culture in malaysia where most sports association is headed by politicians, we don't know the motive of this politicians heading all the sports assoc. like football this culture is rampant at state level, why should we have people who has other agenda heading these assoc, let the man with the knowledge leads

 

[ashes]

what a waste! the ministry of sport have to sought this out! they have a budget over 30M for the sports industry this year! and yet, there is no portion for motorsports!

 

[extremeondirt]

u always see karam say NOT ENUFF MONEY in the papers...but..how often do you hear he says THANK YOU?? mayb this is one of the reasons why he couldnt get sponsors..juz my 2 cents..


daniel

 

[ashes]

u always see karam say NOT ENUFF MONEY in the papers...but..how often do you hear he says THANK YOU?? mayb this is one of the reasons why he couldnt get sponsors..juz my 2 cents..


daniel

duh!!! do you think he should say thank you in the newspaper? this is between the sponsors and the Team, and there is political reason also why PROTON pull out sponsoring Karam.

His results speaks!

 

[extremeondirt]

duh!!! do you think he should say thank you in the newspaper? this is between the sponsors and the Team, and there is political reason also why PROTON pull out sponsoring Karam.

His results speaks!

well..if im the sponsor i'll surely be happy if the team im sponsoring appreciates and be thankfull of the sponsorship..and again..not everyone knows about rallying..some ppl dont even know whats rallying..

mayb u know something that i dont on whats going on there..so i'll juz keep my comments to myself..no hard feelings..


cheers,
daniel

 

[ashes]

:) cheers to you too Daniel,

btw the local newspaper doesnt support the motorsports industry in term of Coverage, and it gives less coverage for the sponsors! at least they should cover our local motorsports event like in any other country, there's a million buck throw into the industry and yet there is no return for the sponsors as in awareness of their sponsorship,
WTF!!!!

 

[extremeondirt]

and again....this is MALAYSIA...thankz to corruption..



cheers,
daniel

 

[faisal]

u always see karam say NOT ENUFF MONEY in the papers...but..how often do you hear he says THANK YOU?? mayb this is one of the reasons why he couldnt get sponsors..juz my 2 cents..


daniel

You hit the nail on the head. Karam has himself to blame if he can't get sponsorship. No one is that great. Even Michael Schumacher has to make appearences and shows appreciation to the ones who pays the bill. Heck, remember how Alex Yoong was everywhere making appearences for sponsors and stuff when he was in Formula One.sadly not our local Champion

 

[extremeondirt]

btw..karam shud be looking all over for sponsors for the remaining WRC and APRC rounds now...if he cant get it, i think most prob his licence will be suspended next year...so we shall wish all the best to him..



cheers,
daniel

 

[ruhaz]

pity him, no sponsor and slapped with fine RM45,000.00

"I don't understand why it is so hard to get sponsorship money for motor rallying here. If things remain the same and if overseas teams are interested in me, I will certainly consider it,” said Karamjit, who now supports himself by doing car demonstration shows.

http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2005/9/20/sports/12088739&sec=sports

 

[LanEvo8]

If i capable,i hope he drive for MME event.I need this talented driver in my team but unfortunately,he need money so much.My team is poor and now also finding sponsor for next year MME

 

[kher]

It's time to switch from PERT to other better opportunities.....

No point continue to suffer in this team.
Not that he doesn't have skills.

 

[EG8]

PM: Where is the support?
Tony Mariadass
Oct 27 PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is puzzled as to why rally driver Karamjit Singh does not have the support of the private
sector to continue racing for the country.
Abdullah raised the matter at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting.

Karamjit may have to sell his apartment to pay for a RM46,000 fine imposed by the Federation Internationale D’Automobile (FIA) after he pulled out of the World Rally Championship due to a lack of funds plus an addtional RM57,000 to get his car shipped back to Malaysia from New Zealand.

Sports Minister Datuk Azalina Othman Said told Mailsport the Prime Minister asked: “If Karamjit is a Malaysian and has been producing results and bringing honour to the country, why has support not been accorded to him?”

“I have been told to look into the matter and why the private sectors have not been supportive,” said Azalina.

Azalina also noted Kamarjit does not want public funds or money from the Ministry to continue rallying, but needs assistance to secure sponsorship from the private sector.

“Firstly, we want to find out why the private sector have not come forward and secondly, if Karamjit has someone to manage him and put forward his cause in the right perspective so sponsors can come forward and use the spin-off from their association.”

Azalina said Abdullah was sympathetic towards Karamjit, who has so much passion for the sport and the country.

“We will be doing whatever we can to see how best we can assist,” said
Azalina.

“There are several possibilities to help Karamjit continue to rally and
we will explore all before coming to a decision.”

Azalina also said the decision to appoint Datuk Azman Yahya, a prominent businessman-cum-racing driver, as the protem chairman of Motorsports Commission three days ago, could also see him look into the matter.

However, the letter of appointment is in the process of being sent.

Azman replaces Datuk Mokhzani Tun Dr Mahathir, the Sepang International
Circuit (SIC) chairman, who tendered his resignation earlier this month citing heavy work commitments.

Azalina felt Azman, who was named 2004 Driver-of-the-Year and his team – the G1 Symphony Racing – were named Team of The Year at last year’s Sepang International Circuit Motorsport Awards, will be able to help Motorsports in general and put them on a fi rmer ground.

A meeting between Azman and Kamarjit is in the pipeline.

Azalina also said Kamarjit will be used in the future to develop young
drivers and give back to the sport what he has gained over the years.

 

[Danny]

u always see karam say NOT ENUFF MONEY in the papers...but..how often do you hear he says THANK YOU?? mayb this is one of the reasons why he couldnt get sponsors..juz my 2 cents..


daniel

if you read the newspaper properly you'd notice that Karamjit isn't the one saying NOT ENUFF MONEY, it is the general public who is supporting him and bringing up the cause. That's why he is using his own money by selling is property to support his rallying career as he does not want to make a big issue but people who are supporting him feels that it is not right for a world class rally driver to suffer like this. Furthermore he does not want to use public's money to support his career that is why he is seeking for private sponsor. Btw how do u know he does not say THANK YOU to his sponsors? I'm sure a man of his dedication has his sense of manners as well, so do not go and defame him with your general assumptions.

 

[EG8]

Karamjit is one fine gentleman, im sure he knows how to say thank you.