Looking For Seat To Drive In MME2006

[cartoon]

Chris2000, that is why I suggest make a event something like "america idol", searching for new driver, skill prove and sponsor will come.

Sorry GT3, I apologize to you, please forgive me... ^_^

 

[GT3]

cartoon,

well truth to be told we at JPM are trying to make racing cheaper hence we introduce the integra cup.. the aim is simple actually.. with the same spec of cars u cant spend much on modifiying the car hence save cost.. plus it is a very reliable car so unless u have a driver mistake n blow the engine or whatever parts u can race the car whole season

moreover we did have ur idea before this event even started but frankly its easier said than done.. we are still trying though in case u wonder

ah another thing, if we do get support from the relevant parties we are looking to introduce an entry level for new drivers who has a relatively tighter budget.. again that depends on the support we can get

chris,

u hit the bull's eye.. being the organiser itself i could not agree with u more on why sponsorships are hard to get.. we have been approaching many potential sponsors but many of them are not able to see the value of sponsoring an event.. and to be fair to them i can understand their point of view, first of all so what if u put their stickers on ur racing cars.. who will see it in the first place? its not like the racing scene in msia are covered by tv live..

thats why believe it or not we have been doing our best for our sponsors (and to some extend our drivers' sponsors) to get press coverage, tv coverage and so on.. i admit however the exposure is still far from ideal but at the same time im certain its is relatively better than b4

so as an conclusion, racing require money (and alot of it frankly) and aside from support from family and frens sponsorship is crucial.. to get them to sponsor well give them something worth it in return becoz then only a long term relationship will be developed

 

[sabelt]

in malaysia racing scene, you need to have a good PR and connection to approach sponsors.

 

[faisal]

Also lack of coverage from print media deters companies from sponsoring driver's teams or events.

Local newspapers only give coverage to MME, Formula 1, SuperGT and MotoGP. others, like Mss get next to nothing in terms of exposure.

So companies that are potential sponsors rather spend their money during these times. Max exposure.

And Chris is right, too many of previous race drivers and team were unprofessional in their treatment of their sponsors.

The irony is before Formula One came to town there were more money for local racers. Now the focus for sponsors are mainly for F1 weekend in March.

 

[MitonCT26]

Also lack of coverage from print media deters companies from sponsoring driver's teams or events.

Local newspapers only give coverage to MME, Formula 1, SuperGT and MotoGP. others, like Mss get next to nothing in terms of exposure.

And Chris is right, too many of previous race drivers and team were unprofessional in their treatment of their sponsors.

bros,

i agree with you guys about exposure on MSS. the only thing we got is a small 3 inch by 2 inch coverage with no photos on the newspaper section, zilch on TVs.

But, look at cub prix...man...even their spectators can fill up the grandstand, TV3 gives coverage, the event is actually happening...and they have support from petronas. MSS? can see cleaning lady nia... :P

even drag races also the spectators outnumber the ones in MSS.

Something must be done la...this one SIC PR/Press/Media Dept must do something lah...i remember during 2003-2004 when MSS was at its infancy there's quite a number of spectators one...there the time when we used to held races at the south track...and got proton carnival somore with 1.6/1.8 and gti class.

SiGH....

And i know one team last time got sponsor money to supposedly buy tyres...went and used up the money to buy halfcut and pasang into his personal car...tyres used back old one...Triple SigH....then tell sponsor engine kondem need more money... ahahahahhaa..

 

[faisal]

and got proton carnival somore with 1.6/1.8 and gti class.

*ahem* Proton Track Carnival was run by R3; marketing, promotions, logistics, etc..

 

[akinateo]

Well guys,


If you guys notice or whom been participating in the MSS Rd. 4 last weekend,

They still putted the wrong name of mine Which is car no 55 Richard Phong.

Richard competed in round 1 and 2 during the MSS.

But now round 4 they still have Richard's name there.... it was suprising.SIC officials din't realised car no 55 was driven by me!

And the most funny thing is....

On every single piece of the result's paper.... no matter Qualifying, Race 1 or Race 2 result sheet, Still stated there Malaysian Super Series Round 3<--- Round 3????

i Don't know are they doing it purposely or they just don't care about these MSS event anymore.......

 

[sabelt]

Kerajaan negeri selangor please built another medium sized circuit + drift track somewhere outside KL/PJ for gawd sake!

Thats why u see legal racing scene in klang valley declining due to lack of advertisement and promotion by SIC. They dont even have night CCT like in BT3! At least we visited BT3 almost every weekend without checking thru their website for trackday schedule (i dont think BT3 even have any website at that time).

Missed those days when seeing satria LYDIA, "EK biru hantu" and putra MATSPEED dominated the Sat Night CCT in podium place.

 

[MitonCT26]

cos we know every first saturday...sure got track day no matter come rain or shine. then tomorrow sure got free running. LoL.....

damn i missed BT3

Faisal : er...did i miss anything in my post?

 

[faisal]

No la, just pointing out the Proton Track Carnival had a big turn out because of Proton & R3's marketing effort.

SIC's marketing and promo effort seems more focused for the big races..

 

[TODA]

yeah n y the hell again they closed BT3 for? CCT no more, SIC dun give shit 2 small races.....so malaysia is a place for rich boys only rite? - sad but true case la applies on anything else 2

u guys see the papers everyday, u know wat i mean

 

[cartoon]

I agree toda, sad... -_-

 

[MitonCT26]

hehe...maybe my post not clear enough...my bad.

you guys did do a good job in attracting crowds into your event...

and your second statement is a bullseye... :P

 

[TOMEI-R]

Chris2000
You are the one driving the Pentagon EBC Integra DC2 in Super Saloon rite? m running car No 8 in Supercompact. No prob...next race in November we can meet up for yumcha at the cafe then.
Guys...its true whats said. Drift and drag events attracts more spectators. When I went for the Sepang drag last last week, the grandstands were full. During our MSS races, not even quarter of the grandstand is full. U see the excitement during GT or even the AFOS programmes where u see car clubs all planning up to go together to watch the races. Come on lar guys, its not that u cant support the International races, but at least come support your local events. How is motorsports in Malaysia if going to improve without your support.
Moreover SIC has not been doing enough to promote the event in newspapers and TV. I mean this is patethic. I have not ever seen any advertisement on Malaysian Super Series on national tv or newspapers. Newspapers are more interested in covering for local football. I mean...theres not even pictures of MSS in the papers. This is the only local race series we have rite now and we have to make it big.

 

[TOMEI-R]

GT3
Are any of your DC5s running in this year's MME anyway?

Tom....
Why no coverage of the event? Is it because of anything? Management of SIC or The organisers of the race?

 

[GT3]

Tomei,

Hi, yes we have one confirmed DC5 for MME this year. We will have a launch for our MME team soon enough.. more details would be announce then

 

[chris2000]

Tomei,

Yup... Hope to see you next race then... :)

 

[sagaburuk]

I believe that some of the Cup car owners race the series with sponsor money.. There are some that really can perform to get sponsor but of course some that had proper connection to get sponsors to run their cars..

Sponsorship nowadays are hard to come by.. Very hard... Why?? did anyone ask this question before?? I had been a sponsor for race team or event, and now myself racing and i look for sponsor now.. I felt that in the earlier days, too many drivers and teams had taken the Sponsors money for a joy ride. Not fulfilling what they had promise and not doing what a team/driver should be doing for its valued sponsor.. It is a pity here.. Because of a bunch of these bad apples, we are now all having a hard time to look for sponsors for our racing team/career... hai.. :(

So, an advice for new drivers and up and coming drivers, you guys can't expect someone or company to just give you a FREE ride just because you may be the fastest newbie... Its a very much more hardwork you may think!! It is a whole complete package that sponsors are looking for now and we all racers have to work really hard to shine in all areas to impress and get sponsors coming in..

just my 2 cents...

really..really agree with Chris...
been looking for sponsers since racing at bt3.. for bt3 series then at SIC for Classic Cars, MME and MSS.... but never find one!!

most of them (sponsors) says... "arghh.... no, sorry,.. we've been cheated last time..", "sorry, we've a nightmare involving races last time", "what kind of promotions can u offer? dlm tv pon takde...!! kalau ada pon masa olang sudah tido maaa....!"

so,.. chris... tomei... akina... and others... this is our world... :baring_teeth:


sagaburuk

 

[sagaburuk]

cos we know every first saturday...sure got track day no matter come rain or shine. then tomorrow sure got free running. LoL.....

damn i missed BT3

Faisal : er...did i miss anything in my post?

miton.. dont remind me..
arghhhhh.... i MiSSED BT3 TOO..!!!!!!! :cry_smile:


sagaburuk

 

[SC-A1]

Hi Guys

Hope to see all of you in the last round of MSS.

For those involve in MSS, Please do somethings to get the spectators.

MALU SIC, own event without much Spectators and coverage. The marketing departments should take the blame. They are sleeping!!!! The GM should consider to change all his staff in Marketing DEPT. A Big SHAME to you SIC.