New sponsor for Lites?

pete55 · 25 Oct 2004, 11:42 (Ref:1134874)

I have heard a rumour that an Auto Parts supplier may well take over from Konica Minolta as sponsor of the 'Lites' V8 series.

Also a Believer · 25 Oct 2004, 11:55 (Ref:1134888)

Left field this one Pete.

Lets examine the posibilities

Supercheap.....the current rumours seem to hold water in light of recent events so maybe not.

Repco GRM so not them.

Autobarn seem to do a little with Lowndes and not much more so maybe them

Auto One I did notice that when you look out of Rusties window the sticker does as sat Havoline from Auto One and they have been doing a bit in the drag racing circles. So tehy woudl be a distinct possibility

Have I missed anyone.

pete55 · 25 Oct 2004, 12:01 (Ref:1134894)

I think it is out of the last 2 on your list. Autobarn advertises (sponsors) the V8 telecast as well as supporting Lowndes and Dumbrell for a few so they might not want to do any more. Now the other one is looking good then.

barney551 · 25 Oct 2004, 12:09 (Ref:1134906)

I heard that it was an existing home electrical supplier already heavily entrenched in the main game!!!!

pete55 · 25 Oct 2004, 12:15 (Ref:1134915)

I'm guessing you mean Sony.

The Hrt Kid · 25 Oct 2004, 12:18 (Ref:1134920)

imagine if the it was called "the supercheap series" hahahahahahaha

resisturban · 25 Oct 2004, 12:27 (Ref:1134941)

clipsal?

retro · 25 Oct 2004, 12:36 (Ref:1134960)

Quote:

Originally posted by barney551
I heard that it was an existing home electrical supplier already heavily entrenched in the main game!!!!

Come on barney fess up??

**GTRMagic** · 25 Oct 2004, 12:53 (Ref:1135000)

Will that get a certain Formula Ford pilot a gig in that series, with the same branding on his race car?

Just Do It! · 25 Oct 2004, 20:47 (Ref:1135640)

Are any Formula Ford drivers certain, GTR. Most I have met seem to be fearsome little sods

barney551 · 25 Oct 2004, 21:07 (Ref:1135668)

I Beta not

Also a Believer · 25 Oct 2004, 22:53 (Ref:1135791)

LOL @ GTR

Christopher · 26 Oct 2004, 01:29 (Ref:1135891)

Chandlers?

flyingduck · 26 Oct 2004, 02:35 (Ref:1135914)

I have heard the beta be true rumor as well

cavvy · 26 Oct 2004, 05:15 (Ref:1135971)

I see Konica Minolta are backing a maxi in this years Sydney - Hobart.

Placebo · 26 Oct 2004, 13:14 (Ref:1136470)

I heard something about Betta back at Sandown, but didn't give it much thought, as they announced on the same weekend the extended sponsorship of 888.
Have Betta renewed their sponsorship for the Sandown round next year?

Chucky · 27 Oct 2004, 05:16 (Ref:1137310)

They'd better find someone soon or there won't be a KMV8 or whatever it is next year.

barney551 · 27 Oct 2004, 09:56 (Ref:1137537)

Placebo ... all we need to know now is where Dean is going

**GTRMagic** · 27 Oct 2004, 21:38 (Ref:1138265)

Autobarn isnt in the frame, its not likely that they can support Paul Dumbrell Racing's new team in the main series, as well as fund a series sponsorship....

Placebo · 28 Oct 2004, 11:50 (Ref:1138763)

Quote:

Originally posted by barney551
Placebo ... all we need to know now is where Dean is going

Don't worry - if I hear anything positive it'll be on here straight away.

hrug:

Matthew Ronke · 1 Nov 2004, 05:06 (Ref:1141788)

Interesting article on the new name for the lites/Konica

Click Here

barney551 · 1 Nov 2004, 05:18 (Ref:1141793)

That is what is and has always been referred to in recent press until such time as the new sponsor is announced ...

Yuo BETTA keep you eyes open for that 1

**GTRMagic** · 1 Nov 2004, 12:27 (Ref:1141989)

How nice, another reason not to shop there.

To be reminded of ones own experience in a store such as this, when the peddler of the merchandise doesnt even show the common courtesy to help a customer with a white hot AmEx card in in his pocket that he isnt afraid to use, yet somehow in such a high involvement purchase possibility, the storekeep cant seem to be bothered to make any sort of attempt at empathy and understanding to ensure the customer is sold what suits his needs as opposed to what the best commission allows for, or perhaps more correctly, what is easiest to serve without actually bothering to understand the intent.

I am sure it can happen in any store, but bitten twice by the Betta monster makes me weary of the experience, and not sufficiently bothered to want to try again.

My local Bing Lee man, who has secured my custom for a good many years, seems to know what is in my future before I do. Mr Tesoriero, you do yourself and your employer a great credit.

That Bing Lee do not sponsor motorsports is a moot point... focusing on a motorsport-aligned sponsor for the sake of it, and not getting the service/price equilibrium aligned is ultimately your own personal false economy....

I think I should have a lie down now....

bestfit · 1 Nov 2004, 13:34 (Ref:1142040)

Written, spoken and authorised by GTR Magic on behalf of the I want betta service party.
:-) :-)

Crash Test · 2 Nov 2004, 02:51 (Ref:1142545)

I think a lot of people still drink coke even though they don't sponsor Wayne Gardner any more...

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