Scott Neely from CP Pistons
Company Name: CP Pistons
Athlete Support Manager: Scott Neely
Accepting Sponsorship: All Year
Sports: Motocross, ATV
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Tell us about your sponsorship program:
CP Pistons sponsorship program has 2 levels of support. We do not offer free product but do offer 2 great discount levels depending on what you can provide for us as far as exsposure goes and what events you attend. We look for riders who set a good example in the pits and are professional at all times.
We sponsor riders because of our love for the sport and also to help them reach their goals and dreams!
Is there anything unique about your program? Why would someone want to be a part of it?
I think somebody would want to be hooked up with us because we manufacture the best pistons in the world! They consistently make the most horsepower and are very reliable!
What do you look for in a sponsored athlete or team?
We are looking for riders who try hard, never quit and have a great attitude at the end of the day. You lead by example and we are looking for riders who believe this same basic principal. We also look at what races you travel too, your results and your education.
What is the most important information for someone to include in their application?
I like to see photo's of your bike, hauler etc. I need to know that if your going to run our product and decals that you are out there on a weekly basis portraying a positive image for CP Pistons.
What is the most important thing for people to understand about sponsorship?
Sponsorship is a privledge not a right. Be grateful for the proposal you receive and if it doesnt meet your expectations then respectfully decline it. Read the fine print in the contract and follow it. Pay attention to the details!
Every company has a different method for how often they review applications. Do you have a methodology or schedule?
I review each application as it comes in and usually send out offers within 2 weeks. Sometimes due to travel this doesnt happen but normally its within 2 weeks.
Has the internet changed the way you manage your sponsorship program or your sponsored athletes? If so, how?
Yes, the whole sponsorship program is alot easier now and the internet has made it possible to reach kids that we normally wouldnt have seen. We can also sponsor a larger number of riders because the whole process is streamlined and efficient.
Tell us about your newest or most exciting product for this / next year:
We have a new line of forged pistons coming out in '09 which have already proven to make more HP on the dyno and are stronger then the competitions. Watch for them, they will help you get to the front of the pack in 2009!