Originally Posted by
rdeppen
Please his sponsors?? WRONG.
Just look at every single driver's t-shirt, every single RC website, and every single track (banners, banners, banners) and then tell me again how sponsorship and advertising doesn't play a major role in professional RC. This industry is all about product placement, advertisements, and brand awareness.
Yes, winning is #1. I get that. But the brands are the underwriters for this sport. They pay travel, lodging, and god knows what else for the drivers. They expect you to support them in return. Same with many sports.