Originally Posted by sickboy

Again, sponsorships have NOTHING to do with skill level or sandbagging. You are mixing two entirely different animals.
So if a guy gets recognized at the track for being extremely helpful and friendly, a manufacturer throws him a bone, he is now expected to run against the pros?
Manufacturers are not looking for only pro level drivers. They want racers of all levels to show what thier products can do in the hands of the average joe. Lutz, Drake or Truhe will make any car look good, but what can a human do with it?
Lastly, B-team sponsored drivers are not paid anything, race fees are not paid for, parts are not free, they receive a discount on product. Thats all. Huge differences in levels of sponsorship.