Matech/GT Forum LeMans Sponsor Thread

[DGCA]

I have been in England working on our first Hennessey Venom GT production car. Our facility as located at the Silverstone Technnology Park and being 100 yards from th Silverstone Raceway, walked over to see who was running around the track for the GT practice. I was very excited to see the Matech Ford GT's on the circuit.

What an experience to get to watch these cars and their drivers pilot the famous circuit.

 

[STORMCAT]

I see my check has been cashed.. I am feeling like Piker Frank !! Update the list please paid list please...:lol

 

[sr71]

I believe a Matech first-time out victory at LeMans in GT1 is possible.

Chip

And how could I NOT be a part of that? Put me down for $500 (US even) and "MY CAR" will be running at Lemans.

God I hope I'm not too late. Hibernation, Canadian winter and all that, eh?

Please PM me with details re paypal or address for cheque or...

 

[fjpikul]

StormCat, go to post #159. You're listed as "Paid."

 

[ChipBeck]

New developments.

Gentlemen,

Dave and I have been informed by the Matech Team that in addition to having our names listed inside the car during the race, a decal will be placed on the exterior of the car listing the names of all contributors. Even those members who are not in attendance will receive an 8 x 10 color photograph, taken by yours truly, of your name displayed on the bodywork of the first Ford GT to race at LeMans since 1969. Obviously, your name will be very small, but it will be there. How cool is that?!?!

Our members are aware that the Matech Team has been given a second entry and will have two Ford GTs racing at LeMans. We have been offered a chance to have our logo and names on the second car as well for 50% the cost of the first car. Dave and I believe we can make this happen. I will be first on board with an additional $500 contribution. SR71 is number two with a $500 contribution.

With last weekend's 1-2-3 finish, and the Ford GTs win in the season opening GT1 race, the Matech Team and the Ford GT has shown that they are the dominant force in GT1. I honestly believe that one of our two entries will win the GT1 class at the 24 hours of Le Mans next month. Let's be a part of it.

I'm starting a second thread. Thanks for your help with this.

Chip

1. Chip Beck - $500 dollars
2. SR71 - $500 dollars

 

[BigsGT]

Someone should contact Speed or whomever will televise the race and get them to provide Matech some more exposure and also mention the forum!

 

[RADGT]

Chip,

Although I wish I could attend, still can't make it happen, nonetheless, count me in for another $500 for the second car.

Stu

 

[GTJIMMY]

Guys,

I seem to remember from an earlier post that we exceeded the threshold for sponsorship by $4,000. Couldn't that be applied to the second car?

JL

 

[AtomicGT]

Here are some of the drivers that will propel Ford GT to its rightful heritage position in the up coming months

 

[Matech GT1]

Hi Guys, the image above is from the poster we used for the Spa 24 last year. the only driver from there who is competing at Le Mans next month is Thomas Mutsch, our factory driver.

Best regards,
Matech GT1

 

[timcantwell]

Thanks for the photos!

 

[AtomicGT]

Thomas is 5th from the left on the image above. They all give us inspriation even though they are last year's Spa Team, they let us believe we are part of the Matech Team in a small way, let us dream we are there, even though most of us are there in support only.

God Bless the Matech Team at Le Mans!

 

[AtomicGT]

Hi Guys, the image above is from the poster we used for the Spa 24 last year. the only driver from there who is competing at Le Mans next month is Thomas Mutsch, our factory driver.

Best regards,
Matech GT1

Matech GT1,

Can you list for us the other drivers? This is the dream for all of us, for the Ford GT to return to Le Mans! :banana

 

[Matech GT1]

The 6 drivers are:

Car 60:
Thomas Mutsch
Romain Grosjean
Jonathan Hirschi

Car 61:
Natacha Gachnang
Cyndie Allemann
Rahel Frey

Thanks,
Matech GT1

 

[ChipBeck]

DBK pulls the trigger.

This is the dream for all of us, for the Ford GT to return to Le Mans! :banana

Gentlemen,

DBK and I have run out of time and Dave needed to make a decision on whether to sponsor one car or both Matech cars at LeMans. Even though we have only collected about half the funds necessary to sponsor the second car, Dave has advanced them 100% of the necessary funds to put our names on both Matech entries at LeMans.

This exposes our fearless leader DBK to a potential $6,000 kick in the nuts. Sponsoring these cars was my idea in the first place so I cannot let that happen. This is my shameless plea for additional contributions.

So here's the deal.

1. Dave, please let me know how much of our excess funds from the first car can be applied to the second car. I know we got smoked in the currency transfer but I believe there should be something to apply.

2. Existing LeMans Sponsors - many of you have already sent a contribution for the second car. Perhaps a few others could join us in this effort. Forget that Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, Louisiana Oil Spill Shoreline Restoration Fund, and your monthly Save the Children contribution. For just one day, let the hedonistic side of your personality rule the roost and let's go racing at LeMans!!

3. Ford GT Members who are not LeMans Sponsors - you've got one crack in your entire life to have two Ford GTs race at the 24 hours of LeMans with your name on the side of the car and this is it. Get on board. Join us in this effort. We are very short on time but if you commit to make a contribution now I can still get your name on the side of the car and on the card inside the car. You'll receive a nice acknowledgment from the Ford Matech GT team, a billet aluminum engraved Project 321 "Return to LeMans" dash plaque for your car, and a small piece of the actual race car after the race.

4. As this entire project started at my behest, if I fail in my collection effort, I will personally pay one half of any shortfall to limit Dave's exposure. I do some of my best work under pressure! :lol :cheers

Help me out gentlemen. All the best.

Chip

 

[RADGT]

Without having to read the whole thread, where should I send my additional 500.00?? or is there paypal link??

Stu

 

[Joe Dozzo]

It's only money and I can't make the Rally (Rally V at VIR in Sept)... I am MOST DEFINITELY at Lemans!

I'll do another $500.

 

[ChipBeck]

PM sent.

Without having to read the whole thread, where should I send my additional 500.00?? or is there paypal link??

Stu

PM sent to you and Joe Dozzo.

Chip

 

[steved57]

Chip
i just added a reply to your time is short thread to put me in for another $500.00

Steve

 

[Waxer]

Since I already put in $500 I'll kick in another $250.00.

Come on guys!!!. Even if you already put in $500 kick in something extra. DBK and Chip shouldn't have to carry the rest of the water alone. This should be a TEAM effort by the Ford GT Forum "team" to help propel the Matech FGT team to victory and help the FGT regain its rightful position as the world's best.

:banana