Thread: BigPond waves chequered flag on V8 sponsorship
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Old 31 Oct 2012, 11:00 (Ref:3160558)   #17
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Originally Posted by mspence View Post
A sponsor leaving is never a good sign, and it removes a point of leverage for a replacement in negotiations.

If there was a replacement sponsor in the wings - or already agreed - you would think that V8SC would have jumped out with their own statement in order to maintain confidence.

Given the difficulties they're having securing a suitable TV deal ($$$ and coverage) the loss of a potential digital partner as well, TC's well publicised diversion to the potential of digital rights:
http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/08/22/...-negotiations/

has just lost a key plank.
Unless (fingers crossed) the replacement has already been lined up.

Wonder who the new title sponsor of the Sydney (insert name here) 500 might be from next year?
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