Merchandise- what's it mean to you?

Mattracer · 29 May 2003, 02:46 (Ref:613079)

RPM recently had a story on the merchandising industry in V8 Supercar. Where are you at when it comes to team/driver gear?

alfasud · 29 May 2003, 02:54 (Ref:613082)

I'd rather spend the money on my car or a new helmet, racesuit, tools, something for the home or garage or save up for a trip to watch an overseas race.

kingers · 29 May 2003, 02:55 (Ref:613084)

I just get a shirt of something, a brock shirt or something like

MattV · 29 May 2003, 03:25 (Ref:613092)

I always bought HRT stuff that I liked because Brock drove for them.

Now I buy Team Brock stuff (can't wait to see the new range) but I normally only but the team pit shirt and a jumper.

I like to buy stuff when the lions den shop near me (parramatta westfields) is having a sale as you get some good bargains.

Onlooker · 29 May 2003, 06:24 (Ref:613136)

It's to expensive and changes every year.It's a con but the most profitable thing in the paddock.A few years ago it was HRT's 3rd biggest sponser.
most of it is just cheap Chinese rubbish anyway.

AussieV8 · 29 May 2003, 06:50 (Ref:613155)

I went mental on buying everything when Moffat raced the Peter Stuyvesant Mazda RX7 even down to changing smokes.
I know thats very, very sad.
Just recently I have bought some Lansvale V8 stuff but Id rather have DVD's or Books.

Mattv I have been into the Den at Parra but tooooooooo much RED...

Crash Test · 29 May 2003, 07:14 (Ref:613169)

I work part time in the merchandise industry, so I'm fairly well exposed to the stuff. I don't buy out the catalouge, but get a few things every year- heck, spending every weekend at the track, you need something to wear!

So far this year I've picked up some dirt cheap stuff from last year, a Supercheap team shirt, and a 00 anorak (only because it's perfect for the -10 degrees out at Warwick

). Of the new season stuff, I've picked up a SHR jumper, but on the whole the SHR stuff is a bit of a disappointment, and a Pirtek polo, which is really nice quality- all of the SBR stuff is very good.

I always like picking up local things, like the fire and rescue club t-shirt would be one of my faves, and I'll probably get something up at the rally of Qld.

jetsetter · 29 May 2003, 07:39 (Ref:613190)

I'll buy something if i really like it but i don't go to the circuits looking to buy merchandise, i'm more in to framed photos for the wall.

rocket · 29 May 2003, 07:55 (Ref:613199)

Quote:

Originally posted by AussieV8
I went mental on buying everything when Moffat raced the Peter Stuyvesant Mazda RX7

i still have one of the Peter Stuyvesant windcheaters in good condition

AussieV8 · 29 May 2003, 09:13 (Ref:613255)

jetsetter I'm not allowed any more framed photo's. If I havn't got motorsport or Souths (no wise cracks) on the wall it is a rare photo from one of our 4wd weekends.

Rocket: I have a Mazda flag that Moffat and Hansford both autographed.

Onlooker · 29 May 2003, 09:36 (Ref:613268)

Not as bad as some one i knew who had a Paul Morris

The Dude flag

Armco Bender · 29 May 2003, 10:09 (Ref:613298)

My '94 DJR tee shirts are looking a bit tatty now.I'll buy some new stuff next time Ford win Bathurst.That could mean a new wardrobe this year.

Mattracer · 29 May 2003, 21:51 (Ref:614138)

I've got some gear from previous seasons but none current- it's expensive and you look like everyone else in the crowd. Each season, it changes anyway- it is a con really but there are some useful things around like bags and backpacks which last for years.

moffman · 30 May 2003, 19:27 (Ref:615140)

I generally buy a bit of gear from the team Bowe is driving for.(Never really liked the CAT gear though)

AussieV8 · 31 May 2003, 13:18 (Ref:615755)

I spent $900 in a shop at Parramatta today called Wheels.
I bought some tapes DVD's a framed photo and some books that are out of print... and I was allowed...

Alan Jones · 3 Jun 2003, 23:54 (Ref:619863)

I have a FORD sloppy joe which I really like, very comfortable.

RRR · 5 Jun 2003, 01:50 (Ref:621334)

I think the merchandise is fantastic for the sport. Now, I don't buy it at all, but I think it is great for the public to get dressed intheir favourite teams colours. Whether that be team Ford, team HRT or team Lowndes, it's great to get behind your favourites marque/team/driver.
And you sort of become a silent sponsor as well. The money the teams can make from a successful merchandise effort is staggering. Tell me HRT aren't making a few mill per year with their 5 truck loads of goodies they bring to the track. They've now even got a shop in Sydney somewhere which sells most of their red apparel.

Crash Test · 5 Jun 2003, 02:47 (Ref:621352)

You also become a silent sponsor walking around town with the sponsors logos all over your clothing

View Poll Results: Where are you at with team/driver gear?
Buy out the whole catalogue every season	1	2.94%
Buy some but choose carefully regarding price/do I really need it?	21	61.76%
Don't buy merchandise- I look at the racing not how I look dressed up as team/driver clone	12	35.29%
I change my gear depending on who's winning- bandwaggoner!	0	0%
Voters: 34. You may not vote on this poll

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