Eric Swahn Racing, LLC 2015 Sponsorship Proposal

Eric Swahn - Expert #20

Eric Swahn Racing, LLC (ESR) is in the business of motorsports . We sell advertising space in a wide array of forms to many different types of businesses and entrepreneurs. Included in this proposal is an outline of our future goals, history, results, demographics, and benefits involved for both parties. Our current partners include many motorsport professionals as well as outside industry involvement including healthcare, apparel, and the food and beverage industries. ESR is involved in motorcycle racing and is projected to enter into professional level competition for the upcoming 2015 season complete with TV and coverage. Eric Swahn Racing, LLC would like you to become a part of our team!

[email protected] (313) 303-0708

To My Potential Sponsor:

I am proud to present this strategic proposal between ESR and your brand. I’ll be entering my 5th year on the racetrack and thus far I’ve made a significant impact in the racing community. I continue to establish personal as well as professional relationships and I would love the opportunity to create a robust partnership with you and your brand. The following proposal outlines the benefits of sponsoring Eric Swahn Racing, LLC (ESR). I truly believe that I have what it takes to race professionally, and a sponsorship agreement will help me reach my racing goals.

My objective is to race professionally for 2015 and my overall career goal is international competition by the year 2020. I have the competitive drive to help capture market share with a multi-dimensional marketing platform. Direct brand representation on track and involvement in the regional and national motorcycle community will encourage consumers to be drawn to you. Many of your top competitors already have their brands represented in this industry and I would like to offer you the opportunity to be a presence as well. Through this partnership you will gain international level exposure while increasing recognition as well as .

In return, I propose that your company become a sponsor for my 2015 race season in the following ways. I accept assistance by means of financial backing, contingency, parts, services, products, and discounts:

• Products and/or services in exchange for advertising • Brand logo attire, product brochures, promotional items, brand logo banners, discount cards to distribute to potential customers, or any other items that I may use to represent your brand during 2015 • If possible, I would like to be added to your as a sponsored racer • Financial assistance

Additional information is available upon request that includes a detailed list of current partner information, explains the hierarchy of opportunities available, breaks down our real costs for competition, and lists examples of events to be attended for the upcoming racing season. Thank you for your time and consideration; I am open to your feedback and suggestions. Please contact me by phone, e-, or we can meet in person to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

Sincerely,

Eric P. Swahn Owner Eric Swahn Racing, LLC

Promotional Opportunities (At the track) Promotional Opportunities (Away from the • Reserved advertising space on a track) professionally painted, race-ready • Social Media (As of September 2014) motorcycle . Facebook Fan Page • Reserved advertising on canopies, banners, • 1,770+ Fans tow , crew shirts, race and . YouTube table drop cloths in pit area • 6,800+ Views • Company name mentioned as a sponsor • 80 Subscribers during podium speeches at regional and • 65 Videos with over 10 hours of national events video • Product samples, handout, and flyer . Instagram at events • 2300+ Followers – 100+ Posts • Newsletter Target Audience . An email newsletter with near 1,000 Data from Facebook, YouTube, and Google active contacts Analytics all point to the same trends: • www.EricSwahnRacing.com . Unique Visitors – 5,600+ • 45% of our audience is from young (18-34) . Page views – 8,900+ males . Active Blog with product reviews, race • Overall, men make up 64% of the total reports, and related news audience • 23 Blog entries • The majority of views comes from the o Race reports United States o Product / reviews • We also have page views from Brazil, Canada, Russia, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Denmark, France, Mexico, Vietnam, and 30+ other countries

About Eric Swahn 2012 began his first season racing and he quickly made his presence known. He took a staggering 11 - 1st place finishes with 21 total podiums. He placed 2nd at the WERA Grand National Finals twice, trailing each time by only one second from being crowned Novice National Champion. Eric earned 33 top 10 finishes, and scored points in 100% of all races completed. Finishing consistently, he was credited three separate 2012 Novice WERA Superstock Championships (600, 750 and 1000cc Superstock).

In 2013, Eric raced with two separate and won his first Expert race with both WERA and MotoSeries. In July at Road Atlanta, Eric entered in the annual Cycle Jam. He performed exceptionaly in his first qualifying session and placed 10th/26 in the National Expert 600 Superstock class. He scored a total of 20 podiums and earned 38 top 10 finishes. He finished 2nd overall in two classes and 3rd overall in another two classes for his Championships (600, 750 Superbike / 600, 750 Superstock).

In 2014, Eric entered into his 3rd full season of racing. Highlights include 10 National top 10 finishes with a career high of a 2nd place Expert National finish. He has finished within the points-paying positions in every race finished (32) this season. The overall regional championship results are: 2nd 750 Superstock / 3rd 600 Superbike / 4th 750 Superbike / 4rd 600 Superstock / 4th 750 Superbike National.

Future Plans (2015+) For the 2015 season, Eric plans to race in select events for WERA’s Expert Regional Championship, WERA’s Expert National Challenge Series, WERA’s Pro Series, and AMA Pro Road Racing events. The goal is to finish within the points-paying positions of professional level competition and attend 15 events overall. The WERA Pro Series is to be televised on MAV TV, while AMA Pro Road Racing can be watched live online at fanschoice.tv.

Eric Swahn Racing 2014 Sponsors

Sportbike Track Gear – www.sportbiketrackgear.com

Sportbike Track Time – www.sportbiketracktime.com

Knox Armor – www.knoxarmorusa.com

Witchkraft Motorsports – www.witchkraftmotorsports.com

Ballistic Performance Components – www.ballisticparts.com

Scandinavian Brake Systems – uk.sbs.dk

GU Energy – www.guenergy.com

Sportbike Tire Service – www.sportbiketireservice.com

Michelin Tires – www.michelin.com

PopShadow Decals – www.popshadowdecals.com

Shoei Helmets – www.shoei-helmets.com

Chicken Hawk Racing – www.chickenhawkracing.com

Motion Pro – www.motionpro.com

Vortex Racing – www.vortexracing.com

XT Racing – www.xtracing.com

Kraft Chiropractic - www.kraftchiro.org

K&N – www.knfilters.com

Spy Optic – www.spyoptic.com

Looking forward to winning with you as part of the team!