SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL
Introduction: Welcome to TKB Racing, we are a family run, totally privateer, supermoto racing team competing in a number of domestic supermoto championships, including the pinnacle of the sport in the UK, the British Supermoto Championship. Having decided to make the switch from motocross to supermoto racing at the end of 2011 there is substantial evidence that both our team riders have adapted well to the new discipline. Tom and Kayla, our team riders, developed their race craft from an early age competing in a number of motocross championships while gaining many top honors along the way. Our ultimate aim is to ensure both team riders progress within the chosen field of supermoto while representing supporting partners in a professional high profile manner. Uniqueness to Our Team: You willl have heard of many family run teams comprising of siblings racing alongside each other and paddocks across the UK and the World are made up of brothers, or sons and fathers racing. However, not many teams consist of brother and sister going head to head on track..! Yes, Tom (19 years old) and Kayla (15 years old)are brother and sister which presents many media opportunities for their joint success to be promoted across a mulitiude of arenas, such as magazine articles, radio interviews and ultimately TV coverage. Tom and Kayla work exceptionally well as a team and represent themselves, sponsors and the team with the upmost professionalism both on and off the track. Add to this the youthfullness of both riders competing with and fending off much more mature riders, then we belive there are more than your average media opportunities surrounding the TKB brand. Objectives of This Proposal: Through the content of this proposal you will discover more about the sport of Supermoto and the achivements of the team and its riders, however the ultimate objective is to present a case where we can work in partnership with your company / brand throughout the 2014 season. In doing so represent you in a professional manner bringing added media attention to your products. We would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to consider our proposal and should you have any questions please make contact with ourselves to discuss further. Dave & Nicky Dave & Nicky Barrington Tom and Kayla Barrington
Tom Barrington Age 19 Tom has adapted to the change from motocross to supermoto with incredible speed. He won the first three races he entered, one with a flat tyre! Tom quickly moved up the groups and is consistently on podiums amongst riders that are much more experienced in this discipline. He started competing in motocross by chance when he was 7 years old and has remained committed to motorbike racing ever since, having recently started an apprenticeship in motorcycle maintenance. His main aspiration is of becoming the team race mechanic and possibly a test rider in the future. Tom moved through many stages of motocross on many different bikes from 50cc 450cc machines giving him the strength and knowledge of bike control to use as a foundation for future experiences. Tom and his sister made the switch into supermoto at the beginning of 2012 and he is very close to winning his first supermoto championship the Michelin cup. Tom has ambitions to move onto the Expert and Elite groups for next season and ultimately to be at the very front of the top groups. During Tom s career to date he has achieved: - Schoolboy motocross race wins, 2 day event wins and end of year club championship wins - Race wins in supermoto group C therefore being promoted to group B - Race wins in group B races and numerous podium finishes in his first year @ SSM - Numerous podium finishes and race wins in the Michelin cup and Open National races in 2013 Supermoto first year 2012-6 th Intermediate group Southern Supermoto Championship - 8 th British Masters Series Supermoto second year 2013 - Secured overall Michelin cup title British Supermoto Championship - Sixth place finish in the highly competitive Open National Championship - British Masters Series 5 th place (missed a round due to work commitments, all rounds counted in the championship) - Norasport race wins in both Michelin Cup and Open Nationals
Kayla Barrington Age 15 At just fifteen years old Kayla has taken the Supermoto scene by storm and is a regular runner at the front of the field fending off more mature and experience riders in her first few years of supermoto. Since the age of four Kayla has focused her attentions on all things two wheels and from the very first ride on a Yamaha PW50 it was clear she would be destined to take up some form of bike sport in the future. As soon as Kayla reached six years of age she secured her Motocross license and began competing aboard a KTM 50cc auto. Which gave her a solid grounding in the art of race craft which would see her rise through the ranks of this physical and competitive sport. Having competed in Motocross since 2004 Kayla decided along with her brother and team mate in 2012 to try their hand at supermoto racing. Ultimately Kayla has ambitions to reach the heights of motorcycle sport, which may in future years rival Maria Costello MBE and the fastest female rider round the TT course and BSB star Jenny Tinmouth. During Kayla s career to date she has achieved: - Third place podium finish girls nationals when only six years old - Finished inside the top 10 of every girl s nationals meeting throughout her motocross career except when injured - Schoolboy club wins, two-day event wins and end of year championship podium finishes in motocross Supermoto first year 2012 - Novice rider of the year (voted by fellow riders) - 4 th Novice group - 17 th British Masters Supermoto second year 2013 - Southern Supermoto Riders rider of the year (voted by fellow riders) - 1 st in the Intermediate group - 3 rd in the British Masters Series - Norasport British Supermoto Championship third place overall finish of both Michelin cup and Open National groups
What is Supermoto? Supermoto is a combination of superbike and motocross racing where the bikes derive from basically motocross machinery with road tyres and wheels and modifications to brakes, suspension and engine performance. Circuits are approximately 75% tarmac and 25% off road (which includes jumps), although this can vary from circuit to circuit, where each hold particular challenges to both rider and bike. Since introduction into the UK supermoto has gone from strength to strength with many of today s top superbike riders deriving from the sport, this includes Christian Iddon, Sam Warren, Keith Farmer, Chris Walker and even the TT legend that is John McGuiness has tried his hand at the sport! Proposed outcomes for 2014 Season 2014 holds exciting prospects for team TKB with both riders considering a move up into the Elite Class of the British Supermoto Championship. To achieve such status riders are considered to be at the very top of their sport in the UK and the leap up will take both our riders into an area which gains significant interest from the media and sponsors alike. Moreover, to move up through the championship ranks in such a short period of time does give prospective sponsors the insight into the potential our two riders have and the need to consider being part of the further success of the team. Elite class riders have exclusive TV coverage by Real to Reel TV with regular broadcasts of the championship being aired on the Motors TV channel across Europe. Outcomes for 2014 include: - Further developments of both team bikes - Enhance Tom s bike ensuring equal power outputs with fellow competitors machinery - Continued testing of Kayla s hybrid bike which is exclusively built and designed for her needs - Enter the British Supermoto Elite Class Championships - Compete in both British, Southern Supermoto Championships and British Masters - Record top ten finish in the overall 2014 Elite Class Championships - Undertake pre season testing to enable bike and rider preparation to be at optimum level
What Team TKB Can Offer You In Return For Your Support Here at TKB racing we believe that it s not just about carrying your brand, it s about a partnership that will work in harmony to benefit both parties. Its easy to follow the normal avenues of branding clothing, branding bikes and media releases, however we at TKB want to step outside the box with our thinking and by doing so will be driven by any suggestions you may have to promote your brand. We would like to add our belief in our main selling feature. The uniqueness of the teams composition, brother and sister racing side by side..is made for heightened awareness and a multitude of opportunities to promote your brand, the sport and riders alike. Social media is the growing manner in which to represent any business, product or service and we will of course utilise our website and other social media tools to give endorsement to your support. You can rest assured that representation of your brand will be conducted with the utmost professionalism and the respect the team has already gained on the supermoto circuit and paddock will be bolstered by association with a top brand. Team TKB Suggested Support In order to make an effective challenge in the British Supermoto and Southern Supermoto Elite classes we would welcome any support in the following areas: Financial support toward fuel costs for transportation and race bikes Help and support with entry fees Free or discounted consumable items such as oil, chains and tyres Branded gazebo / race tent to shelter bikes and entertain guests Support toward branded team wear and promotional items such as banners and posters We would also welcome any other suggestions you have to assist in our aims of the 2014 race season
Conclusion: We hope this short proposal has provided you with a snapshot of the aims and objectives of Team TKB, given you a background into our two riders pedigree and further potential for rising to stardom in the world of supermoto. We have aimed to keep the proposal brief so as to encourage you to discuss further how we can work together in 2014 and hopefully beyond. Although our wish list covers allocation of support for the season we are open to discussions and negotiations in order to arrive at a compromise that helps both organisations in the partnership. You can rest assured by placing your trust in the TKB brand we will reward you with the highest possible recognition, representation and credits for such support. We are waiting to discuss further how we can progress our proposal and we would welcome you to contact us at: Mr Dave and Mrs Nicky Barrington Team Managers TKB Racing 31 Addison Close Gillingham Dorset SP8 4JS Tel: 01747 824451 / 07717617952 Email: tkbracing@sky.com Web: www.tkbracing.com