The nation is experiencing a recession that normally does not effect
the sports industry. Unfortunately, the recession is doing
just
that; from the NBA cutting 9% of its work force to the Arena Football
League cancelling its 2009 season, it proves to be no different for
NHRA Pro Stock Team owner/driver Tom Hammonds, who is having difficulty
securing sponsorship for his Race for Achievement Chevy Cobalt for the
2009 NHRA season.
"Everybody is out there looking for potential partners, and we are no
different," passionately states Tom Hammonds. "We need a partner like
all other race teams in order for us to be competitive and to keep
moving forward with our Race for Achievement program."
"Realistically, to have a chance for the Chase for the Championship, we
need to have a sponsor before the first race in Pomona, Calf. If not,
then, we may not be moving forward."