Not a NASCAR story but thought readers would be interested – Add Davey Hamilton to the list of racers who have been basted by Big Daddy’s BBQ Sauces and Spices. Big Daddy’s has failed to deliver its payment for sponsorship of Hamilton’s Indy Racing League car, which is owned by Rick Galles of Albuquerque, N.M. The team is expected to announce today that it is disbanding for the remainder of the season. See the complete story at: Hamilton’s sponsorship deal collapses (SpeedNet) Unbelievable!! — Got a Press Release from Big Daddy’s, almost didn’t post it but decided it was not fair to the readers, anyhow here it is: “Big Daddy’s BBQ had previously announced its sponsorship of Galles Racing’s IRL team, however now is suffering another casualty in its sponsorship efforts due to its inability to recover from its major loss of funds stemming from a deal with investment banking firm, J.B. Marc & Associates of New York City. Big Daddy’s had previously released a similar statement of explanation why it lost its deal with Junie Donlavey Racing and now announces that their IRL sponsorship with Galles Racing has suffered the same fate. When the “BIGD” stock was trading at $4.50 per share plus, Davey Hamilton and Dan Lloyd met with J.B. Marc and Associates executives Joe Blumenthal and Karlton Zamost, and left that meeting feeling all was well and the future was bright, but obviously the rest is history. Although all parties involved knew it was an uphill battle, Galles Racing, Davey Hamilton and Big Daddy’s have been working to get past the loss and continue the sponsorship deal, but with the adverse publicity directed towards Big Daddy’s, Galles Racing and Davey Hamilton have undergone a great deal of undeserved criticism, therefore Galles Racing and Big Daddy’s have decided to step back for now and work towards the future for a strong, first class team. Big Daddy’s BBQ wishes the very best for Galles Racing in its efforts for the 1999 season and will assist in any way possible to secure sponsorship for the fine organization Rick Galles has put together.” Don’t email me on this, go to www.bigdaddysbbq.com to make comments(looks like the email is getting kicked back or refused now)
