#30-Todd Bodine and his truck series sponsor – sports drink maker Racers Edge – have combined to form the fan-based sponsorship program. Proceeds will go to funding some of his truck series program with Germain Racing. If enough people participate, the program could help Bodine compete in one of NASCAR’s top two divisions. It’s a more ambitious fan-based program than brother Brett achieved with his Nextel Cup team for the Brickyard 400 in 2003. Fans will pay a $240 annual fee to participate in Racers Edge Motorsports, the marketing company that will help sponsor Bodine. In return, fan sponsors will receive a package of goodies, including a T-shirt, decal, lanyard, autographed photo and more. They’ll also receive savings on dining, travel, entertainment and merchandise items. In addition, weekly and monthly drawings will be held for things ranging from pit and hospitality race passes to big-ticket items like large-screen televisions. A super sweepstakes offer for an expenses paid Race Fantasy Vacation to events at either Las Vegas or Daytona will be held.(Elmira Star Gazette), more info at Todd-bodine.com or racersedgeteam.com.(11-10-2005)
