Responses from motors ports companies and race teams

[dazzztay]

Hi all,

I have a 6 year old who we are trying to persuade to practise his writing, often easier said than done.

Recently we have had a few days out to some motorsports events, two wheeled and four wheeled, I have suggested to my son that he could write to some race teams and ask for stickers and posters, etc.... He thought this was a great idea and he has already written 2 letters this evening, the problem is, I don't know who to post them to.

Does anyone have any ideas of the teams or companies who are most likely to reply? I don't want him to be disappointed and I want to encourage him to continue writing, if we get a few responses then he might keep this up for a while, which would be great.

He is fickle, as all 6 year olds are, so any type of cool looking motorsports would be fine, or any other companies in general who might reply, were a motor sports family but any company or organisation who sends a response and a little something would be a big deal for him.

Does anyone have any advice or similar experience?

Thanks in advance PH!

[TheEnd]

I'd certainly go for some things like mclaren or AP racing.
Stickers might be the main thing, but you might get lucky with some more novelty smaller stuff, a teddy with a t shirt on etc.

[Jimmytno1]

I've sent you a pm

[Scousefella]

I know a chap who works for Redbull in MK - will PM him the link.

[Redlake27]

I've sent you a PM. If his letter is good, he might get an offer to be a copywriter. Or is child labour still illegal?

[Robw73]

Santa Pod usually offer children stickers at various car shows, so they might be worth a try, and possibly the BTCC teams who seem more geared up for crowd friendly promotional work.

[dazzztay]

Redlake27 said:

I've sent you a PM. If his letter is good, he might get an offer to be a copywriter. Or is child labour still illegal?

Hi chap,

I didn't get your PM, could you send it again please?

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Thanks to Jimmytno1 and the others for replies, ideas and responses so far!

[opieoilman]

Send one through to Opie Oils, The Fuel Depot, Cardrew Ind Est, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 1SS and we'll send him some stickers and any other bits we have.

Cheers

Tim

[jamescodriver]

If he writes to Velomoto, 30 Stanley Street, Mumbles, SA3 4NE he can have a sticker with his name on it and if I can find one a tshirt with a Mk2 Rally escort on it

• I used to this as a child and remember it well!

[belleair302]

If you PM me I will give you some contacts at McLaren (Marketing) who will help if at all possible.

[TheForceV4]

Threads like this are why I love Pistonheads. It really can be an ace place at times!

[geeks]

You have PM OP!

[BOBTEE]

Can I write in too, I'm 38!

[vx220]

Maybe try parts suppliers as well?

Demon Tweeks?

[benjj]

If your son likes soldiers as well as cars he can drop a letter to Mission Motorsport to blag some stickers.

Send to:

Mission Motorsport
Unit 11
W&G Estate
Challow
Wantage
Oxon
OX12 9TF

Address it to James Webley (workshop manager) and stick in a Dad's note saying I (Ben Williams) suggested it and you will get something back.

[dazzztay]

Thanks everyone - restoring my faith in human kindness!

[poppopbangbang]

We'll happily send him some bits of old F1 car if you think that would float his boat? PM me for the address.

[Slyjoe]

Drop me a line and I'll fill you in with some details for some Lewis and Nico stuff.

[Vaud]

poppopbangbang said:

We'll happily send him some bits of old F1 car if you think that would float his boat? PM me for the address.

Does that extend to adults as well? I have the 6th gear from a 2004, just need the rest...

[AndyAlfa18]

dazzztay said:

Hi all,

I have a 6 year old who we are trying to persuade to practise his writing, often easier said than done.

Recently we have had a few days out to some motorsports events, two wheeled and four wheeled, I have suggested to my son that he could write to some race teams and ask for stickers and posters, etc.... He thought this was a great idea and he has already written 2 letters this evening, the problem is, I don't know who to post them to.

Does anyone have any ideas of the teams or companies who are most likely to reply? I don't want him to be disappointed and I want to encourage him to continue writing, if we get a few responses then he might keep this up for a while, which would be great.

He is fickle, as all 6 year olds are, so any type of cool looking motorsports would be fine, or any other companies in general who might reply, were a motor sports family but any company or organisation who sends a response and a little something would be a big deal for him.

Does anyone have any advice or similar experience?

Thanks in advance PH!

I'm racing in the Alfa Championship this weekend, supporting British GT - I would be happy to provide you with a couple of tickets for the weekend if you wanted to come (I see it may be a bit of a trek, but the offer is there).