Do you think making a petition could get kodak to fully sponsor the #4 car on tonys team?

Question

hopefully maybe just for select races then like they did once or twice with penske that kodak #4 had quite the history in nascar.

Answer 1

Unfortunately the Kodak company has had it's share of hard times with the digital revolution, it's having a difficult time keeping up.  So, most likely it probably wouldn't do much good.

It's all about $$

edit:That'd be great, I'm an amateur photographer, so I'd love to see it, I still go old school, SLR. Kodak's the best film out there.

Answer 2

Not just a petition but if it does a lot better next year then maybe... Just my opinion.

Answer 3

What Winter Glory says.

Sponsorships: when thinking about who might sponsor what car you've got to think about the economy. Right now lots of big guns are in a down cycle. Look at who is making money: energy companies, especially oil companies, companies that offer good merchandise for a fair price, some home improvement places (although Home Depot seems to be having issues), cell phone companies, technology companies, etc. Watch for companies who are fuel dependent to start to pull back: Fed Ex, UPS, etc.

So if you think on it, you can understand why Kodak is not going to be a primary sponsor: the emergence of digital photo equipment. If you want to petition someone, start with those who are raking in the big bucks, not the ones who are laying off workers.

Answer 4

Kodak is barely hanging on to being a company. I agree that would be cool, but it's unrealistic.

Answer 5

How about State Water Heaters? They're already in a sponsorship deal with Haas, and they used to sponsor Ward Burton in the 4 as well!

Answer 6

I remember last year when people were trying to get a petition going to let JR keep the number 8........

We all know how that ended.

Answer 7

Kind of doubt that they would. Out of respect to Morgan-McClure Motorsports if nothing else. The McClures and Kodak split on good terms when sponsorship went to original #77 team. So now that Morgan-McClure can't run due to lack of sponsorship it'd be a smack in the face to once again sponsor a #4 car. Also agree with previous answer that $$$ would be a factor with Kodak as well....their spreadsheet is not as stable as it was a few years ago. If they stay in NASCAR, chances are they will stay with PENSKE.

Answer 8

I think the days of sole sponsorship are about over nobody can afford to do it anymore or at least not willing too

Answer 9

Making a petition wouldn't work, but it would be cool if Kodak did sponsor the car