Hoffman Auto Racing

nowingsjeff · 6/30/09, 8:24 PM

Saw this on Hosehead's

"Hoffman Racing is announcing today that the 10 year marketing partnership we have had with Kroger and Procter&Gamble is coming to an end on 6/30/09. We want to thank Kroger and P&G for their support over the past 10 years. It has been one of the most successful and long lasting marketing partnerships in USAC over these years."

I guess a sign of the hard times we're all enduring.

Dirtfan · 6/30/09, 8:59 PM

Damn, if in fact this is true,this sucks. Maybe Rob can enlighten us?

Charles Nungester · 6/30/09, 9:10 PM

Wow, they've said many times that if not for the sponsors, They might not be racing. I hope they find a way to continue.

Chuck

Theokayman · 7/1/09, 6:17 AM

This will truly be weird for me. I've never been to a USAC sprint car race without the Kroger, P&G sponsored car competing. I knew the day was coming, but kept hoping it would continue a little longer. But they were winning races before the sponsors came about, and they'll continue winning races after the sponsors. Best of luck to Richard, Rob, Dan and the rest of the Hoffman team back at the farm. I look forward to seeing you next week.

Jake.

nowingsjeff · 7/1/09, 6:53 AM

Here's the whole press release.

THEY SAY “ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END”

Loveland, OH (June 29, 2009) -- Hoffman Racing is announcing today that the 10 year marketing partnership we have had with Kroger and Procter&Gamble is coming to an end on 6/30/09.

We want to thank Kroger and P&G for their support over the past 10 years. It has been one of the most successful and long lasting marketing partnerships in USAC over these years.

HAR is aggressively seeking new marketing partners. Anyone interesting in partnering with the winningest Team in the history of USAC Sprint car racing, and the defending National Champs should contact either Richard Hoffman at 513-575-4500 or 513-520-8950, richard@resultsplusmilford.com

or Tim Waechter at 513-284-1519 , twaechter@zoomtown.com .

We can customize a marketing program for anyone.

RacingGirl10 · 7/1/09, 8:18 AM

It will definitely be very strange to not see Kroger, Tide, Pringles, Bounty on the car. A moment we still laugh about was at Bloomington last sprint week. There was a young boy probably 5 sitting in front of my parents and I. As they were lining up for the feature I heard his dad ask him who he wanted to win. He said, "The grocery car daddy! That grocery guy is my friend!" Hey, the kid got his way!

Seadog · 7/1/09, 9:38 AM

I guess I won't have to go shop at Kroger and buy P & G products anymore...for real. I support sponsors that are IN racing.

BR20d · 7/1/09, 10:21 AM

You need to tell the sponsors that!!!

randyrad · 7/1/09, 11:45 AM

gonna miss my favorite paint scheme.

Lawrenceburger · 7/1/09, 2:19 PM

Wow, that is sad. I like the paint scheme on the car, but bringing back the old paint scheme wouldn't be all that bad either. Funny how something that was normal for several years, goes away for ten years, and now maybe comes back as a retro look.

Good luck HAR, I hope something works out for you guys!

6/30/09, 8:59 PM	#2 Re: Hoffman Auto Racing
Dirtfan Senior Member Race Count This Year: 51 Race Count Last Year: 57 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,515	Damn, if in fact this is true,this sucks. Maybe Rob can enlighten us? __________________ Dan Hetser "Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is not Promised"

6/30/09, 9:10 PM	#3 Re: Hoffman Auto Racing
Charles Nungester Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: 14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 21,305	Wow, they've said many times that if not for the sponsors, They might not be racing. I hope they find a way to continue. Chuck __________________ Charles Nungester

6/30/09, 8:24 PM	#1 Hoffman Auto Racing
nowingsjeff Senior Member Race Count This Year: 5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 417	Saw this on Hosehead's "Hoffman Racing is announcing today that the 10 year marketing partnership we have had with Kroger and Procter&Gamble is coming to an end on 6/30/09. We want to thank Kroger and P&G for their support over the past 10 years. It has been one of the most successful and long lasting marketing partnerships in USAC over these years." I guess a sign of the hard times we're all enduring.

7/1/09, 6:17 AM	#4 Re: Hoffman Auto Racing
Theokayman Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 142	This will truly be weird for me. I've never been to a USAC sprint car race without the Kroger, P&G sponsored car competing. I knew the day was coming, but kept hoping it would continue a little longer. But they were winning races before the sponsors came about, and they'll continue winning races after the sponsors. Best of luck to Richard, Rob, Dan and the rest of the Hoffman team back at the farm. I look forward to seeing you next week. Jake.

7/1/09, 6:53 AM	#5 Re: Hoffman Auto Racing
nowingsjeff Senior Member Race Count This Year: 5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 417	Here's the whole press release. THEY SAY “ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END” Loveland, OH (June 29, 2009) -- Hoffman Racing is announcing today that the 10 year marketing partnership we have had with Kroger and Procter&Gamble is coming to an end on 6/30/09. We want to thank Kroger and P&G for their support over the past 10 years. It has been one of the most successful and long lasting marketing partnerships in USAC over these years. HAR is aggressively seeking new marketing partners. Anyone interesting in partnering with the winningest Team in the history of USAC Sprint car racing, and the defending National Champs should contact either Richard Hoffman at 513-575-4500 or 513-520-8950, richard@resultsplusmilford.com or Tim Waechter at 513-284-1519 , twaechter@zoomtown.com . We can customize a marketing program for anyone.

7/1/09, 8:18 AM	#6 Re: Hoffman Auto Racing
RacingGirl10 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 180	It will definitely be very strange to not see Kroger, Tide, Pringles, Bounty on the car. A moment we still laugh about was at Bloomington last sprint week. There was a young boy probably 5 sitting in front of my parents and I. As they were lining up for the feature I heard his dad ask him who he wanted to win. He said, "The grocery car daddy! That grocery guy is my friend!" Hey, the kid got his way!

7/1/09, 9:38 AM	#7 Re: Hoffman Auto Racing
Seadog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,136	I guess I won't have to go shop at Kroger and buy P & G products anymore...for real. I support sponsors that are IN racing.

7/1/09, 10:21 AM	#8 Re: Hoffman Auto Racing
BR20d Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 21	You need to tell the sponsors that!!!

7/1/09, 11:45 AM	#9 Re: Hoffman Auto Racing
randyrad Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 110	gonna miss my favorite paint scheme.

7/1/09, 2:19 PM	#10 Re: Hoffman Auto Racing
Lawrenceburger Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 29	Wow, that is sad. I like the paint scheme on the car, but bringing back the old paint scheme wouldn't be all that bad either. Funny how something that was normal for several years, goes away for ten years, and now maybe comes back as a retro look. Good luck HAR, I hope something works out for you guys!