Tony Siragusa has a project underway but it may be in jeopardy. His ’68 Dodge Charger is close to being completed but like many of us during this time, he has lost his job. However it is not only that the car is not complete. The Charger was planned to be an integral part of the family’s daily function as well as fulfilling a long anticipated event. The plan was that when the car was finished, Tony and his dad would travel Route 66 in an epic father and son road trip. After that, the Charger was slated to go into service as the family’s daily driver.
Being a husband and father of two young boys, Tony knows that the basic responsibilities come first! All of the necessary economic adjustments have been made and as the job hunt goes forward, most extracurricular activities that are not central to their daily living have been postponed or canceled outright. The Charger project however, has proven to be something that has become very important to the entire family.
Tony’s sons Alex and Brandon spend lots of time helping their dad and they are learning the skills and knowledge that goes along with the hobby. With the entire activity taking place at home, Tony’s wife Brenda who is also involved in the project can keep track of everyone easily and make sure all runs smoothly. Tony’s dad also helps when he can, so in essence three generations of the family are sharing time and experiences that can never be replaced no matter how much money is involved. Clearly this is more than just a car build.
So the question arose, how could he keep progress moving forward on the Charger despite the difficult economic situation that he found himself in? Being involved in hot rodding and muscle cars, Tony knew that some magnificent vehicles have been financed with the help of business sponsorships. He wondered if that was an option for him. He logged onto the Pro-Touring.com website, detailed his situation on their forum and asked if anyone had any information or experience on sponsorships.
Some good information was passed along on the thread and it can be found at here. However I have an idea that the readers of Street Legal TV might have more information to add to the mix. Perhaps you found yourself in a similar situation and could pass along something that might be helpful? Innovation and problem solving are two attributes that people involved in building cars have in abundance. Your input may help a family keep a dream alive!