Quote Originally Posted by DarthBeavis View Post
Just had a thought. if you start your own website you can probably get sponsored without ever having competed a build. stranger things have happened.
Very good point. Having a professionally looking website really will get you a long way. Add in a small blog, sharing your passion with the world and why you love it so much. Then some nice related pictures (preferably your own), and some cool flashy colors . That'll get their attention .