Taku 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2005 Australia's international beer brand Foster's is about to race away from formula one. The 'Brand Republic' publication said the company's long running association with grand prix racing will begin to evaporate when Foster's withdraws its title sponsorship of the British GP. UK chairman and managing director of parent company Scottish & Newcastle, John Dunsmore, is reported to have remarked that the formula one connection 'no longer fits with (Foster's') core strategy'. Foster's has a contract with the British grand prix held at Silverstone until 2010, but Brand Republic said it is likely to have an 'opt-out' clause. Also in doubt is the title sponsorship of the Australian GP. Australian reports indicated that, with the beer market in decline, Foster's was likely to turn from grand prix sponsorship to, for example, international surfing contests. http://www.paddocktalk.com/news/html/modul...topic=8&catid=0 finally we'll be able to buy some decent beer at the gp's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2005 No more free drinks for Kimi after races... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjoseph 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2005 No more free drinks for Kimi after races... hehe don't worry he have JOHNNIE WALKER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecapdeville 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2005 hehe don't worry he have JOHNNIE WALKER yeah...he always have a bottle under his driver seat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennye 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2005 Interesting, lets see if Bud dips their toes into this series.... They are into every other racing series around the world big time, but only minor car sponsors in this series..... I would vote for Heineken, but that aint no fit. Hard Liquor is banned in America like tobacco, so that would not happen. It's after 12 noon here in NYC and I am now getting thirsty.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2005 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AutoRacer5 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2005 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! No More BEER! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2005 OMG, your stranger than i thought, how can you refuse more alcohol. Thats very odd! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferrariphile 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2005 I would vote for Heineken, but that aint no fit. Hard Liquor is banned in America like tobacco, so that would not happen. It's after 12 noon here in NYC and I am now getting thirsty.... What about Jim Beam (IRL and NASCRAP) and Jack Daniel's (my favorite whiskey after Jameson's is in NASCRAP)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2005 Why not smirnoff vodka advertise in f1, thats my personal fave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2005 Why not smirnoff vodka advertise in f1, thats my personal fave O YES!!!! Otherwise Absolute Vodka. Actually the World MotorBike Grand Prix in South Africa was sponsored by Skyy Vodka. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2005 mmmmmmmmmmm vodka Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjoseph 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2005 All these Vodka's can sponsor Midland next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2005 All these Vodka's can sponsor Midland next year True Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senna 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2005 Australian reports indicated that, with the beer market in decline, Foster's was likely to turn from grand prix sponsorship to, for example, international surfing contests. That Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted September 23, 2005 That Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senna 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2005 Yup can't remember the last time a surfing contest was on the tele......... It Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senna 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2005 Yes but the lovely Catherine Zeta-Jones made an English surf movie Probably whilst in your country considering our pitiful film industry and inauspicious weather Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttonfan 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2005 the stupid hurricane katrina messed up hollywood south, aka New Orleans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raikkonen_rulez 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2005 In Aus more people surf than watch F1, so it would make more sense to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
webBAAR 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2005 Pffft Fosters. I'd rather drink me own urine then go anywhere near a Fosters. The only time I enjoy a Fosters is when it is free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taku 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2005 Foster's confirms F1 involvement The Australian beer company has moved quickly to scotch reports that it is reducing its involvement in Formula 1. Foster's is one of the world's best-known supporters of Formula 1 and has been associated with the sport for over 20 years. Foster's sponsors three races: the Australian, San Marino and British Grands Prix and has premium trackside signage rights at 12 races and beer pouring rights at 13 races each year. Foster's says that it has long term arrangements in place with F1 as the Official Beer of Formula One and with the world surfing championship competition, as title sponsor of the Foster's Men's World Tour and that it remains committed to supporting both of these important, global properties. http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns15660.html ____________________ fear not fans of p**s poor beer at gps. fosters is not going anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Null 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2005 I watched some surfing today on eurosport... because there was nothing else on mind you, plus I watched it for about 5 minutes then got bored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bajo39 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2005 Foster's confirms F1 involvementThe Australian beer company has moved quickly to scotch reports that it is reducing its involvement in Formula 1. Foster's is one of the world's best-known supporters of Formula 1 and has been associated with the sport for over 20 years. Foster's sponsors three races: the Australian, San Marino and British Grands Prix and has premium trackside signage rights at 12 races and beer pouring rights at 13 races each year. Foster's says that it has long term arrangements in place with F1 as the Official Beer of Formula One and with the world surfing championship competition, as title sponsor of the Foster's Men's World Tour and that it remains committed to supporting both of these important, global properties. http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns15660.html ____________________ fear not fans of p**s poor beer at gps. fosters is not going anywhere. I usually get Fosters when I am in the US as it is not nearly as bad as most of their beers. Of course, in Canada, it is not worth drinking with 100s of excellent beers available at The Beer Store, the only beer store in Ontario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites