TEAM APE... HISTORY OF TEAM APE
Team APE was birthed in 1998 as a result of our desire to help more racers than the few that APE had been sponsoring for some time. We came up with a program in which a larger segment of the racing community would be able to benefit while at the same time APE would reap the advantage of broader advertising. Our sponsorship has been profitable for everyone involved and each successive year we have anticipated with excitement the Team growing larger.
If you are interested in being a part of Team APE please read on. You will discover what is required of you as part of our team. You'll gain information about the benefits you receive by being a team member, and we've even added a little section that is helpful in making your first resume. Don't worry if you are new to racing, or feel too insignificant to get race support. We made this program for you.

TEAM APE RACE SUPPORT APPLICATION
The first important qualifier to be a Team APE member is that you have a race vehicle and are a member of a sanctioned racing organization. You must be in current standing and a participant on a regular basis.
The second important qualifier is the vehicle must be powered by a four stroke Japanese motorcycle engine.

If you pass the above requirements then you are eligible to apply for a Team APE membership. Here is what you need to do:

Send your resume, along with a photograph of your race vehicle to:
A.P.E.
attn.: Dianne Eshbach
P.O.Box 6998
Burbank, CA. 91510

POSITION AVAILABLE

We are looking for a person who has basic knowledge of engines. Someone who is comfortable talking to riders from the everyday street bike rider looking for more power, to AMA super bike racers, to pro stock drag racers.

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How To Write A Resume
Simply put, resume is a word that simply tells the reader that the following will be a short account of one's qualifications for a particular position.


A resume should have enough information to convince them that supporting you will benefit their company.
We at APE are not impressed at the number of pages you can fill when sending a resume and we aren't concerned with the number of trophies you have. Nor do we keep a record of your less than perfect performances. We are concerned as to how you are going to represent us in a positive way. Therefore we want to know what type of racing you do, how long you've been racing, the highlights of your last racing season (if any), and what you are going to do this year. Pictures should always accompany a resume.
Here are some questions that a prospective sponsor will be thinking as he looks over your resume;

* Does the team/racer convey family oriented sports?

* Will there be plenty of exposure to spectators?

* Will this racer/team represent our company in a way that reflects the high standards we are known for?

* The bottom line: What is sponsoring you going to do for our company?
Keep in mind the things I listed and the questions above while putting your resume together. Be precise and to the point. Keep it simple, the prospective sponsor will be grateful.
Your resume should look something like this:

Your Name
Team Name (if applicable)
Street Address
City, State, Zip
phone number


Introduce yourself: This section can be as short as two or three sentences. State your name, where you live, marital status, children. Be personable. Allow the reader to get to know you to some extent. Don't go too far though. We really don't need to hear clear back to the time you were conceived, thanks.

Describe your race vehicle: What year, make, size of the engine. Perhaps you will want to say something about the tow vehicle or the race rig. Again, keep it simple.
Tell your racing history: When did you actually start racing? ( Not fair to mention street racing. You wouldn't do that anyway... would you?) Was there a special influence; person or incident that got you started? Then, tell a very short history of your last race season. Perhaps you haven't been racing for a year or two... tell when and what you did the last season you raced.
What are your goals for this year: This section is the most essential part of your entire resume. You need to be explicit. You don't need to give places, unless it is pertinent to your selling points, but you must put down how many races you intend to participate in and their locations for the entire racing season. If you will be displaying your vehicle in a show, at a dealership, or the local mall be sure to include the information. Even if you are only going to take the vehicle to your son's 'show and tell' at school, mention it. The more places your vehicle will be, the more people will see it and that will make your resume more appealing to a sponsor.
Note: Please, outside of having an unforeseen difficulty, plan to be at every function you have said you will participate in. It is in the least embarrassing and very unprofessional to find that your sponsor happened to be in town on business and made time in a busy schedule to drop by the track to see you race, but you didn't show up for the event because....

Any additional information: By the time you are finished with this part of your resume, the sponsor should be able to see a racer who understands his/ her role in the sponsored program, and a racer who is willing to promote the sponsors business.
Tell the potential sponsor know how much you appreciate them for taking the time to consider your resume.

Close with an explanation of how you are going to promote the sponsor. They will be making the right decision when they choose you because you are going to: Promote their company every time you show up at the racetrack. How? You will display their banner. You will have stickers on your bike and patches on your leathers. You'll even have patches on the team shirts. When you are in the winners circle you are going to thank the sponsor for all his help. You will even have stickers on your girlfriend's/ boyfriend's/ wife's/ husband's/ grandmother's car! And, is the sponsor aware that you need catalogs to hand out at the races? Anything else?

Sincerely,
Your Name Here