its called KNOWING SOMEONE..your not gonna have a problem with someone thinking your a punk kid as much as you will be one guy out of millions wanting a sponsor..
I am sorry to tell you that unless you ,your father,mother or someone knows someone your chances of landing a sponsor is slim to none..and if you do it would be somthing like paying your entry fee.
SOOO...With that said..get close with someone who is somone in the business world and if they like you ..you may have a shot at a decent kind of sponsorship other then entry fee's etc.......
good luck.
Brian
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