The ATPA has long history of working with sponsors. No other group in the history of pulling has had more success with sponsorships, than the ATPA and its founder Tom McConnell. Through the years, the following companies below have worked with the ATPA and Tom McConnell with great success.
In 1994, Jasper Engines and Transmissions began a major sponsorship of the ATPA that lasted over 14 years. In 1996, the ATPA televised its first event on ESPN, and the sponsorships of Valco Products and Lucas Oil began, both lasting over a decade. As the ATPA grew, other familiar sponsorship names entered the sport of pulling through the ATPA, including K and N Filters, Duramax Diesel, Chevrolet, Allison Transmission, McCormick Tractor, Cen Pe Co Lubricants and in later years Howes Lubricator, U.S. Lube, Bubba Burgers, Faygo Soft Drinks, Rip It Energy Drinks, MoonPie snack foods, MoonPie Moonshine, and RAM Trucks.
“The key to success in sponsorship is understanding the client’s needs, goals and purpose for being involved. Each client is different and the key to successful sponsorship is achieving those goals.
National Television
Throughout his career, Tom has secured truck and tractor pulling content for national telelvision networks including
National and Local Brand Sponsorships
Here are some of the national and local brands that Tom McConnell has secured sponsorships for the pulling sport throughout the years.
If you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of the American Tractor Pullers Association,
please contact Tom McConnel at (502) 408-0461
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