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Sonsors with names on the cars do have an exposure. It is much more of an exposure if they provide renumeration to the vehicle owner.
If there were a catastrophic accident with death or injury of a bystander or a group of bystanders, you can bet that a prominent name on a nastalgic drag race vehicle would be at risk.

There may not be a successful suit, but there may be a suit none the less that may demand some type of defense. I call it "being dragged through the mud".

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Tim, I agree..a sponsor could be dragged through the mud, but in the case of vintage racecars, we are not talking sponsors. None of the names on Howie's car are sponsoring him. Now if Valerie issues a licensing agreement, then possibly liable. If so concerned about being sued, then she would be better served leaving folks lone instead of jumping in and trying to make a buck off of her dad's name.