Guardian approval
Outreach from under-18s waits for a linked guardian to approve it before anything is sent.
For parents and guardians
Help your young driver find sponsors, safely
Junior motorsport is expensive, and most of the sponsorship work falls to parents. GridFuel does the heavy lifting and keeps you in control.
The parent's view
- You're running a sponsorship campaign alongside a full-time job
- You want your child involved, but not contacting strangers unsupervised
- Some sponsors aren't suitable for a young driver
- Costs need to be predictable
Built-in safeguards
Restricted sectors blocked
Alcohol, gambling and other unsuitable sectors are flagged and blocked for minors.
Sensitive data protected
Contact details and private notes stay hidden from a minor's view unless you allow them.
Clear, capped costs
Start free, see the cost of every paid action first and change plan at any time.
Paddock is designed for junior drivers
It includes a 14-day free trial with 10 prospects on day one, so you can see the results before paying.
Who it's for
Guides
Guides for drivers and parents
Start here if you are new to motorsport or to sponsorship.
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Frequently asked questions
Is GridFuel free?
Yes. The Grid plan is free and includes five researched prospects and fifteen email drafts a month. Paid plans add more prospects, personality profiles and tailored decks.
Does GridFuel send emails for me?
GridFuel drafts emails and schedules follow-ups. You review them, and they're sent from your own Gmail or Microsoft account once you connect it.
Can under-18s use GridFuel?
Yes, with a linked parent or guardian. Outreach waits for guardian approval, and unsuitable sectors such as alcohol and gambling are blocked.
How do credits work?
Plans include a monthly credit allowance. Each paid action, such as researching a prospect, shows its cost before it runs. If research fails, the credits are returned automatically.
Which languages does GridFuel support?
The web app and Android app are available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Dutch, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Hindi.
Which motorsport disciplines is it for?
Any discipline where drivers raise their own budget, including karting, junior single-seaters, touring cars, GT, rally and historic racing.
See how GridFuel fits your season
Create a free account and explore every step. No card needed.