Partnerships & Supporters

Team with Austin to complement existing marketing goals, drive sales, experience B2B partnerships, and build customer relationships in a unique and memorable way. Asset opportunities include affiliate/ambassadorship, D2C/fan exposure, product tailoring, and more.

Many of our partners are related to the reasons we do what we do. If you think your brand would be an excellent fit with our mission, or for personal endorsements, speaking engagements, or more partnership information please reach out.

Special Needz Coffee

Ontario, CA | Title Sponsor, Spec Miata & Race4Autism
LA-based coffee shop Special Needz Coffee is a mobile coffee shop that provides employment opportunities for adults with disabilities and mental health conditions. Their mission is to provide a positive impact in their local communities one cup at a time. Special Needz Coffee will be taking on the title sponsorship role of Austin’s Spec Miata racing program for the 2023 season and beyond, as well as partnering up for the Race4Autism program at all 3 events in 2023.

Atoll Vodka

West Palm Beach, FL | Associate Sponsor of Austin Varco & Race4Autism
A life inspired by the sea: ”When our son was 2, we got the diagnosis that Reef was on the Spectrum. It has been a journey… Reef is now 5, and an amazing boy so full of life. He is our inspiration to raise awareness for Autism.” writes owner Triston Hunt.
Life Takes Atoll - values bound to sea and community, A portion of sales from every bottle of Atoll Vodka directly supports charities and research connected to Autism. Atoll Vodka can be purchased online or in-person around the country.

Tiger Lilly Creative Group

San Diego, CA | Official Sponsor
Tiger Lilly Creative Group has been in the graphics industry since 2007, always striving to do better and learn more. Our goal is to get to know the client so that we may provide them a design that fits their identity and vision.

“Our daughter, Lilly, is incredibly rare in so many ways and is the inspiration for us to move out on our own and start this business. She is also the reason behind the name and logo; our G’s are in the shape of a 6 because she has a rare chromosome 6 deletion. While she was in the NICU she had to undergo many trials and we often referred to her as Tiger Lilly for her courage, strength, and perseverance.” Micah, founder.

Haag Performance

Lodi, CA | Driver | Representative
Haag Performance is a family owned racing shop in northern California that specializes in Mazda powertrain development. Haag is trusted by Mazda Motorsports to be a preferred approved engine builder for the flagship Spec MX-5 national series. Haag’s success in club racing extends to the 1990’s high-revving rotary engines. Since then, they have fielded successful drivers and an incredible track record of success on a national level.

G-LOC Brakes

Mooresville, NC | Driver
G-LOC Brakes is a brake pad company built by racers, for racers. Since 2003, G-LOC Brakes has created deep relationships with amateur and professional racers across the country. Austin uses G-LOC brake pads on his Spec Miata.

GTR Simulator

Los Angeles, CA | Driver | Representative
GTR Simulator is a global sim racing equipment manufacturer headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. GTR Simulator was a pioneer of the sim racing industry during its inception and remains a powerful force today. With a wide range of models, GTR has a place for every level of sim racing enthusiast. GTR offers Austin a chance to hone his skills before hitting the track, and a fantastic platform for Race4Autism event attendees to learn what it’s like to experience a professional racecar driving simulator.

Aardvarc Racing

San Diego, CA | Driver | Partner
Aardvarc Racing carries a large selection of used and fully restored vintage wheels for both 4-lug and 5-lug BMW cars. Their inventory frequently includes BBS wheels, WEDS, Exim, Enkie, Alpina and OEM take-offs. They also have reconditioned seats and interiors from BMWs of the same vintage that are spectacular and show-quality. Aside from wheels and interiors, Aardvarc Racing also specializes in a huge inventory of restored and refurbished parts from a variety of other vintage automobiles from Fiat to Toyota and everything in between.

XTARBOY Media Group

La Mesa, CA | Austin’s Official Printing & Design Source
XTARBOY is a story. Founded in Chula Vista, CA, and established in La Mesa, it’s a representation of a journey, one with twists and falls. But even with those falls, we look to what we will accomplish instead of what we’ve already done. The Xtars are Closer than You Think. Xtarboy tactfully handles the printing and sourcing of materials for our team shirts and decals in the 2022 season.