How to set up your profile

Complete this guide to create a professional, sponsor-ready profile in 10–15 minutes. Follow each step in order.

Step 1: Log in and navigate to your profile

1. Go to sponsordriven.com and sign in with your email

2. On your home screen, look for your profile card or click Profiles in the top menu

3. Find your competitor profile (labelled as "Driver," "Team," or "Individual")

4. Click Edit profile button or go to /{your-slug}/settings/profile

Expected result: You're now in your profile edit page

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Step 2: Add your profile image

1. Click the profile picture area (usually top left or centre)

2. Click Change photo or Upload photo

3. Select a clear, professional photo of yourself (or team logo if you're a team)

4. Crop if needed (aim for square format, at least 400×400 pixels)

5. Click Save or Upload

Recommended: Use a photo where you're clearly visible, smiling, in racing gear or professional clothing

Expected result: Your profile picture updates immediately across the site

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Step 3: Fill in your display name and bio

1. Click the Name field

2. Enter your name as you want it displayed (e.g., "Sarah Johnson" or "Apex Racing Team")

3. Click the Short bio field (usually labelled "About" or "Bio")

4. Write 2–3 sentences about yourself:

   • What you race (series, discipline, class)

   • Your current goal or recent highlight

   • What you're fundraising for

Example bio: "Formula 3 driver competing in the British F3 Championship 2024. Currently fundraising £15,000 for season entry fees. Based in Bristol."

1. Click Save

Expected result: Your name and bio appear on your public profile

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Step 4: Add your location and contact details

1. Find the Location field

2. Enter your city or region (e.g., "Bristol, UK")

3. Look for Social links or External links section

4. Add your most important social accounts:

   • Instagram (if you have racing content)

   • Twitter/X (if you're active in motorsport)

   • TikTok (if applicable)

   • YouTube (if you have video content)

   • Website (if you have a personal website)

5. Paste the full URL for each (e.g., https://instagram.com/yourhandle)

6. Click Save

What to skip: Don't add links to inactive accounts. Better to have 1 active link than 5 dead ones.

Expected result: Supporters can click your social links from your public profile

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Step 5: Select your motorsport discipline (Drivers only)

1. Go to Settings → Motorsport

2. Click Add championship or Add racing history

3. Search for your series/championship (e.g., "British F3," "Super 2000 Rally," "MotoE")

4. Select from the list

5. Add your current status (e.g., "Competing," "Finished 2023," "Reserve")

6. Click Save

If your series isn't listed:

• Try searching by broader term (e.g., "Formula 3" instead of "British F3")

• Contact support if your series is missing entirely

Expected result: Your motorsport history appears in your "Motorsport" tab

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Step 6: Set your profile visibility (Publish)

1. Look for a Publish or Make public button (usually in top right)

2. Confirm that you want to publish your profile

3. Your profile URL is now: sponsordriven.com/{your-profile-slug}

Before publishing, check:

• ✅ Profile picture is professional

• ✅ Bio is complete and specific

• ✅ Social links work

• ✅ Motorsport data is added (for drivers)

Expected result: Your profile is now visible to sponsors and supporters

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Step 7: Add at least one piece of content (Update or Media)

1. Go to Settings → Updates

2. Click Post new update

3. Write a short message (50–100 words) about:

   • A recent race result

   • An announcement

   • A fundraising goal

   • A thank you to sponsors

Example update: "Just finished round 3 of the championship! Finished 5th in a competitive field. Big thanks to [Sponsor Name] for their support. Next race is in 2 weeks at Brands Hatch."

1. Click Add image and upload a racing photo (action shot if possible)

2. Click Publish

Expected result: Your update appears on your profile

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Step 8: Set up your first funding option

Quick option: Enable one-time contributions

1. Go to Settings → Sponsorship packages (or Tiers)

2. Click Enable contributions or Add tier

3. Name it something simple like "Support my season" or "One-time support"

4. Set a description: "Help me reach my fundraising goal"

5. Click Save

Better option: Create sponsorship tiers (if you want recurring revenue)

1. Go to Settings → Sponsorship packages

2. Click Create tier

3. Create 3 tiers:

Tier	Price	Benefit
Bronze	£5–10/month	Monthly thank you post + exclusive updates
Silver	£20–50/month	Above + meet & greet at one race + monthly report
Gold	£100+/month	Above + car sticker/branding + VIP paddock access

1. For each tier, add 2–3 clear benefits

2. Click Save

Expected result: Supporters can see your tiers and choose how to support you

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Step 9: Complete payout setup (Required to receive money)

1. Go to Settings → Payouts

2. Click Set up payout or Add bank account

3. You'll be redirected to Stripe (Sponsor Driven's payment processor)

4. Follow Stripe's steps:

   • Confirm your full name and date of birth

   • Enter your UK bank account (sort code + account number)

   • Confirm your address

5. Click Complete setup

6. You'll be redirected back to Sponsor Driven

Expected result: Your profile now shows "Payout ready" and you can receive payments

⚠️ Important: Without this step, you won't get paid. Do this even if you haven't earned money yet.

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Step 10: Share your profile

1. Find your profile URL (looks like sponsordriven.com/your-name)

2. Copy the link

3. Share it on:

   • Your Instagram bio

   • Your Twitter/X profile

   • WhatsApp or email to friends/sponsors

   • Racing team group chats

   • Local motorsport club websites

Template share text:

"I'm racing this season and looking for support! Check out my profile and sponsor me: [your link]"

Expected result: People start visiting your profile

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Your Profile is Now Live ✅

You've completed the essentials. Now:

• Post a new update weekly – Keep your profile fresh

• Thank contributors publicly – Builds trust and encourages more support

• Update your results – Add race results as they happen

• Share your link – More shares = more views = more support

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Common Issues & Fixes

"My profile isn't showing up in search"

Profiles need to be published first. Check:

1. Go to your profile settings

2. Look for Publish or Make public button

3. If it's greyed out, you may be missing required info (photo, bio, social link)

Fix: Add missing info, then publish

"I can't add my motorsport series"

Your series may not be in our database yet.

Fix: Contact [email protected] with:

• Name of series (e.g., "British Super 2000 Rally Championship")

• Country

• Approximate date you competed in it

"Payout setup says 'Incomplete' or 'In review'"

Stripe may need more information.

Fix:

1. Go to Payouts page

2. Click Complete setup or Update information

3. Follow Stripe's prompts

4. Check your email for any requests from Stripe

"My photo isn't uploading"

File size or format issue.

Fix:

• Make sure image is under 5 MB

• Use .jpg, .png, or .webp format

• Try cropping the image smaller

• Try a different browser

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Next Steps

• Ready to get discovered? Read How to Promote Your Profile

• Want more supporters? See Creating Sponsorship Tiers

• Need to track results? Check Managing Your Race Schedule

• Questions about money? Go to Understanding Payouts