Partnerships & Supporters
Austin Varco brings a rare combination of racing talent, lived experience, and purpose to motorsports. As a competitive driver across stock car, sports car, and endurance racing, he is building a platform that extends beyond results on track. His mission to advance autism acceptance gives his racing career a clear identity, making him a distinctive and meaningful presence in the sport.
Partnering with Austin connects your brand with performance, visibility, and a mission centered on inclusion and possibility. Sponsors gain the opportunity to align with a driver who represents determination, advocacy, and a growing motorsports audience. To explore sponsorship, media, or partnership opportunities, contact Austin to start the conversation.
Special Needz Coffee
Ontario, CA | Partner
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 has been partnered with Austin’s racing program and Race4Autism since May 2023, and has seen the highs and lows of racing from Spec Miata to NASCAR.
Weis Environmental
Carlsbad, CA | Sponsor
Weis Environmental is an environmental consulting firm based in San Diego, CA providing clients environmental assessment, mitigation/remediation and monitoring services at the highest level of accuracy, data quality, technical defensibility and customer service. Weis joined as a partner for the Race4Autism events in 2024 and will ride along the Special Needz Coffee NASCAR Truck in 2025.
Tiger Lilly Creative Group
Santee, CA | Design and Wrap Sponsor
Tiger Lilly Creative Group has been in the graphics industry since 2007, and has been an official sponsor of Austin since May 2023. Tiger Lilly specializes in automobile wraps of all kinds and business graphics. “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.
Enceiba
Orange County, CA | Race4Autism Associate Sponsor
Led by Ecommerce and sales experts Brian and Leia Beck, Enceiba is one of the world’s most trusted Amazon consulting services. They are the only agency focused exclusively on helping B2B firms take control and grow on Amazon. Enceiba: Stand tall in the Amazon.
Haag Performance
Lodi, CA | Engine Sponsor | Driver
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.
Palomar Racing
San Diego, CA | Driver & Coach
Palomar Racing is a championship caliber endurance racing team hailing from San Diego, CA. With primary sponsorship from Palomar Solar and Roofing, Palomar Racing fields two BMW E36 endurance racecars in the competitive World Racing League GP1. Palomar won the Mid-West States Championship in WRL in 2024, with Austin running the car at Mid-Ohio and a 2nd place finish at Road America. With sights set on 2025, Palomar seeks to add a national championship to its impressive resume.
GTR Simulator
Los Angeles, CA | Simulator Sponsor for Race4Autism
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.
Mark Francis Racing
San Diego, CA | Driver & Coach
Mark Francis Racing is a boutique vintage racing operation and metal fabrication shop in Miramar, CA. Mark fields race cars in the Vintage Auto Racing Association (VARA), National Autosport Association (NASA), and Western Endurance Racing Championship (WERC). Austin currently races Mark’s BMW E46 in WERC E2 and BMW E92 in WERC E1.
La Jolla Independent BMW
San Diego, CA | Driver & Coach
La Jolla Independent BMW is anauto repair shop dedicated to BMWs offers restoration services for vintage models. While LJI’s and Carl Nelson’s contributions to the vintage BMW community has been undeniable for the last half-century, their mark on vintage racing has been nothing to scoff at. Fielding a nationally prepped and developed VARA B-Sedan BMW 2002 driven by Sam Smith, LJI is fielding Austin going into 2025.
G-LOC Brakes
Mooresville, NC | Sponsor
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.
Aardvarc Racing
San Diego, CA | Sponsor
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.
I/O Port Racing
Orinda, CA | Associate Sponsor
IO Port Racing Supplies has been a long time partner of Austin’s racing program. IO Port deals all kinds of racing supplies from driver safety equipment to car data acquisition systems from high-quality American vendors.
Simpson Race Products
Mooresville, NC| Associate Sponsor
Simpson Performance Products is an American motorsports parts supplier that manufactures safety products such as gloves, helmets, harness systems, driver's suits, head restraints, and shoes. It is marketed to racers ranging from participants at local track days to international Formula One and NASCAR teams. Simpson has been Austin’s suit provider since May 2023, and has provided Austin with safe and comfortable stylish race suits.
Weis Family Foundation
Carlsbad, CA | Sponsor
The Weis Family Foundation supports youth and young adults, especially those driving change through arts, science and innovation, to become the problem solvers our communities need. Together, we’re inspiring a legacy of bold thinkers and dedicated builders whose impact will ripple forward for generations.
Other Organizations and Support
NASCAR, Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), National Autosport Association (NASA), USC Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, Mazda Motorsports, Brian Bielanski, Sam McPeak, Ivan Velasco, Ana Maria Herrera, David & Suzanne Varco, Envirolawyer LLP, Autism Speaks, & many, many more.
Partner With Austin
Partner with Austin Varco to connect your brand with competitive motorsports, meaningful visibility, and a mission advancing autism acceptance. Sponsorship offers opportunities for audience engagement, authentic storytelling, and alignment with a driver defined by performance, purpose, and perseverance. Join Austin’s journey and build a partnership that makes an impact on and beyond the track.