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Originally Posted by IA-Howitzer
Well, of course they have tons of money. Personaly I would guess about 25-50 million per year. That might sound like it is a bit much, but they have tons of huge name brand sponsors. Coca Cola bought some air time at the National event and had their logo out on the screen for a while. On top of all the other costs, they have to have enough money to buy transporation for themselves (Segways)and tons of other expeses.
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May I suggest looking at the 2004 Annual Summary? (p. 21)
http://www.usfirst.org/about/2004/annualreport2004.pdf
BTW, the Segways are brought in by the judges themselves, FIRST did not buy them.