With a total of one million dollars, comprising the contribution from Revell and Earnhardt, the Olympic sponsorship became a reality.
Mattes engaged in discussions regarding the deal with numerous individuals, but the one person he hesitated to approach was Teresa Earnhardt, the wife of Dale Earnhardt. He recognized the importance of Earnhardt himself addressing the matter with his wife and thus insisted that Earnhardt take the initiative to have a conversation with her about it.
