Saving cash is not a issue. Victor can fund the car out of his pocket without any problem. He is no different than some other car owners with money that are not willing to fund a car out of his own pocket. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. It's very simple. He has a car that is very capable of winning the championship and if you want to drive it you have to pay for the ride. No different than many other teams.
If Erica gets the backing, and I hope she does, she has a very good car to compete with for the championship and it would make a full field of 10. Good for racing.