OPPORTUNITIES
To maximize your participation in a motorsport marketing
program, it’s not just what happens "on
the track." It’s the combination of all
the activities that leaves a desired cumulative effect.
Such as...
PRESENCE:
•
Company logo prominently displayed on the racecar,
transporter, pit equipment, team uniforms, drivers's
suit and helmet.
• Team identification (i.e. "the your company
R&S-Ford driven by Chris Bingham").
• Tradeshow appearances with the racing car
and team drivers - a "show stopper."
• Product sampling displays.
• Race day/racetrack consumer promotions.
• Showcar promotions/appearances.
ADVERTISING:
• Use of the racing car, drivers and team in
TV, radio and print advertising.
• Joint advertising with co-partners.
• Advertising spin-off from co-partners.
• Trackside advertising.
PERSONALITIES:
• Racing car driver autograph sessions at key
locations and special events prior to each race, and
at the event itself.
• Racing car driver endorsements/spokespersons.
• Racing car driver and team appearances.
HOSPITALITY:
• At-track entertainment for VIPs, distributors,
clients, and employees in team hospitality area, complete
with catered lunches, refreshments, and give-aways.
• Media remote broadcasts, product sampling,
pit and paddock tours.
• Employee incentive programs, using quotas
for eligibility to enter contests to win tickets to
the race in their market.
• Sales force incentive promotions.
• Dealer/factory/office visits by drivers, team
and racing car.
PROMOTION:
• Direct mail, coupon books, point of purchase
materials themed to the racing program.
• Consumer contest - "Racing Team Prize
Package" and "VIP Weekend for Two"
in each event market.
• Merchandising of branded teamwear via trackside
sales, mail order, retail, Internet
• Displays and Event Promotion Day (usually
on a Wednesday and in town with media).
• Trade incentives.
PUBLICITY/P.R.:
• National and International media announcement
of company involvement with Landmark Racing.
• Company logos on all team media material.
• News releases.
• News conferences.
• Fan club.
• Community/charity programs.
• Charity/media promotions at key retailer or
location, with proceeds donated to charity.
• Media partner tie-ins.
• Specialized P.R. activities.
• Media giveaways.
EXPOSURE:
• In-car camera focused on company logo.
• Landmark Race Team web site.
• Dedicated team media coverage.
• Race event media coverage.
• At-track audience.
• Team stories in race programs.
• Television viewership in the millions.
SHOWS:
• Racing car and drivers at trade show displays.
• Dealer/sales meetings and conferences.
• Auto/motorsport shows.
• Consumer shows.
SPECIALTY:
• "Partner Day" at a racetrack, where
employees and customers can drive a racing car.
• Internal publications/newsletters.
• VIP race car rides.
• High performance/safe driving seminars and
training programs.
• Driver motivational speeches.
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