3. NASCAR’s Female Fans 240 million women consider themselves motorsports fans 40% of NASCAR’s 75 million fans are women 83% of American purchasing decisions are made by women *** All statistics courtesy of the listed racing circuits themselves
4. NASCAR’s Female Fans According to a recent Trend Sight Group study, American women make the buying decisions for: 83% of consumer product purchases 55% of consumer electronic purchases 80% of home improvement purchases 60% of new car purchases 83% of personal/family investment opportunities
5. NASCAR’s Female Fans The same Trend Sight Study found the following tendencies among American women: Female motorsports fans tended to be more loyal than the average American woman as 48% of motorsports fans buy specific brands due in large part to their motorsports association In 85% of American married households women handle the checkbook and the bills. 95% of female internet users declared that their buying decisions are influenced by direct recommendations from friends and other consumers.
6. NASCAR in 2009 To date there has been no direct vehicle to connect brands with females in motorsports, including: Drivers/Personalities Powerful executives/owners Race team members And, most importantly, the fans
7. NASCAR in 2009 The overwhelming majority of marketing campaigns and membership organizations involved with NASCAR target the traditional “good ol’ boy” male demographic An unprecedented number of women are involved with motorsports as drivers, pit crew members, league executives, and, most importantly, fans Multiple sponsors have dropped NASCAR activation programs because conventional NASCAR options have become too expensive in the down economy
8. Women In Motorsports in 2009 Danica Patrick Kate and Diana Harker Ashley Force Sarah Fisher Erin Crocker
10. Track Chic Overview Track Chic is an online/offline member community designed exclusively for women that isn’t driver or circuit specific Track Chic is the first organization of its kind to foster strong relationships with major motorsports sanctioning bodies including ISC, SMI, and IRL Track Chic is devoted to pampering and celebrating all women participating in motorsports as drivers, executives, and fans Track Chic’s NASCAR activation program promises to directly connect sponsors with NASCAR’s female demographic at a fraction of the traditional NASCAR sponsorship cost Track Chic offers its members various socializing opportunities both online and at the track
11. Track Chic’s Features Track Chic provides its members with four features: Hospitality Events – Trackside opportunities include product sampling, cooking demonstrations, special prizes/contests, and attractive “Lug Nut” male hosts Boutique – Track Chic apparel, jewelry, and accessories are designed to fit women and come in sassy styles (casual fit for the track) and classy styles (upscale fit for work on Monday) Social CommunityChannels – The Track Chic social community extends far beyond the track as members communicate through social media platforms, member conventions, and Track Chic media outlets, including Track Chic LIVE!/Race Fan Radio and Track Chic TV Personal Entrepreneurship – Members earn commission when they sign new members and when those recruits make boutique purchases
12. Track Chic Hospitality Member Interaction and Free Apparel Special Events and Contests Product Sampling and Demonstrations Lug Nut Hosts
14. Track Chic Social Channels Track Chic’s Women Behind the Wheels Feature Track Chic TV Streaming Video Track Chic’s Facebook Fan Page Track Chic LIVE!/Race Fan Radio
15. Track Chic Entrepreneurship Mary Kay type direct sales opportunities Open-ended opportunity for “crew chiefs” to achieve personal growth and financial success Track Chic will distribute earnings to “crew chiefs” themselves or to their favorite charity
17. The Power of Track Chic 1,200 members in North America (including Mexico and Canada) Impressive online presence – trackchic.com has generated over 2,000,000 web hits and track chic’s MySpace account has over 1,500 fans. Two successful test events to date (one NHRA, one Grand-Am) drawing over 60,000 people Track Chic has garnered the support of major track operators ISC, SMI, and IRL
18. Track Chic Testimonials “I was traveling yesterday from the Petite Le Mans home to Charlotte and heard the broadcast on the radio talking about Marsha Mason and all the women broadcasters talking about racing. I almost teared up. I love racing and enjoy smart women speaking about a subject that is just not talked about enough. Its almost like a secret society.” Lisa Wilson ISUZU Motors America “I encourage you to keep growing Track Chic. It’s a great idea and you are an independent voice not NASCAR controlled. With the merger of Champ car and the IRL, there will be more excitement in open wheel racing in the coming years, too. Thanks so much. I’m looking forward to combining our efforts to get women more and more interested in the sport.” Mary Scully Former Editor Racing Milestones
19. Track Chic Testimonials “What an awesome thing you are doing for women in motorsports. I would love to be a part of it!” Jamie Little NASCAR Pit Reporter ESPN “What a fantastic organization you’ve created! Motor sports are a fine example of the ‘hidden’ power of women in numbers. And I admire your courage to take on the male dominated sports marketing machine.” Kristi Faulkner Womenk!nd “We think what you are doing is spot-on. In our past, we have worked with Jack Daniels on a marketing-to-women program-- which would have been a perfect fit for you. In the meantime, we've got a lot of heart for all that you are doing. “ Diane Ridgway-Cross Frank About Women “I visited the trackchic.com website and thought it was wonderful. There are so many amazing women out there enjoying the same passion, SPEED!!” Melanie Snow Driver and Team Owner Snow Racing
20. Track Chic NASCAR Debut November 22 - Homestead-Miami Speedway’s Ford 400 2009 NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup Finale Trade show type hospitality event open for all women attending the race – a drive to recruit new members Awareness campaign for Track Chic and sponsors
22. Potential Track Chic Sponsor Benefits Sponsors can capitalize on Track Chic as an affordable sponsorship alternative through: Title Sponsorship – Sponsors can co-brand themselves with Track Chic on the ground level as the title sponsor (i.e. Track Chic brought to you by…) Co-Marketing Campaigns – Sponsors can utilize Track Chic for B2B opportunities, activating trackside promotional programs in tandem with other sponsors seeking to reach the female demographic in motorsports Membership Feature Naming Rights – Sponsors can take ownership of specific Track Chic features to promote their brand (i.e. Lug Nuts sponsored by … or The Track Chic Boutique brought to you by …) Trade-Show Type Activation – Sponsors can capitalize on Track Chic’s on-track visibility by setting up product demonstrations or sampling stations in Track Chic hospitality tents
23. 2010 Activation Opportunities 40 Motorsports hospitality events over 10 months Event features will include: Meet and Greet with famous drivers and celebrities Sponsor specific promotional activities Live musical performances Fashion shows Lug Nut hosts and interaction Sassy and Classy apparel and merchandise sales Sponsor integration into social channels including: Trackchic.com Track Chic TV Track Chic LIVE!/Race Fan Radio Track Chic Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace pages
26. Contact This is the one and only opportunity to get involved on the ground floor with Track Chic. Don’t miss the chance to co-brand your company at an affordable cost with an organization dedicated to reaching the untapped female demographic in motorsports. Contact Graham Chapman by phone at 919-459-8157 or through email at gchapman@919marketing.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities for the Homestead event or the 2010 season.