Motorsports is an exciting, effective, and fast-paced world to bring your brand to life. With many opportunities to take advantage of, a successful program requires some planning. There are some key questions here to get you started, followed up by a link to the ultimate guide to motorsports marketing, a place for you to pick up the fundamentals.
When it all comes together, your brand can win with motorsports marketing year after year. When you think of entering the space you can think of one of these topics as a place to get started. Start small, think sustainably, test and learn, and grow steadily toward the results.
1. Where do I start?
Starting with grassroots activation, your brand can generate value through motorsports with some less traditional marketing strategy.
🏁3 Ideas to Start in Motorsports Marketing
2. Can I manage my own sponsorship?
Going into sponsorship without representation is a bit like going to court without a lawyer. It's possible, it is just far more difficult. In the end, managing your own sponsorship program can leave big-time ROI on the table. Partnering with expertise will save you money in the long run.
🏁3 Things That Happen (or don't) When You Manage Your Own Sponsorship
3. What are some things that go wrong in motorsports marketing?
Start out strong straight from the beginning by keeping these key points in mind so you can avoid them.
🏁5 Common Pitfalls of Sponsorship Programs
4. Does my driver or team have to win races to get value?
Success on the track does not have to dictate the business results you gain from your marketing work. Plus, your marketing team cannot control what happens on the track. Focus on what you can control, which is the activation. Imagine your sponsorship has no branding and no logo placement. Could you still get maximum value?
🏁Do I Need to Win Races to Get Value From My Motorsports Sponsorship?
5. Can I even afford to be involved?
The myth is that motorsports is prohibitively expensive. With some creativity and insight, you will find there are more opportunities than meet the eye that will drive wide-ranging value.
🏁Infographic: Motorsports Sponsorship on Any Budget
We go into more detail about these topics with this Definitive Guide to Motorsports Marketing.
