DRAG RACING DEMOGRAPHICS
Drag racing
delivers an upscale audience with above-average discretionary
income. Drag racing spectators are loyal to companies who support
their sport. 85 percent of racing fans say that they are more likely to choose a sponsors' products over comparable brands.
Some companies have not realized the possibilities of having a presence at motorsports events. As noted by the demographics stated below, various groups attend these events. Sponsorship of a race team can be used effectively in marketing strategy. Companies will have increased exposure of their product and/or service thereby expanding their target market. This may include groups unattainable through conventional advertising.
Companies that establish
a foothold in drag racing can influence the buying habits of 16-24
year old male spectators, who may stay involved with the sport throughout their entire lives.
Unlike many other types of motorsports, Drag Racing has experienced a fifty-three percent growth in attendance during the last ten years and continues to grow.
Drag Racing Fans Are
Males: (75%)
with a quickly growing number of women spectators and participants
Age:
12-17 : (12.2%); 18-24 : (13.5%); 25-34 : (19.6%); 35-44 : (23.6%); 45-54 : (19.3%); 55-64 : (8.2%); 65 + : (3.5%)
Married:
(56%)
High school
graduates: (42%) or with some college attendance (30%)
Drag racing
enthusiasts are do-it-yourselfers, interested mostly in automobiles
and home fix-ups. Seventy-two percent "always" or "usually"
perform their own vehicle maintenance.
As
you would expect, cars are important to this group.
They are very
active in sports and other outdoor activities, including camping,
swimming, hunting, motorcycle riding, and snowmobiling.
In keeping
with their active lifestyle, they travel often (55% travel 100
miles or more one way to attend a national event) and eat fast
food more often than the average American.
They are hearty
beer drinkers, with 90% choosing beer as their preferred alcoholic
beverage.These demographics show that drag racing provides a large and varied customer base to showcase your product. A marketing partnership with our race team will enhance your bottomline.
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