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The Ask

Lay it all out here … How do we get non-automotive media to sit up and finally take notice of one of racing’s biggest events? With unprecedented access, new experiences and outside perspectives.

The Outcome

Let us know … How do we get non-automotive media to sit up and finally take notice of one of racing’s biggest events? With unprecedented access, new experiences and outside perspectives.

Impressions

34M

Lap On The Track partnership with Make-A-Wish Canada

2.8M

Fan Friday Media Relations

1.3M

Honda Indy Suite Media and Influencers

36k

Make-A-Wish Press Release

Tactics @ the Honda Indy Toronto

How do we get non-automotive media to sit up and finally take notice of one of racing’s biggest events? With unprecedented access, new experiences and outside perspectives.

1. Lap on the Track with James Hinchcliffe

We invited Toronto to test their skills against a racing legend on the go-kart track, with the proceeds supporting the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

2. Dinner with Ted

Select media had an exclusive invite to join Honda Performance Development President Ted Klaus to learn about what the next generation of racing will look like.

3. Trackside with influencers

Select media had an exclusive invite to join Honda Performance Development President Ted Klaus to learn about what the next generation of racing will look like.Some of the racing community’s most passionate fans shared a VIP view of exactly what goes on behind the scenes and in the pit.

4. Fan Fridays

We knew the passion of diehard racing fans is infectious. So we made sure media was right there with them at the heart of the action.

5. Partners

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