Chronicled within the walls of the NASCAR Hall of Fame are the
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Chronicled within the walls of the NASCAR Hall of Fame are the
Dear Partner: Chronicled within the walls of the NASCAR Hall of Fame are the stories and legends that have contributed to the history and heritage of NASCAR. They bring to life words such as courage, dedication, perseverance and skill. That same spirit can be found within the pages of a nationally distributed newsstand publication, The Officially Licensed NASCAR Hall of Fame Magazine. This publication honors NASCAR icons and is an enduring tribute to the drivers, executives, crew members, team owners, and others who have impacted the sport in the past and present. NASCAR and the NASCAR Hall of Fame partnered with FX Marketing, Inc. to make this exciting publication possible. The Officially Licensed NASCAR Hall of Fame Magazine features expert narrative supplemented with beautiful photos. The Officially Licensed NASCAR Hall of Fame Magazine will be nationally distributed at outlets that include Barnes and Noble, Walmart, Target, Books-A-Million, HMS Host airport stores, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and as an e-publication with Zinio. This is your chance to cross the checkered flag and be part of this Officially Licensed Yearbook for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Thank you in advance for taking the time to review the promotional materials provided by FX Marketing, Inc and for your consideration in participating in this special publication. Sincerely, Winston Kelley Executive Director NASCAR Hall of Fame Blake Davidson Managing Director, Licensed Products NASCAR OVERVIEW $9.95 US / $10.95 Canada The NASCAR Hall of Fame, located in Charlotte, NC, is a 150,000 SF world class facility honoring NASCAR and creating an enduring tribute to the drivers, crew members, team owners and other contributors who have impacted the sport in the past, present and future. The facility allows long-time fans the opportunity to relive NASCAR’s greatest moments and for new fans to learn about them through exhibit spaces showcasing the history and heritage of the sport, a state-of-the-art theater, a banked ramp leading to an upper floor of the facility featuring several historic cars, artifacts from NASCAR’s past, a behind-thescenes look at the preparation of a race car, a full-size transporter, NASCAR NUMBERS 2nd RATED REGULAR SEASON SPORT ON TELEVISION Broadcast in over 150 countries in 20 languages. A 10-MONTH NASCAR SEASON As a year-round sales cycle, with championship points races from February-November and events during every month of the year. EVENTS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA NASCAR sanctions 1,200 events at more than 100 tracks in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. NUMBER-ONE SPECTATOR SPORT Seventeen of the top 20 most attended annual U.S. sporting events are NASCAR events. WORLD-CLASS SPORTING EVENTS Forbes Magazine ranks the Daytona 500 as the world’s fourth most valuable sporting event brand and the second most valuable among sporting events held on an annual basis. FX Marketing Group, Inc. 300 S. Hyde Park Ave., Suite 202 Tampa, FL 33606 a racing simulator, and individual galleries telling the story of NASCAR’s history. The hall celebrated it’s grand opening on May 11, 2010. To commemorate each year, an OFFICIAL and EXCLUSIVE keepsake book (A4 and approximately 250 pages, in full color) will beautifully illustrate in lavish detail the history of the sport featuring The Five Inductees, The 25 Nominees, The Selection Process, and The Hall itself. This COLLECTABLE will certainly be on every fan’s wish list and made available through number of distribution outlets (see details attached). CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS More Fortune 500 companies rely on NASCAR to build their brands and market their products and services than any other sport. A BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS PLATFORM A proven venue for marketers to reach trade audiences, develop cross-promotions and forge marketing alliances. NUMBER ONE IN FAN LOYALTY Fans are three times as likely as non-fans to try and purchase NASCAR sponsors’ products and services. SOURCE: Ipsos, 2009 NASCAR Brand Tracker INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE International growth includes regular NASCAR racing series with targeted initiatives through NASCAR Mexico and NASCAR Canada. MILLIONS OF FANS One in three U.S. adults are NASCAR fans. Phone: (813) 283-0100 Fax: (866) 668-5412 NASCAR.FXMarketingGroup.com www.FXMarketingGroup.com CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 20: Richard Petty signs autographs during the Walk of Fame unveiling at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR) CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 20: Junior Johnson signs autographs during the Walk of Fame unveiling at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR) CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 11: NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne signs autographs for fans outside during the NASCAR Hall of Fame Grand Opening at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images for NASCAR Hall of Fame) DISTRIBUTION & CIRCULATION The book will be made available year-round at the Hall of Fame and at all NASCAR Hall of Fame Events and this special Collectable Edition will also be available for purchase at National Book Stores, News Agents, Retail Outlets, Official NASCAR Vendors, NASCAR Websites, Television Broadcasts and Radio Shows. ABOUT FX MARKETING GROUP, INC. In addition to being selected exclusively by NASCAR and the NASCAR Hall of Fame to publish the Official Hall of Fame Book for years to come, FX has worked as an international sports marketing, event management and publishing firm since 1996. FX has worked with The Recording Academy® in publishing Official GRAMMY® Awards Souvenir Book, The NFL Hall of Fame, NFL Alumni Association, U.S. Special Forces, The PGA Tour, Americas Cup, IMG, Skins Game, ESPN, and Bass Masters, just to name a few. Please go to www.fxmarketinggroup.com for company details and digital samples of previous works. 60th Anniversary U.S. Special Forces 1952 - 2012 Call today to Ensure your company’s alignment with the #1 Motorsport in the U.S. Giacomo La Rosa Chief Content Officer FX Marketing Group, Inc. Tel: (813) 435-6133 Fax: (866) 668-5412 [email protected] FX Marketing Group, Inc. 300 S. Hyde Park Ave., Suite 202 Tampa, FL 33606 Phone: (813) 283-0100 Fax: (866) 668-5412 NASCAR.FXMarketingGroup.com www.FXMarketingGroup.com NASCAR HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2013 Cotton Owens Buck Baker Herb Thomas Rusty Wallace Leonard Wood FX Marketing Group, Inc. 300 S. Hyde Park Ave., Suite 202 Tampa, FL 33606 Phone: (813) 283-0100 Fax: (866) 668-5412 NASCAR.FXMarketingGroup.com www.FXMarketingGroup.com