How can athletes bring value to sponsors by reaching new audiences outside traditional motorsports fans?
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Athletes should think about reaching people who don't already watch motorsports rather than just competing for existing fans' attention. This means marketing to diverse audiences through unique personal attributes, partnering with non-automotive brands (hotels, lawn care, toothpaste companies), and thinking about 'the man in the moment' - reaching people regardless of profession who share racing as a common interest. Looking at NASCAR's diverse sponsor base (fast food, beverages, soda companies) provides examples of thinking outside the traditional automotive/tool company box.
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