Thundercat Racing Briefing document 2015
- 2. Get Ready... ‘Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it’ - Alan Armstrong. Race teams, event staff, spectators, journalists, corporate clients, safety officials & regulatory bodies all preparing for a single focal point - to create one of the toughest sports on earth - ThunderCat Racing.
- 3. Join the global phenomenon In 2015 the UK will be entering it’s 12th year of running one of the most breathtaking watersports known to man 8 National championship events will test competitors cross varying challenges. Our venues are inplace and the anticipation is building - we now wish to engage with partners to ensure every last opportunity is gained from this unique spectacle. - An opportunity to access active consumer participation groups on a face to face platform. - An opportunity to join a global network whether you’re starting a brand campaign or wishing to expand into international markets we can help deliver your message. - An opportunity for a host venue to capitalise on an entertainment package with proven industry returns. Ensure any KPI’s are spectacularly beaten. - An opportunity to become ingrained with a unique media tool, shape it’s future and gain access to untouched markets.
- 4. Contents 01.The Worlds toughest watersport 02.About ThunderCat Racing 03.Protecting our enviroment 04.Connecting with us 05.Partnership opportunities 06.Relativity 07.Request for further information
- 5. 01 Thundercat Racing - the world’s toughest watersport
- 6. The Sport A 4 metre inflatable boat is paired with a 50hp outboard motor and crewed by a special breed of sportsman - some of the world’s most skilful and fearless athletes. If your impression of powerboat racing is a sport of glamour and distant offshore entertainment, think again. ThunderCat Racing lay their courses just meters from the shore providing breathtaking entertainment for the crowds. The boats are totally unique that are capable of reaching speeds of 65mph and launch 20 feet into the air in their respective conditions. Whether watching in the United Kingdom or the beaches of South Africa the format and rules are exactly the same.
- 7. 03 ThunderCat Racing is known as grass root sport but it’s visual impact couldn’t be any further away. However it is the impact to our enviroment for which normally provides a stunning backdrop that we want to preserve and protect. To most powerboating and the enviroment aren’t words which creates synergy. ThunderCat Racing are conscious not only of our direct but cumulative impact. ThunderCat Racing is committed to protect the enviroment and it’s natural resources. The use of enviromentally-friendly products is currently being encouraged with the view to become mandatory for the global sport by 2016. Our engines emit low emissions with little noise compared to all other motorsports yet we are striving to take that further in developing a greener engine that can cope with the harsh enviroment it it thrown into. Racing for a greener future
- 9. Boat branding Host sponsorship Race sponsorship Corporate branding Event branding Does your brand have the ability to win Create a visual entertainment experience for your town Select from a range of platforms to attract your target market Entertain your existing or attract new with our high visual branding opportunities Why not take the naming rights to each of our race events Naming rights 1m branding space Branded team wear Website profile Direct economic impact Secondary impact Implement as part of business development strategy Surf sponsor Circuit sponsor Enduro sponsor VIP Hospitality sponsor Entertainment/ info zone Podium/trophy sponsor Branded TC staff uniform Whip flag branding Branded buoys Event fence branding Sponsorship and branding ThunderCat Racing has a range of opportunities for stakeholders to use a clean uncluttered platform to associate their brands, towns or products with. The levels available means there are packages to suit all budgets and objectives. Our venues are chosen to maximise footfall and return on investment for all our partners and sponsors. Floating flags Inflatable banners PR an Media Scale your brand with our global presence Social media campaign Global television Venue billboard
- 11. If you would like to know more or attain a quote for any of the services shown please do contact us, you will not be dissapointed... Organiser Fiona Pascoe t: +44(0) 77956 18701 e: fiona@thunderuk.com Events Coordinator James Tapp t: +44(0)75009 61171 e:james@thunderuk.com