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IRP #41: Jim Hanks on Challenges and Opportunities in Series Promotion

IRP #41: Jim Hanks on Challenges and Opportunities in Series Promotion

FromThe Inside Racing Podcast


IRP #41: Jim Hanks on Challenges and Opportunities in Series Promotion

FromThe Inside Racing Podcast

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jun 27, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Do racing promoters have common traits? What are the challenges in promoting a touring series? How has short track racing changed over the years? On this episode of The Inside Racing Podcast, we continue our conversation with Must See Racing's Jim Hanks. Jim shares how he moved from broadcasting racing to co-promoting racing to establishing his own sprint car series. The evolution uncovers some common challenges racing promoters face. You'll get to hear firsthand the critical decisions Jim has made while building his business. Business expert and motorsports professional John Robbins digs deep to understand what it takes to survive and thrive as a racing promoter. This episode will definitely make you think. Whether you are just getting started or you've been promoting racing for decades, there's something here for you.   Want more episodes like this? Visit www.NSTAracing.com/archive for past episodes. Become a VIP Listener and get access to exclusive listener bonuses. Join the conversation on Twitter (@NSTA_Racing), Facebook (@NSTAracing) or email podcast@NSTAracing.com.   Want to learn more about Must See Racing or get in touch with Jim? Visit www.mustseeracing.com. Don't forget to look for the Must See Racing Sprint Series on MAVTV this season.
Released:
Jun 27, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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John Robbins: Business strategist, coach and consultant for more than a decade shares his strategies, frameworks, tips and best practices to help you preserve and grow your racing operation. You'll hear from handpicked experts inside and outside the industry as they share their insights, stories and opinions about the business of racing. It's about understanding what goes on behind the scenes at race tracks, with sanctioning bodies, inside race teams and among industry professionals. It's also about uncovering the latest trends and gathering valuable insights from people across the world of business. John has combined his experience of growing up at the track and a passion for business to bring a unique, fun and real perspective to the business of racing. His work has allowed him to help track owners across the country develop and execute strategies to grow revenue and increase profitability, attract and retain sponsors and engage race fans. Sales, prospecting, sponsorship, media, public relations, event promotion, motorsports strategy, ticketing, social media, technology, fan experience, entertainment, attractions, concessions, merchandise, staffing, operations, finance, economic development, and all the other things that work (and don't work) in the business of racing to help support, preserve and grow short track racing in America.