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In a groundbreaking collaboration, the BMW Car Club of America (BMW CCA) and Track Rabbit®, the innovative marketing-based event registration, member management, and administrative e-commerce platform, have joined forces. This transformative long-term partnership is made possible through the Andy Lally ALIVE ecosystem, marking the first of its kind in the motorsports industry. BMW CCA has agreed to have all its chapters utilize Track Rabbit in the 2024 season and beyond. The terms of the Agreement are not disclosed, but there is a final operational collaboration between Track Rabbit and a Board-assigned team that is expected to be completed successfully during the next several weeks, required as part of the Agreement. They are pioneering a new era, poised to reshape the dynamics and operations of the industry, elevating efficiency and excellence for motorsports organizations, tracks, clubs, schools, and enthusiasts nationwide.

Setting the Standard with a Unique, Curated Platform

Through innovative concepts and a strong customer feedback loop, Track Rabbit is setting the industry standard with its ever-evolving, agile, and comprehensive feature set. It is complemented with concepts and tactics, such as the use of a branded white-label site, to ensure clients are protected and can re-market to their customer base and acquire new customers in tandem. Track Rabbit also offers generous sponsorships, advanced marketing support, and ways to help promote within it, creating additional revenue streams for organizations like BMW CCA and many more.

Tommy Atadan, Product Manager of Track Rabbit, stated, “The journey to develop the right product has spanned several years, during which we have consistently adapted and innovated, garnering recognition from organizations that have previously partnered with us or explored our platform. We are committed to this ongoing process of platform enhancement to cater to the unique needs of every organization. Notably, BMW CCA will benefit from the automation of aggregated chapter event information and data in order to make data-driven business decisions, a groundbreaking feature yet to be offered by any other platform. This aggregation also enables BMW members to seamlessly explore all chapters without distractions, keeping the community aspect of the club intact.”

Partner-Centered Business Model

“Our business model has and always will be about being a partner, not a vendor. We partner with tracks, schools, and clubs as the backbone of the industry. If we help strengthen the backbone, we all win. It’s been a challenging journey to reach this point, but we have finally emerged as the organization we aspired to become.” said David Atadan, Co-founder of Track Rabbit and Andy Lally ALIVE.

Andy Lally ALIVE’s brand promise is to connect automotive enthusiasts and the motorsports industry through marketing and technology platforms, solutions, and services, proven through Track Rabbit’s account, customer service, implementation, and marketing and technology experts become an extension of client teams to protect clients’ business, while simultaneously increasing organizations’ ROI. Track Rabbits modern technology is also provided to customers at cost, which saves clients ~40-60%.

“There are no hidden last-minute fees, we are transparent in our partnership-centered business model, where it’s a win-win for everyone. Our platform also uses modern technology, such as built-in marketing automation and innovative social components, to keep users connected and engaged, increase revenue and decrease costs. It is just one of many leveraged offerings within the Andy Lally ALIVE ecosystem and is managed by a team of experts who partner with clients to build their business utilizing both features within the technology and through sister platforms, solutions, and services. When it comes to Track Rabbit customer service, we are truly an extension of our clients teams. Our customer service team is available for support up to 19 hours a day, 7 days a week. We help to build and secure your base. We are all about acquisition, loyalty, wallet share, and retention for everyone.” said Victoria Drach, Director of Operations at ALIVE.

Enhancing the BMW Experience

Frank Patek, Executive Director of the BMW Car Club of America, added, “I admire Track Rabbit’s tenacity and determination to rebuild after our first go-round a few years ago. Most people would have likely paused their development and put us down to a bad memory. Track Rabbit is playing the long game and has built what the industry needs and is backing it up with extraordinary service – the kind nobody gives or receives these days. They truly understand partnership.”

The Track Rabbit platform offers amplified usability tailored to support the official mission of BMW CCA: “to enhance the BMW experience for its members by providing services, support, information, and activities that promote camaraderie and encourage social awareness and responsibility.”

Eddy Funahashi, Chairman of the Board at BMW CCA, noted, “I am impressed with the caliber of people, their commitment, and their swift response in delivering on their promises. They have the integrity, vision, tenacity, and determination to build Track Rabbit the right way. We are organized into five regions and 69 chapters, with more than 55,000 active members. We take this partnership seriously, and Track Rabbit has made changes swiftly, proactively developing what our organization needs to ensure a seamless transition during this platform change. The switch will be easy; we have tested the system, and there will be no lack of continuity. We are excited to be a part of the ALIVE ecosystem and Track Rabbit family.”

A New Era for Motorsports Excellence

The partnership between BMW CCA and Track Rabbit signifies a revolutionary step in the motorsports industry. With a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence, they aim to redefine the landscape for motorsports organizations, tracks, clubs, and schools nationwide. As BMW CCA embraces the Track Rabbit platform and the ALIVE ecosystem, the future of motorsports promises to be more connected, efficient, and prosperous for all involved.

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