SPONSORSHIP PROFILE CONTENTS S E C T I O N 1 INTRODUCTION Prestigious brands, powerful cars Partnering with winning team S E C T I O N 2 J R M N I S S A N & N I S M O JRM - new racing team, world class results Nissan - worlds second largest car company Nismo – a history of motorsport success S E C T I O N 3 FIA GT1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 10 events, 20 races, 4 continents SPONSORSHIP PROFILE 350 million households, 750 million viewers Bloomberg TV - access to decision makers S E C T I O N 4 JRM MULTI-MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES JRM television programming concepts Digital and mobile platform concepts S E C T I O N 5 PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Winning together, partnership benefits Marketing and sponsorship assets S E C T I O N 6 PACKAGE INVENTORIES Title Partner Official Partner Official Supplier S E C T I O N 1 INTRODUCTION SPONSORSHIP PROFILE R A W P O W E R DRAMATIC ACTION W O R L D W I D E E X P O S U R E S E C T I O N 1 Welcome to the FIA GT1 World Championship, where cutting-edge technology and world-class driving combine to create the definitive motorsport experience. This is where the automotive industry’s most prestigious brands build their reputations, battling for supremacy in a spectacular test of man and machine. With a heritage dating back to the 1920’s, GT racing has its roots in the earliest days of motorsport. Pioneering carmakers took part in Europe’s first ever endurance events, racing on grueling circuits like the Mille Miglia, the Tour de France, the Targa Florio and the legendary 24 Heures du Mans. With its iconic brands and desirable supercars, GT racing has come to symbolise aspiration and success. Almost a century after it was created, GT racing has evolved into a World Championship and 2011 marks the second season of the series in its dynamic new format. With 10 events and 20 races, fought out across four continents and attracting 750 million viewers globally, it takes GT racing to a new level. YOUR BRAND PARTNERING WITH A WINNING TEAM S E C T I O N 1 Formed at the beginning of this season, the JRM Nissan GT1 Racing Team has made a big impact in a very short space of time. Competing against established entries including Aston Martin, Corvette, Lamborghini and Ford, it has already taken three decisive race wins, including the prestigious Tourist Trophy at Silverstone, and has established itself as a major contender for this year’s titles. The combination of the FIA GT1 World Championship and the JRM Nissan GT1 Racing Team could provide the most exhilarating ride that your brand will ever experience. This is your unique opportunity to partner with a winning team and gain massive worldwide exposure from our unique, multi-media sponsorship platform. For the 2012 season, the JRM Nissan GT1 racing team currently has available a limited number of bespoke partnership and media packages for selected commercial partners. But to take advantage of this offer you will need to act fast. S E C T I O N 2 JRM, NISMO & NISSAN SPONSORSHIP PROFILE JRM – A NEW TEAM WITH WORLD-CLASS RESULTS S E C T I O N 2 An exciting new name in the world of GT racing, JRM is the official race partner of Nissan Motorsports International, bringing together almost two decades of motor racing experience including Formula 1 and the Le Mans Series. Operating from it’s state-of-the-art 50,000 sq ft motorsport centre in Rye, East Sussex, England, JRM has the technical expertise and practical hands-on knowledge to take on any engineering task and deliver immediate results, both on and off the race track. NISMO NISMO - Nissan Motorport International, established in 1984 as the motorsport and performance division of Nissan, NISMO specialises in the design and development of world-class race and rally cars, together with the management and promotion of all Nissan’s international racing activities. NISMO is responsible for the development of the Nissan GT-R for GT1 competition and provides technical support to the JRM team. NISMO’s remit also includes the planning, development and sales of competition parts for Nissan production cars. NISSAN CARS A GLOBAL OPERATION S E C T I O N 2 Selling more than four million cars each year and with an $80 billion plus annual turnover, Nissan is the world’s second largest car manufacturer. It’s flagship model is the Nissan GT-R – the same machine that is raced by the JRM Nissan GT1 Racing Team. Dynamic, aggressive, awe-inspiring, the GT-R incorporates state-of- the-art technology and ground-breaking design to create the ultimate driver’s car. Unveiled in 2007, the GT-R achieved instant notoriety among motor enthusiasts around the globe. NISSAN A P R O U D H I S T O R Y O F MOTORSPORT SUCCESS From its first ever race at the Tamagawa Speedway in 1936 to its decisive win at the Super GT Championship in Japan in 2010, Nissan has been a constant presence in international motor racing. Competing in legendary races such as the 24 Heures du Mans, the Daytona 24 Hour, the Nurburgring 24 Hour, the Indy 500 ,the Dakar Rally and the Japanese GT and Touring Car Championships, Nissan race and rally cars have secured numerous victories and remain at the forefront of the sport. MEET THE DRIVERS Aiming for the championship title are the highly experienced German GT drivers Michael S E C T I O N 2 Krumm and Lucas Luhr, competing in car No. 23, with the equally talented British pairing of Peter Dumbreck and Richard Westbrook driving car No. 22. MICHAEL KRUMM - Car No.23. The official NISMO race and development driver since 2003, Michael has established himself as one of the quickest competitors in the FIA GT1 World Championship. Michael’s achievements include five titles and podium finishes in the Le Mans 24-hours. LUCAS LUHR - Car No. 23. Lucas joined the FIA GT1 World Championship for the first time in 2011. He brings with him his vast experience of GT racing, which saw outright victories and class wins in a variety of championships and endurance races including: ALMS and FIA GT Championships, Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring, Spa and Nürburgring. PETER DUMBRECK - Car No. 22. A highly experienced GT racer, Peter began his career driving single-seaters. Following works drives for Mercedes at Le Mans and the FIA GT World Championship in 1999, he went on to contest the DTM series for five years, later competing in Japan before driving a Nissan in last year’s GT1 series. RICHARD WESTBROOK - Car No. 22. Richard’s performance in the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship put him in line for the JRM Racing drive this season. Starting in single- seaters, he moved to GT cars and enjoyed many seasons of success in Porsches, winning the British Carerra Cup and Supercup titles twice, followed by the FIA GT2 Championship. S E C T I O N 3 FIA GT1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP “I am delighted that GT now joins Formula 1, World Rally and World Touring Car as the fourth major championship under the SPONSORSHIP PROFILE FIA umbrella...I believe that the GT1 World Championship is not only an exciting series but also one based on strong economic foundations. The new GT1 cars embody all of the glamour and excitement of GT racing, whilst offering a cost-effective formula for independent teams to compete for a major World Championship title...” Jean Todt, President of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) PRESTIGIOUS BRANDS - POWERFUL CARS S E C T I O N 3 Much praised for its fast-paced, TV-friendly format, the FIA GT1 World Championship was launched at the start of 2010, and is one of only four FIA-recognised world championships - alongside Formula 1, World Rally and Touring Cars. The 2011 season builds on this success and is already living up to its reputation with a series of dramatic races that featured some of motorsport’s most respected drivers. This year’s championship sees five manufacturers represented, with all cars based on standard production models: Nissan (GT-R), Aston Martin (DB9), Chevrolet Corvette (Z06), Ford (GT) and Lamborghini (Murciélago). Each manufacturer is limited to supplying two privateer teams. In all, 10 professional race teams are competing for the 2011 championship, together with 20 iconic GT sports cars and 40 world-class drivers. Each round of the championship includes two one-hour races, featuring two drivers per car: a qualifying race, to determine grid positions for the main event, and a championship race. Every race includes a mandatory mid-point pit stop for a tyre and driver change. Championships are awarded for both drivers and teams. 2011 CALENDAR A PIONEERING RACE FORMAT S E C T I O N 3 With its adrenalin-fuelled, high octane action the FIA GT1 World Championship has 1 Yas Marina Circuit Abu Dhabi 26 March quickly become established as one of the most prestigious and exciting racing series 2 Circuit Zolder Belgium 10 April in the world. 5 2 3 Autódromo Internacional do Algarve Portugal 8 May 4 The competition’s challenging 10-round calendar, spread across four continents, 7 4 Sachsenring Germany 15 May 3 6 takes in some of the sport’s most famous tracks, commencing at the spectacular 5 Silverstone Circuit United Kingdom 5 June Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.