Professional Racing Driver & Multiple Champion
Chris van der Drift. DRIVER PROFILE
1 CONTACT
www.vanderdrift.nz
+44 796 916 5196 (UK) +64 274 103 360 (NZ)
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2 Formula Master, 2008 Formula Master (Champion), 2008/09 GP2 Series Asia (part series) 2009 World Series by Renault 3.5, 2009 A1GP (part series), and the 2010 Superleague Formula.
After a massive accident at Brands Hatch which nearly took Chris’s life, he parted ways with his then manager.
However, Chris was determined to be back behind the wheel and did what he could to make it happen, at the beginning of 2012 Chris teamed up with Sivana Sports Management and had been working together for a number of years.
2011 World Series by Renault 3.5 (part series)
2012 Auto GP, World Series by Renault, Italian GT
2013 International GT Open
2014 Blancpain GT Series Sprint & Endurance
2015 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (Champion), Brazilian Stock Car, Chris van der Drift Bathurst 12hr 2016 V8 Supercar Pirtek Enduro Cup, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, GT hristopher Jason van der Drift was born on 8 March Masters, Bathurst 12hr 1986 in Hamilton, he is of dual nationality holding a Dutch and Kiwi passport. 2017 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (Champion), China GT Championship GT3 (1st runner up), China GT Championship GTC After a very successful karting career in New Zealand and Australia wrapping up 12 New Zealand Karting 2018 Brazilian Stock Car, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (Champion), C championships over 10 years, the next logical step was China GT Championship GT3 (1st runner up), Blancpain Asia, to move up into the “racing car” world and with the help of his parents Bathurst 12hr (1st runner up) Chris moved to Europe in 2003. Chris is a Multiple Champion in both single seaters and GT cars, Without having ever driven a race car before he signed up to a BMW currently he has 41 victories, 109 podiums, 37 pole positions and 32 scholarship program, once he received the entry he was off to Spain fastest race laps to his name. to take part, he went on the win the scholarship in his first try and was supported by BMW for the 2004 season of the German Formula He has a wealth of experience, whatever car he jumps into you can be BMW Championship. sure he will get the most out of it.
Thanks to Chris’s parents for putting everything on the line he was able to compete his first season of racing in Europe.
Chris was Champion in his first attempt.
From there Chris was picked up and raced in the 2006 Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup and NEC (Champion), 2007 International
03 41victories
European 32fastest race laps 3x champion
37pole positions
12x 3x NZ 109 Asian karting podiums champion 04 champion Career summary 1994 Karting 12 time New Zealand Champion -2010 2004 Formula BMW Rookie Champion with 1 win, 16 podium finishes and 3 fastest laps -2005 in 32 races
2006 Formulav Renault 2.0 6 wins, 13 podium finishes, 9 pole positions and 5 fastest laps in 18 races
2007 Formula Master 2 wins, 7 podium finishes, 1 pole and 2 fastest laps in 16 races
2008 Formula Master Formula Master Champion with 6 victories, 10 podiums and 7 poles with 8 fastest laps
2009 World Series by Re- 8 podium finishes, 2 fastest laps over 14 races nault 2010 Superleague Formula 4 race wins, 3 fastest laps, 1 pole position and 10 podium finishes in 2010 14 races
2011 World Series by Re- Podium place nault 2012 AutoGP World Series 1 race win, 7 podium finishes
2013 Italian GT3 First venture into GT racing V8 Supertourers
2014 International GT Open First Kiwi to win in a McLaren since Denny Hulme and Bruce McLar- en in 1973
2014 Blancpain GT Series Lead the only McLaren to finish the Spa 24 hour race 2014
2015 Bathurst 12 Hour Brasil Stock Car
2015 Porsche Carrera Cup Champion in his first season. Outperforming most successful Car- Asia rera Cup driver Craig Baird
2016 V8 Supercars Invited by Porsche Holdings to compete, taking pole position and Pirtek Enduro victory.
2017 China GT Champion. 3 victories, 6 pole positions, 9 podiums, 4 fastest race laps.
2017 Porsche Carrera Cup Champion. 4 victories, 4 pole positions, 11 podiums, 3 fastest race Asia laps.
2018 Porsche Carrera Cup Champion. 4 victories, 4 pole positions, 9 podiums, 5 fastest race Asia laps
05 THE PARTNERSHIP This is a summary of what we would like to propose for the 2019 season.
We would like to invite you to be part of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia adventure with Chris van der Drift in the 2019 season as a platform for international exposure.
PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE:
2019 season: €180,000
• Naming rights of the team
• Your logo on 3 time champion Chris van der Drift’s Porsche Carrera Cup Asia GT3 Cup Car
• High visibility logo placement on bonnet and side of doors (6 weeks lead time required prior to race event)
• High visibility logo placement on Available space for chest, back and shoulders of driver’s = sponsor logo racing suit (3 weeks lead time required prior to race event)
Sponsor logos will also be added to all marketing material, official website & social media channels (Youtube, Instagram, Facebook) and other media releases where possible.
06 PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE 2:
2019 season: €40,000
• Your logo on Chris van der Drift’s Porsche Carrera Cup Asia GT3 Cup Car
• High visibility logo placement on rear quarter (6 weeks lead time required prior to race event)
• High visibility logo placement on arms of driver’s racing suit (3 weeks lead time required prior to race event)
PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE 3:
2019 season: €50,000
• Your logo on Chris van der Drift’s Porsche Carrera Cup Asia GT3 Cup Car
• High visibility logo placement on front fenders (6 weeks lead time required prior to race event)
• High visibility logo placement on arms of driver’s racing suit (3 weeks lead time required prior to race event)
PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE 4:
2019 season: €20,000
• Your logo on Chris van der Drift’s Porsche Carrera Cup Asia GT3 Cup Car
• High visibility logo placement on rear fenders (6 weeks lead time required prior to race event)
• High visibility logo placement on arms of driver’s racing suit (3 weeks lead time required prior to race event)
07 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, CHINA:, The Shanghai Porsche International Circuit is a staple of the Porsche Carrera carrera cup asia Cup Asia calendar. The season begins and ends here. In 2019 the PCCA runs support races to Formula One and the World Endurance Championship. The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia is the region’s most prestigious and competitive sports car championship, and a showcase for MARINA BAY international motorsports excellence. STREET CIRCUIT, SINGAPORE:, Bringing its signature brand of a strong viewership in South East Asia Appearing at the exhilarating motorsports competition and China. iconic Singapore to millions across the region and Grand Prix at the beyond, the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Chris van der Drift is the 3 time season renowned Marina has earned an impressive fan and media champion in the Asian motorsports Bay Street Circuit. following since its launch in 2003. series, taking the title in 2015, 2017 A favourite of drivers and fans alike, and 2018. the street circuit under lights is a Firmly established as Asia’s premier unique destination, with unbeatable sports car racing series, each year the A partnership with an experienced and atmosphere, entertainment and close competition witnesses a formidable high performing driver such as Chris racing. international field of brilliant van der Drift ensures high visibility and professionals competing wheel-to- exposure for your brand or company, wheel with dedicated privateers. not to mention the marketing and SUZUKA networking opportunities with other INTERNATIONAL A proven testing ground for fledgling high profile clients involved with the CIRCUIT, JAPAN:, talent and a showcase for the world’s series. This year, the series leading GT competitors, today the will make its debut Porsche Carrera Cup Asia is the The brand association with Porsche at the historic Number One choice for the region’s is also a strong link, given the series’ Suzuka International finest drivers. history with strong brand sponsors Circuit; which was Japan’s first full- such as Heineken, Rolex, and Adidas scale international racing course. The region’s most watched racing and Mobil 1 to name a few. series is featured in 283 hours of Suzuka is the first of two stops in Japan; the second being the Fuji International programming, broadcast to viewers in WEB: www.carreracupasia.com 137 countries around the world, with Speedway.
08 The Race Weekend Experience
The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia provides breathtaking motorsport competition across the region and at each stop offers an exclusive hospitality experience for guests.
Bringing exclusive access for guests to the teams, drivers and excitement of the race track, the adrenaline- pumping thrill of motorsport is complemented by a full programme of entertainment and exquisite catering, all presented to the highest standards.
Driver and team sponsors and series partners connect their brands to the Porsche marque and successfully use the championship as a communication platform for both business to consumer and business to business activities.
The Porsche Carrera Cup brings positive, global exposure for its sponsors and partners set against the backdrop of the world’s fastest, most dynamic and glamorous sport. Porsche PORSCHE HOSPITALITY Enjoy top quality food, beverages carrera cup asia and entertainment care of the Porsche Hospitality suite. Mingle with teams, drivers and sponsors during the Welcome Dinner Party at every race weekend.
PIT LANE ACCESS
Pit lane access allows the client to walk on the grid and pit lane during the time leading up to the race, and also in during each driving session including practice, qualifying and race.
The client can enjoy a front row seat to the action in the pit lane, watching and experiencing the race on the timing monitors - the same monitors used during the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
09 2019 CALENDAR
The brand new 2019 calendar features an exciting new addition alongside the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia classics.
The series will make its debut at the historic Suzuka International Circuit; which was Japan’s first full-scale international racing course. The 2019 season also joins two F1 support race weekends, at the Shanghai International Circuit in April, and Singapore’s Marina Bay Street Circuit in September.
Mar 22 - 24 Shanghai International Circuit, China Official Test Days Official Test Days
Apr 12 - 14 Shanghai International Circuit, China Formula 1 Support Race Round 1
May 24 - 26 Suzuka International Circuit, apan Super T Rounds 2 & 3
un 14 - 16 Fu i International Speedway, apan ne Make Series Festival Rounds 4, 5 & 6
ul 12 - 14 Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia Malaysia Championship Series Rounds 7, 8 & 9
Aug 30 - Sep 01 Bangsaen Street Circuit, Thailand Thailand Super Series Rounds 10 & 11
Sep 20 - 22 Marina Bay Circuit, Singapore Formula 1 Support Race Rounds 12 & 13
Nov 08 -10 Shanghai International Circuit, China World Endurance Championship Rounds 14 & 15
10 DI GITAL COMMUNICATION Up to the minute action Focal Point 60+ live interviews on 55 videos released on social Facebook and Weibo gained media, enjoyed 790K views in 120K live viewers, with 530K total social reach
Getting Social 580K followers @ CarreraCupAsia on social media
2000+ posts 9 Mil social reach All eyes on us Pageviews increased 46.54% after the new Carrera Cup Asia website was launched in 2017
560+ daily visitors during race Streaming TV period 1.5 Million live viewers on LeTV and PPTV
11 CARRERA CUP ASIA MEDIA STATISTICS
PR VALUE
12 TV DISTRIBUTION
Celebrating it’s 15th Anniversary in 2018, the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia is firmly established as a jewel in the crown amongst the successful Carrera Cups held in eight countries and regions around the world.
In 2017, 283 hours of Porsche Carrera Cup Asia programming were broadcast to 137 countries and 11.61Million viewers on TV as well as 1.5 Million Viewers on LeTV & PPTV. The PR value of the print and online media coverage generated 138 million RMB
Whether watching on TV, online or in the grandstands, the electrifying excitement of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia is both addictive and enthralling.
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia drivers, teams and partners are kept permanently in the spotlight of media and TV coverage and multiple online social media platforms as the championship visits the region’s most impressive race tracks, racing at world-class events such as the FIA Formula 1 World Championships and the World Endurance Championships.
13 POST-RACE CONFERENCE
The post-race press conferences hold interviews and discussion with the podium winners.
Media journalists are present to distribute press releases to Porsche’s various distribution and communication channels.
Social media allows for near instant updates on Porsche’s official accounts - including Facebook, Weibo, WeChat, Youku, Youtube, Instagram & Twitter.
Top 5 Media in 2017
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: Sport Auto LeTV Magazine - Auto & Motorsport CN Edition Chinese live streaming platform 27 pages, 500,000 issues/month 1.5m live viewers for non-F1 rounds
Social Media Platforms
TOP 5 CLIPPINGS WITH HIGHEST AD VALUE IN REPORTING PORSCHE MOTORSPORT
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14 SUPPORTERS
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