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In an unexpected twist in the racing realm, RTA Media Holdings, LLC announced the successful completion of its Series B funding round, infused with a cocktail of strategic investments from RTA Member Teams and other investors. RTA Media (the trendsetter parent company of Racing America, a don’t-miss digital-centric platform) is primarily owned by its member teams, taking the motorsport throttle to an unprecedented destination.
Racing America, the brainchild hub for producing and sharing motorsports content has its platform trifecta of RacingAmerica.com, RacingAmerica.TV, and the 24/7 Racing America Channel, streaming faster than a hasty pit stop. This past year, it showcased a surge in audience engagement with the platform and increased households feasting on Racing America’s FAST Channel.
Thinking off the beaten track, Racing America introduced the Racers Forum as a breeding ground for behind-the-scenes industry discussions. It launched RacerJobs.com as a digital hub for motorsports employment opportunities and RacerTravel.com, catering to racing destination quests at refreshingly low hotel rates.
Colin Smith, the captain at the helm of RTA Media/Racing America, shared his insights, “The impressive ongoing investment of RTA Member Teams in the Racing America platform is a testament to their dedication to delivering top-tier, rich content to our fans. The bonus of third-party strategic investment substantiates our prime positioning for growth. With our expanding content repertoire and reach, there’s no better time to be in the director’s chair at Racing America,” Smith declared.
Between Racing America and its owner Teams, they have successfully carved out a niche with a fan base of over 10 million across their social and digital platforms. Drawing a crowd of over 7 million viewers since its inception, the Racing America 24/7 Channel has undoubtedly become a hot pit stop for racing fans.
The Race Team Alliance, comprised of all 15 charter-holding NASCAR Cup Teams, remains a solid core, fuelling the expansion of racing media platforms like Racing America.
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