Hertz Puts Fans in the Driver's Seat at Lone Star Le Mans
Exclusive 鈥楪old Kart鈥� experience with Tom Brady and Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA offers fans prizes, VIP tour and more
Hertz Gold Kart Series
To get passionate motorsports fans revved up for the big race at COTA, Hertz is hosting the first ever Hertz Gold Kart Series 鈥� a 3-hour endurance style kart race on Saturday, Sept. 6 at COTA鈥檚 Speed City karting track, giving fans the chance to compete on teams captained by Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA driver and F1 World Champion Jenson Button and his teammates Alex Lynn and Norman Nato, with NFL legend and Hertz ambassador Tom Brady as a virtual coach.
A total of 72 participants who previously entered the Hertz Gold Karting sweepstakes will compete in endurance-style sprints on the COTA karting track, supported by the team captains. The winning team will receive a team trophy, a signed Team JOTA helmet, and a VIP tour of the Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA pit lane garage during the WEC race day.
鈥淔or more than a century, Hertz has been about creating opportunities for people to move with freedom and confidence,鈥� said Gil West, CEO of Hertz. 鈥淲ith WEC making its only
鈥淚鈥檝e always loved competition, and racing brings that same drive, teamwork and adrenaline rush that I thrived on in football,鈥� said Tom Brady. 鈥淚 can鈥檛 wait to rally Team Brady and give fans an unforgettable experience as we head into an incredible weekend of racing at COTA.鈥�
鈥淲ith the Gold Kart Series, Hertz has come up with a brilliant initiative to bring motorsport fans even closer to the action,鈥� said Jenson Button. 鈥淜arting is where it begins for most professional racing drivers and even for amateurs, there鈥檚 nowhere to hide. I have high hopes for Team Button 鈥� after a 1-2 finish at the last race, I鈥檓 hoping for a double podium at our home race this weekend!鈥�
The Fan Experience
Following the Hertz Gold Kart Series race, there will be three hours of open-track driving. To gain access, fans must have a and show proof of Hertz Gold Plus Rewards membership. Gold Plus Rewards is and makes renting a car faster, easier and more rewarding. Members can enjoy exclusive rates when booking on or the Hertz app, skip the counter at select locations, and earn points redeemable for free rental days and more.
Up to 200 members will have the opportunity to participate in 10-minute races from 3 to 6 p.m. CT on Saturday, Sept. 6, and enjoy concessions, team merchandise and interactive photo zones. Hertz Gold Plus Rewards members will also enjoy exclusive perks, including discounts on Lone Star Le Mans tickets and access to race-day activations.
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About Hertz
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is one of the world鈥檚 leading car rental and mobility solutions providers. Its subsidiaries, including The Hertz Corporation, and licensees operate the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, and Firefly vehicle rental brands, with more than 11,000 rental locations in 160 countries around the globe. The Company also operates the Hertz Car Sales brand, which offers a range of quality, competitively priced used cars for sale online and at locations across
About Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA
Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA is a collaboration between JOTA Sport and Cadillac Racing, combining the rich legacy of Cadillac鈥檚 motorsport pedigree with JOTA鈥檚 renowned expertise in endurance racing. Together, they compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship, pushing the limits of performance and innovation on the world鈥檚 most prestigious racing stages.
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