{"id":4200,"date":"2023-05-17T09:39:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T15:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chuckecheese.com.sa\/?post_type=press_news&p=4200"},"modified":"2023-05-30T09:40:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T15:40:32","slug":"chuck-e-cheese-and-hendrick-motorsports-announce-national-collaboration-and-licensing-program-with-shared-ip","status":"publish","type":"press_news","link":"https:\/\/www.chuckecheese.com.sa\/en\/press\/chuck-e-cheese-and-hendrick-motorsports-announce-national-collaboration-and-licensing-program-with-shared-ip\/","title":{"rendered":"Chuck E. Cheese and Hendrick Motorsports Announce National Collaboration and Licensing Program with Shared IP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chuck E. Cheese and Hendrick Motorsports Announce National Collaboration and Licensing Program with Shared IP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New licensed products, Fantasy Car and more to feature iconic characters and race cars introducing the world of auto racing to a new generation of fans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DALLAS, TX (May 17, 2023) \u2013 Chuck E. Cheese<\/a>, the number one global family entertainment venue, and 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports<\/a> are proud to announce an innovative new collaboration that will bring together two of America’s most beloved brands. The first-of-its-kind collaboration creates a unique platform to introduce the world of auto racing through entertainment to kids and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two brands have a shared passion for family entertainment, and the world of racing presents the perfect opportunity to attract new fans to one of America\u2019s most popular sports. The new co-branded \u201cRacing World\u201d is an exciting addition to the growing Chuck E. Cheese licensed program, which includes merchandise for both kids and adults across its classic, retro and current styles. The program will feature Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR\u2019s winningest team, in Chuck E. Cheese locations throughout the country offering a variety of licensed products, kid-focused video content and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are thrilled to partner with Hendrick Motorsports, one of the most successful and iconic teams in auto racing history, to bring the Chuck E. Cheese brand to millions of fans across the country,” said David McKillips, President and CEO of CEC Entertainment, the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese. \u201cIn addition, our new in-store entertainment and promotional platforms offer a new and unique way to introduce this exciting sport to millions of young kids and diverse families in more than 460 locations across the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLike so many others, I grew up looking forward to every trip to Chuck E. Cheese,\u201d said Jeff Gordon, four-time NASCAR champion and current vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports. \u201cHaving the opportunity to work with this iconic brand and connect millions of young kids to Hendrick Motorsports is very exciting. Racing brings so many families together, and I believe fans of all ages are going to have a lot of fun engaging with this program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collaboration will kick off May 25 with an appearance of the exclusive Chuck E. Cheese fantasy scheme car at a grand re-opening event in the newly remodeled Chuck E. Cheese fun center in Concord, NC. The car will also make appearances at the Hendrick Motorsports Fan Fest<\/a> on Friday, May 26, and Saturday, May 27, before making its way to Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 28, as part of the onsite fan zone activation on Speed Street. A limited selection of new co-branded \u201cChuck E. Cheese Racing World\u201d merchandise will be available online in the Chuck E. Cheese Shop<\/a> and at the track, with new products becoming available online and at retail throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to licensed merchandise, the collaboration will offer fans several ways to interact with racing and all new entertainment including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n