{"id":157343,"date":"2026-04-03T12:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T12:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=157343"},"modified":"2026-05-12T07:36:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T07:36:04","slug":"experiences-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Choice Adds New Experiences: Bid on Packages for Racing from 20K Transferable Points"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choice Privileges offers an auction tool that allows you to redeem your points for various experiences, such as music and sporting events. Now is a great time to check it out \u2014 especially if you consider yourself a motorsport enthusiast. Choice Privileges Experiences has just expanded its catalog with new packages for racing events.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can currently bid 40,000 Choice Privileges points &#8212; as few as 20k transferable points thanks to 1:2 ratios &#8212; and not only watch the races like the common crowd, but immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a racing garage as the mechanics prepare the car.<\/p>\n<p>Here's a look at using your Choice Privileges points for sports experiences.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Choice_Privileges_Experiences_Auction_Overview\">Choice Privileges Experiences Auction Overview<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Current_Choice_Privileges_Experiences\">Current Choice Privileges Experiences<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Racing_events\">Racing events<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Boosting_Your_Choice_Privileges_Points_Balance\">Boosting Your Choice Privileges Points Balance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Choice_Privileges_Experiences_Auction_Overview\">Choice Privileges Experiences Auction Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choice Privileges Experiences auctions are subject to the following rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To bid, you must log into your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice Privileges<\/a> account.<\/li>\n<li>You must have the required points in your account to bid.<\/li>\n<li>Bidding takes place in 100-point increments.<\/li>\n<li>You must maintain a points balance equal to or greater than your bid until either of the following:\n<ul>\n<li>The auction is over, and you are the winning bidder.<\/li>\n<li>Another member places a successful higher bid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Members will not be notified when they are outbid and must monitor the bidding themselves.<\/li>\n<li>All bids must be entered manually by the bidder.<\/li>\n<li>If you are the first to bid, you can make an introductory bid subject to the minimum bidding requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencesbychoice.com\/iSynApp\/showPage.action?sid=1104881&pageName=terms\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to view the full terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Current_Choice_Privileges_Experiences\">Current Choice Privileges Experiences<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the time of writing, Choice Privileges is offering <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencesbychoice.com\/iSynApp\/allAuction.action?sid=1104881&rc=36&noSiteFilter=N&sort=timeleft_asc&query=&qMode=&selectedCatId=33522&&qt[0].type=fieldmatch&qt[0].name=*&qt[0].value1=*&pgmode2=&pgmode1=pgmode1&availQtyLow=1&availQtyHigh=100\" rel=\"noopener\">4 racing experiences<\/a> for you to choose from. Plus, a Trackhouse Shop Tour to get a glimpse behind the scenes for as low as 5,000 points. All the events take place in June 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span id=\"Racing_events\">Racing events<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\">For racing events, each VIP package includes 2 passes, a tour of the Trackhouse Racing team transporter and pit road, a meet and greet with the pit crew and drivers, plus pre-race hospitality with food and drinks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>VIP Racing Experience at Brooklyn (MI)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"169\">Date: <\/strong>June 7, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"203\">Location: <\/strong>Brooklyn, MI<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"236\">Bidding closes:<\/strong> May 25, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"289\">Current lowest bid:<\/strong> 40,000 points<\/li>\n<li>There is one package available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>VIP Racing Experience at Pocono<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"169\">Date: <\/strong>June 14, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"203\">Location: <\/strong>Pocono, PA<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"236\">Bidding closes:<\/strong> June 1, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"289\">Current lowest bid:<\/strong> 40,000 points<\/li>\n<li>There is one package available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>VIP Racing Experience at San Diego<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"169\">Date: <\/strong>June 21, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"203\">Location: <\/strong>San Diego, CA<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"236\">Bidding closes:<\/strong> June 8, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"289\">Current lowest bid:<\/strong> 50,000 points<\/li>\n<li>There is one package available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>VIP Racing Experience at Sonoma<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"169\">Date: <\/strong>June 28, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"203\">Location: <\/strong>Sonoma, CA<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"236\">Bidding closes:<\/strong> June 15, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"289\">Current lowest bid:<\/strong> 50,000 points<\/li>\n<li>There is one package available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262406\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/318\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262406 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-12.34.10-750x318.png\" alt=\"Choice Experiences\" width=\"750\" height=\"318\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-12.34.10-750x318.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-12.34.10-900x381.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-12.34.10-768x325.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-12.34.10-1536x651.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-12.34.10.png 1974w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Choice Experiences<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Boosting_Your_Choice_Privileges_Points_Balance\">Boosting Your Choice Privileges Points Balance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you're interested in bidding for an event but find yourself a few points short, you have a few options available. Choice Privileges is a transfer partner with four major flexible points currencies. Of these, the best options are transferring <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi ThankYou points<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Fargo Rewards<\/a>, thanks to the excellent 1:2 transfer ratio.<\/p>\n<div class=\"transfer-times\"><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-head tt-from\">From<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-to\">To<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-ratio\">Transfer Ratio<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-mintransfer\">Min.Transfer<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-avg\">Average Time<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/capital-one-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">100:100<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citibank (ThankYou Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,500<div class=\"tt-bonus\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-transfer-devaluation-choice-preferred-hotels\/\">Citi devalued this transfer ratio effective April 19, 2026<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Fargo (Go Far Rewards)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1:2<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>One thing to keep in mind if you are a Choice Privileges fan is that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/choice-privileges\/choice-hotels-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Fargo offers two Choice Privileges co-brand credit cards<\/a>. These allow you to earn points for everyday spending. Also, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/autograph-journey\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Fargo cardholders can transfer their points<\/a> to Choice Privileges.<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-2 compare-p-wells-fargo\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/merchant.linksynergy.com\/fs\/banners\/40602\/40602_45.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Choice Privileges\u00ae Mastercard\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Choice Privileges<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 40,000 bonus points when you spend $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - enough to redeem for up to 5 reward nights at select Choice Hotels<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> properties. Additional fees may apply.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"62\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ChoicePrivilegesMastercard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0<span class=\"compare-terms\">On Wells Fargo's website<br><a data-ccid=\"62\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/credit-cards\/choice\/terms\/?FPID=0124CEIXP10LTO&product_code=CC&subproduct_code=CP&sub_channel=AFF&vendor_code=LS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>5x points on stays at participating Choice Hotels<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> properties plus on Choice Privileges point purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores and on phone plan services<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/merchant.linksynergy.com\/fs\/banners\/40602\/40602_47.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Choice Privileges\u00ae Select Mastercard\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Choice Privileges<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Select Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - enough to redeem for up to 7 reward nights at select Choice Hotels<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> properties. Additional fees may apply.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"49\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ChoicePrivilegesSelectMastercard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\">On Wells Fargo's website<br><a data-ccid=\"49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/credit-cards\/choice-select\/terms\/?FPID=0123CBIXP10000&product_code=CC&subproduct_code=CE&sub_channel=AFF&vendor_code=LS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>10x points on stays at participating Choice Hotels<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> properties plus on Choice Privileges point purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>5x points on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores, and on phone plan services<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/do-choice-hotel-points-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do Choice Privileges Points Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Redeeming hotel points for experiences is gaining popularity as increasing numbers of brands get in on the act. While Choice is not the first to offer this option, it will not be the last brand to jump on the bandwagon.<\/p>\n<p>Redeeming your Choice Privileges points for experience can provide excellent value. You often can't purchase these experiences directly, so it's hard to put a price on them \u2014 whether in cash or points.<\/p>\n<p>That said, it\u2019s easy to get caught up in the thrill of bidding. Be sure to crunch the numbers and bid based on what the experience is worth to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its &#8220;Experiences&#8221; platform. 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