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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 — especially if you consider yourself a motorsport enthusiast. Choice Privileges Experiences has just expanded its catalog with new packages for racing events.
For example, you can currently bid 40,000 points 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.
Here's a look at using your Choice Privileges points for sports experiences.
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Choice Privileges Experiences Auction Overview
Choice Privileges Experiences auctions are subject to the following rules:
- To bid, you must log into your Choice Privileges account.
- You must have the required points in your account to bid.
- Bidding takes place in 100-point increments.
- You must maintain a points balance equal to or greater than your bid until either of the following:
- The auction is over, and you are the winning bidder.
- Another member places a successful higher bid.
- Members will not be notified when they are outbid and must monitor the bidding themselves.
- All bids must be entered manually by the bidder.
- If you are the first to bid, you can make an introductory bid subject to the minimum bidding requirements.
Click here to view the full terms and conditions.
Current Choice Privileges Experiences
At the time of writing, Choice Privileges is offering 5 racing experiences for you to choose. All the events take place in March 2026.
Racing events
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.
VIP Racing Experience at Austin
- Date: March 1, 2026
- Location: Austin, TX
- Bidding closes: February 16, 2026
- Current lowest bid: 40,000 points
- There is one package available.
VIP Racing Experience at Avondale
- Date: March 8, 2026
- Location: Avondale, AZ
- Bidding closes: February 23, 2026
- Current lowest bid: 40,000 points
- There is one package available.
VIP Racing Experience at Las Vegas
- Date: March 15, 2026
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Bidding closes: March 2, 2026
- Current lowest bid: 40,000 points
- There is one package available.
VIP Racing Experience at Darlington
- Date: March 22, 2026
- Location: Darlington, SC
- Bidding closes: March 9, 2026
- Current lowest bid: 40,000 points
- There is one package available.
VIP Racing Experience at Martinsville
- Date: March 29, 2026
- Location: Martinsville, VA
- Bidding closes: March 16, 2026
- Current lowest bid: 40,000 points
- There is one package available.
Boosting Your Choice Privileges Points Balance
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 Citi ThankYou points or Wells Fargo Rewards, thanks to the excellent 1:2 transfer ratio.
One thing to keep in mind if you are a Choice Privileges fan is that Wells Fargo offers two Choice Privileges co-brand credit cards. These allow you to earn points for everyday spending. Also, Wells Fargo cardholders can transfer their points to Choice Privileges.
Rates & Fees
- 5x points on stays at participating Choice Hotels® properties plus on Choice Privileges point purchases
- 3x points on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores and on phone plan services
- 1x points on other purchases
Rates & Fees
- 10x points on stays at participating Choice Hotels® properties plus on Choice Privileges point purchases
- 5x points on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores, and on phone plan services
- 1x points on other purchases
Related: Do Choice Privileges Points Expire?
Our Take
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.
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 — whether in cash or points.
That said, it’s 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.
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