Chipotle Mexican Grill is partnering with auto manufacturer Tesla and celebrating the launch of Rewards Exchange, the biggest update to its program since its debut in 2019, by introducing a video game called Chipotle Race to Rewards Exchange. The interactive racing game, inspired by the recent resurgence of low-fi video game titles, will challenge players to earn game points and avoid obstacles for a chance to win a 2021 Tesla Model 3 and other prizes, CMO Chris Brandt said in a company press release.

"The new Chipotle Race to Rewards Exchange video game is a fun way to demonstrate the speed at which our loyalty members can now earn rewards," he said. "This is one of the many ways we're super-charging our superfans and offering exclusive experiences to our most loyal guests."

Previously, Chipotle Rewards points exclusively went toward free entrees, but the brand's 23 million members may choose to exchange them for over 15 reward options, including free guac, drinks and Chipotle Goods. They may also redeem their points to support a variety of Chipotle's non-profit partners, including the Farmlink Project, National Young Farmers Coalition and the National Urban League. Those who are enrolled in Chipotle Rewards get 10 points for every $1 spent in the restaurant, online or in the app.

Ready, set, rewards
The Chipotle Race to Rewards Exchange video game will last 48 hours, officially going live at 9 a.m., Wednesday and ending at 9 a.m., Friday. Customers may compete by visiting: racetorewards.com, and the game will be available on mobile and desktop devices.

How it works

  • Players begin by signing into their Chipotle Rewards account. Participants who don't have an existing Rewards account will be asked to create a free account.
  • They choose their eco-mode of transport: electric car, electric bike or electric skateboard.
  • Players race on a farm-inspired map where they will earn 10 points per second they drive. Plus, they can collect items on the road from the Rewards Exchange to earn extra game points.
  • Players who hit an obstacle, an artificial flavor, color or preservative, will have their score logged and start over at 0 points. Players are not limited in the number of times they can play the game.


The top eligible scorer at the conclusion of Chipotle Race to Rewards Exchange will take home a standard 2021 Tesla Model 3. Chipotle will award the second, third and fourth place eligible finishers with an electric bike, and eligible players ranking five through 10 on the leaderboard will win an electric skateboard, according to the release.

With the Rewards Exchange, a member can earn enough points for free chips after just two visits to Chipotle, Brandt said. In an ode to faster rewards, up to the first 500,000 players who pass two Chipotle restaurants in the game each day will receive 250 points in their rewards account, which is the number of points that are required to redeem an order of chips at Chipotle. Chipotle will give away a total of up to 1 million free orders of chips in Chipotle Race to Rewards Exchange via points in players' Rewards accounts.

Chipotle has over 2,800 restaurants.

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