March 2 2010
IMS ‘GOES BIG’ TO CELEBRATE MAILING OF INDY 500 TICKETS
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, March 2, 2010 – The Indianapolis 500 is the world’s largest single-day spectator sporting event, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world’s largest spectator sporting facility.
So it’s only fitting that IMS “went big” to show off the 2010 Indianapolis 500 ticket.
A banner of the 2010 Indianapolis 500 ticket, measuring 91½ feet wide and 19½ feet tall, was unveiled Tuesday, March 2 over Gate 2 (Main Gate) at IMS and will remain there through the month of May. Tickets for the 2010 Indianapolis 500, scheduled for Sunday, May 30, will be mailed to ticketholders starting Wednesday, March 3.
The 2010 ticket features popular IZOD IndyCar Series star Helio Castroneves, who earned an emotional third Indy 500 victory in May 2009 in a Team Penske entry. Castroneves will attempt this year to become just the fourth driver to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” four times.
IMS Vice President of Marketing and Communications Chris Schwartz and IMS Creative Services Graphic Designer Ryan Long unveiled the ticket. Long designed the ticket and the 2010 Indianapolis 500 event logo.
“Since 2010 is the second year of the Centennial Era at IMS, we felt it again was important to give the ‘500’ ticket a vintage feel,” Long said. “Historic elements culled from tickets of the 1930s through the 1960s were incorporated into the design, and a horizontal layout – which hadn’t been in use for quite some time prior to the Centennial Era – was again utilized as a nod to the history of the facility and the event.
“Honoring the defending winner is a longstanding tradition on ‘500’ tickets, so the real challenge becomes finding the right photograph to represent the driver. This particular shot from IMS Photo really captures Helio’s exuberance and the emotion that he displayed after winning his third race here at Indy.” Fans can order tickets online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com, call the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700, or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or visit the ticket office at the IMS Administration Building at the corner of Georgetown Road and 16th Street. Online orders can be made at any time. Hours for phone orders and the ticket office are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday.
2010 Indy 500 tickets: Tickets for the 2010 Indianapolis 500, scheduled for Sunday, May 30, are on sale now. Race Day ticket prices start at just $20.
Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.
Feb 26 2010
PROCEEDS FROM IMS HAITI BENEFIT AUCTIONS EXCEED $20,000
Many exciting racing memorabilia items still up for bid on eBay
INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 – Generous bids from motorsports fans around the world have raised more than $20,000 for American Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti through continuing Indianapolis Motor Speedway online auctions.
All proceeds from the eBay auctions of racing memorabilia, which began Jan. 15, are being donated to Red Cross relief efforts for the devastating earthquake Jan. 12. Items are designated as part of the Haiti relief program. The auction site:
http://shop.ebay.com/ims_online/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25
An auction of a Brickyard 400 VIP package raised $3,030, lifting the total proceeds past $20,000. The winner received four tickets in a luxury suite on qualifying day, Saturday, July 24, and Race Day, Sunday, July 25 for the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series classic at IMS. Also included were pit and garage passes (for guests 18 and over), a police motorcade escort to the track on Race Day morning and three nights’ accommodations July 23-25 at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites.
Items from race teams and competitors in the IZOD IndyCar Series, Indianapolis 500, NASCAR and MotoGP are added to the auction regularly. Check the auction site for updates.
Featured items added to the auctions from Feb. 19-26:
•Fiat Yamaha Team shirt and cap signed by seven-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi and two-time 250cc World Champion Jorge Lorenzo, winners of the first two Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP races at IMS
•Ducati Team caps signed by 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden and 2007 MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner
•Vision Racing cap signed by IZOD IndyCar Series veteran Ed Carpenter
Fans visiting Brickyard Authentics retail locations at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum and Indianapolis International Airport will receive a 20 percent savings on any purchase with a donation of $5 or more to the American Red Cross canisters located near the register. This program is valid at the retail stores only.
Fans also can contribute directly to American Red Cross International Response Fund at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS. Donors also can text "Haiti" to 90999 on their cell phone to send a $10 donation to support Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or read the blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
IMS tickets: Established in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has long prevailed as an icon of motorsports excellence. In 2009, the Speedway began the three-year celebration of its Centennial Era, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the facility in 2009 and the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 2011.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.imstix.com at any time. Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.
Feb 19 2010
POPULAR INDIANAPOLIS 500, BRICKYARD 400 YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
Hungness books are longtime collectors’ items
INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 – A wide variety of popular Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 yearbooks is available now at the IMS Online Store and IMS Hall of Fame Museum Gift Shop, giving fans an in-depth, colorful look back at some of the great races in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history.
The yearbooks, published by Carl Hungness from 1973-97, feature a complete recap of that year’s race, colorful pictures and detailed historical information about the complete history of the event to that date. Each book also features a detailed cover portrait of major personalities from that year’s race, including the winner.
Soft-cover editions of each yearbook cost $10, hard-cover editions $20. Books can be purchased in the Media section of the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 areas of the IMS Online Store at store.indianapolismotorspeedway.com or at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum Gift Shop.
Indianapolis 500 Yearbooks are available from 1969-72 (one book) and each year from 1974 through 1997. Brickyard 400 Yearbooks are available from 1994 and 1995.
IMS tickets: Established in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has long prevailed as an icon of motorsports excellence. In 2009, the Speedway began the three-year celebration of its Centennial Era, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the facility in 2009 and the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 2011.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.imstix.com at any time. Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.
Feb 15 2010
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 –
Indianapolis Motor Speedway and O’Reilly Raceway Park at
Indianapolis once again are offering special ticket packages, with value-added features, for races in two or three exciting NASCAR divisions July 23-25 for less than $100.
The packages, available starting Tuesday, Feb. 16, provide fans with special offers on race tickets and food coupons for the Brickyard 400 Sprint Cup Series race Sunday, July 25 at IMS, the Kroger 200 benefitting Riley Hospital for Children Nationwide Series race Saturday evening, July 24 and the AAA Insurance 200 Camping World Truck Series race Friday evening, July 23, both at O’Reilly Raceway Park.
Fans can choose from “Two Track Double Pack” or “Two Track Triple Pack” options:
•The Two Track Double Pack provides a reserved-seat ticket and amenities for the Brickyard 400 and the Kroger 200 for $75.
•The Two Track Triple Pack, which also includes a general-admission ticket and amenities for the AAA Insurance 200, is $95.
The Brickyard 400 reserved seats for both packages are located in the Northeast Vista Backstretch. The Kroger 200 reserved seats are located between Turns 1 and 2 of the 5/8th-mile O’Reilly Raceway Park oval. For the AAA Insurance 200, fans can sit anywhere in the North or South grandstands or on the hill in Turn 1 at ORP with their general-admission ticket.
Rounding out the benefits of both packages are round-trip transportation between IMS and O’Reilly Raceway Park, provided by TourHendricksCounty.com, and food vouchers at both tracks.
Ticket packages are available through IMS at www.imstix.com/orp, by calling the IMS Ticket Office at (800) 822-INDY or by visiting the IMS Ticket Office, located in the IMS Administration Building, between the hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Customers also can visit the IMS Web site or contact the Ticket Office for IMS parking and camping information.
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IMS tickets: Established in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has long prevailed as an icon of motorsports excellence. In 2009, the Speedway began the three-year celebration of its Centennial Era, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the facility in 2009 and the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 2011.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.imstix.com at any time. Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information
Feb 5 2010
IF DANICA DOMINATES DAYTONA
FANS WIN WITH INDY 500 TICKET PROMO
Tower Terrace ticket price to drop $19 or more based on Patrick’s performance
INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, Feb. 4, 2010 – New Indianapolis 500 ticket customers can cash in on Danica Patrick’s participation in the ARCA Racing Series season opener Saturday, Feb. 6 at Daytona International Speedway.
It’s up to Danica how much they’ll cash in.
If popular IZOD IndyCar Series driver Patrick leads many laps, she’ll drive big Tower Terrace ticket price reductions for the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. She is driving the No. 7 Go Daddy machine for Andretti Autosport in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
For instance, if Patrick leads 40 laps, fans will receive a $40 reduction from the regular $90 price of a Tower Terrace ticket purchased between Saturday, Feb. 6 through Saturday Feb. 13. If she leads all 80 laps of the race, fans will receive the $90 ticket for $10!
In honor of Patrick’s ground-breaking 19-lap run at the front in the closing laps of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 2005, the Speedway will offer at least $19 savings on Tower Terrace tickets for the 2010 Indy 500 purchased during the promotion dates. If Patrick doesn’t qualify for the ARCA race or leads 19 or fewer laps in the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, the ticket price reduction remains $19.
The promotion is for new purchases of Tower Terrace tickets only. Tower Terrace is located along the Speedway’s main straightaway, also providing an excellent view of pit lane.
“What better way is there for us to throw our support behind Danica in her stock car debut than to give our fans another reason to cheer for her?” said Chris Schwartz, IMS vice president of marketing and communications. “We wish Danica the best of luck in Daytona, and look forward to her return to the Greatest Race Course in the World® to prepare for the 2010 Indianapolis 500 on May 30.”
Beginning immediately following the ARCA race Feb. 6, fans can purchase the discounted tickets online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com. The specially priced seats will be available 24 hours per day until 11:59 p.m. (ET) Saturday, Feb. 13.
The IMS Ticket Office is open in the IMS Administration Building, at the corner of 16th Street and Georgetown Road outside of Turn 1, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Fans can also purchase tickets via phone during ticket office hours by calling (800) 822-INDY.
Patrick’s best finish at the Indianapolis 500 is third in 2009. But “Danica Mania” swept the world at the 2005 race when she qualified fourth for the “500,” led 19 laps and finished fourth as a rookie. Her qualifying and finishing results were the best for a female driver at Indy at the time, and it marked the first time in “500” history a woman led the race.
Patrick returns for the 17-race, 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series beginning with the season-opening race March 14 at Sao Paulo, Brazil. The first race in the United States is March 28 at St. Petersburg, Fla
Dec 15 2010
2010 ‘500’ Pace Car To Be Unveiled At Noon Dec. 18 At IMS Museum
The Official Pace Car that will lead the starting field of the 2010 Indianapolis 500 to the green flag will be unveiled at noon (ET) Friday, Dec. 18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.
IMS Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Belskus and Jeff Chew, marketing manager, Chevy Racing, will unveil the car.
The public is welcome to attend the event. Museum admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-15 and free for age 5 and younger.
WHAT:
Unveiling of the 2010 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Pace Car
WHO:
Jeff Belskus, Indianapolis Motor Speedway President and CEO
Jeff Chew, Marketing Manager, Chevy Racing
WHEN:
Noon (ET), Friday, Dec. 18
WHERE:
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
Historic IMS Bricks and Contract on Display
Thursday, Dec. 17
Display Marks 100th Anniversary of Iconic Track Surface
Several important pieces of Indianapolis Motor Speedway history – bricks from the racing surface and the contract between IMS and Wabash Clay Company for purchase of the bricks in September 1909 – will be on display in the IMS Administration Building lobby from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17.
The final, ceremonial brick was laid in place Dec. 17, 1909, completing the track repaving which gave IMS its iconic nickname, “The Brickyard.” To commemorate the important day in IMS history, fans and media are invited to view and take photos of the pieces on display.
IMS officials will be available for interviews.
The lobby display is part of a larger promotion: On Dec. 17 only, any customer that places a new order for four reserved-seat Race Day tickets for any IMS event in 2010 will receive a replica brick contract and a casing of brick pieces.
WHAT:
IMS Bricks and 1909 Brick Contract on Display
WHEN:
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009
WHERE:
IMS Administration Building lobby, 4790 W. 16th Street
Dec 15 2009
2010 INDIANAPOLIS 500 SCHEDULE TO PROVIDE INTENSE ACTION
Centennial Era Balloon Festival to precede
"The Greatest Spectacle in Racing"
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 – The 2010 Indianapolis 500 will feature a two-week/three-weekend event schedule that provides an opening week of busy daily track activity, two pressure-packed days of qualifications and a traditional Race Week format that includes all of the pageantry of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
There will be 12 days of on-track action during the month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, starting with practice for rookies and veterans on Opening Day, Saturday, May 15 and continuing through Race Day, Sunday, May 30.
The streamlined schedule still will offer three full weekends of on-track action for fans while producing efficiencies for Indianapolis 500 teams and IMS. The “500” followed a two-week format from 1998-2000.
IZOD IndyCar Series and IMS officials will announce qualification format details at a later date.
“We’re pleased with the schedule because it provides fans plenty of opportunities to enjoy the excitement of a day at the Speedway while being responsive to the requests of our race teams,” said Jeff Belskus, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation president and chief executive officer. “We look forward to another memorable month of May in Indianapolis.”
Leading the numerous storylines for the 2010 race will be Helio Castroneves’ attempt to become just the fourth driver to earn four Indianapolis 500 victories, joining legends A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Rick Mears. Castroneves earned his emotional third Indy victory in May 2009 for Team Penske, giving team owner Roger Penske his record 15th victory at the “500.”
"I commend Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar Series officials for this change to the month of May schedule," said Penske. "It will reduce costs for teams on several fronts and provide continuous activity as we build momentum from Opening Day through race weekend. We look forward to the traditional battle on Pole Day and defending our 2009 race victory."
Daily practice is scheduled for seven consecutive days from Opening Day, Saturday, May 15 through Fast Friday, May 21.
The drama of qualifications will intensify with two days of time trials. Pole Day Qualifications are scheduled for Saturday, May 22, and the remaining spots in the 33-car field will be determined on Bump Day, Sunday, May 23.
“From a competition standpoint, the new Indy 500 schedule will further enhance the drama of qualifications for both the competitors and fans,” said Brian Barnhart, president, competition and operations division for the Indy Racing League, sanctioned body of the IZOD IndyCar Series. “By setting the 33-car grid on one weekend, there’s no room for mistakes by the teams and drivers. The pressure will be on to deliver over the 10 miles regardless of the weather and track conditions.”
Track activity will resume Thursday, May 27 with practice for the Firestone Freedom 100 Firestone Indy Lights race. Miller Lite Carb Day is Friday, May 28 and will feature a schedule packed with the final Indianapolis 500 practice, the Firestone Freedom 100 race, the annual Pit Stop Challenge for Indianapolis 500 teams and the Miller Lite Carb Day Concert.
The 2010 Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for 1 p.m. (ET) Sunday, May 30.
The month of May at IMS will begin for the second consecutive year with the Centennial Era Balloon Festival on Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, adding another fun weekend at the track. More details will be released soon on the popular event featuring hot-air balloons from across the country.
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Tickets for the 2010 Indianapolis 500 are on sale now. Race Day tickets start at just $20.
Fans can order tickets online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com, call the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700, or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or visit the ticket office at the IMS Administration Building at the corner of Georgetown Road and 16th Street. Online orders can be made at any time. Hours for phone orders and the ticket office are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday.
Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.
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2010 MONTH OF MAY SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 8-Sunday, May 9: Centennial Era Balloon Festival
Saturday, May 15: Indianapolis 500 Opening Day Ceremonies, Practice (Rookie Orientation Program, Veterans)
Sunday, May 16: Practice (All Drivers)
Monday, May 17-Thursday, May 20: Practice (All Drivers)
Friday, May 21: Fast Friday Practice (All Drivers)
Saturday, May 22: Pole Day Qualifying
Sunday, May 23: Bump Day Qualifying
Monday, May 24-Tuesday, May 25: No Track Activity
Wednesday, May 26: American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day (No Track Activity)
Thursday, May 27: Firestone Freedom 100 Practice, Qualifying
Friday, May 28: Miller Lite Carb Day (Indianapolis 500 Final Practice, Firestone Freedom 100, Pit Stop Challenge, Miller Lite Carb Day Concert)
Saturday, May 29: Public Drivers' Meeting (No Track Activity)
Sunday, May 30: 2010 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race
Nov 9 2009
IMS, INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS INDUSTRY SHOW COME TOGETHER FOR
INAUGURAL SAFETY CONFERENCE DEC. 1
Seventeen world-renowned motorsports safety experts to provide insight, expertise.
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 – Officials from the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) announced Nov. 9 that the Indianapolis Motor speedway will serve as a partner in the inaugural IMIS Safety Conference Dec. 1 in the Sagamore Ballroom of the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis
The IMIS Safety Conference presented by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will help kick off the inaugural IMIS show, set for Dec. 2-3, also at the Indiana Convention Center. The safety conference will feature a world-class panel of 17 racing safety experts presenting insight for those at the top levels of racing to the weekly, grassroots racer.
“One of the core values of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1909 has been the advancement of safety for competitors, officials and fans,” said Chris Schwartz, vice president of marketing for the Speedway. “For 100 years, the Speedway has been at the forefront of technology and safety, and the IMIS safety conference is something we feel very strongly about and are proud to be a part of.”
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway had a medical center on the grounds as early as 1910 and was the first speedway to use the rear-view mirror (1911), track warning lights (1935), mandate helmets (1935), use crash data recorders on cars (1993) and install the SAFER Barrier (2002).
“The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has a long and proud history of safety innovation that is second-to-none,” said Tom Weisenbach, co-founder of IMIS and executive director of the Indiana Motorsports Association. “We’re thrilled to have them as a partner for this historic conference. Whether you race on the biggest stage or participate at your local track on Saturday night, the IMIS Safety Conference presented by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a must-attend for drivers, team members, safety equipment manufacturers and suppliers, as well as track promoters and series officials.”
Kirk Russell, former vice president of competition for Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) and a world-renowned consultant on motorsports safety, serves as the IMIS Safety Conference Coordinator and assembled the panel of experts.
The individuals that will make presentations at the IMIS Safety Conference presented by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are:
Presenter
Title
Location
Trevor Ashline
President, Safety Solutions, Inc.
Mooresville, N.C.
Dave Brown
Track Safety Coordinator, Indy Racing League
Indianapolis
Tom Gideon
Director of Safety Initiatives, NASCAR
Daytona Beach, Fla.
Hubert Gramling
Head of Research, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)
Paris
Robert Hubbard
Creator, HANS Device; Professor, Michigan State University
East Lansing, Mich.
Dan Jones
Fire Chief, Town of Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, N.C.
Arnie Kuhns
President and CEO, SFI Foundation, Inc.
Poway, Calif.
Randy LaJoie
President, The Joie of Seating
Concord, N.C.
Joe Marko
Owner, HMS Motorsport, Ltd.
Danvers, Mass.
John Medlen
Project Manager, Eric Medlen Project; Crew Chief, John Force Racing
Brownsburg, Ind.
Andrew Mellor
Head of Technical Affairs, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)
Paris
John Melvin
Consultant and Adjunct Professor, Wayne State University
Detroit
Steve Mumma
Manager, Security Engineering, Geobrugg Security Engineering
Oregon City, Ore.
John Oates
Fire Chief, East Hartford, Conn.
East Hartford, Conn.
Dean Sicking
Developer of SAFER Barrier; Professor, University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb.
Dan Thomas
Vice President & Treasurer, Snell Memorial Foundation
North Highlands, Calif.
Terry R. Trammell
Partner, Orthopedics Indianapolis, Inc.
Indianapolis
“Each of the 17 experts scheduled to present at the IMIS Safety Conference have dedicated much time and effort to improving motorsports safety around the world,” Russell said. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with several of these individuals and look forward to them sharing their knowledge and expertise with those in attendance at the IMIS Safety Conference presented by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This is a must-attend conference for any person involved with racing.”
The IMIS Safety Conference presented by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway begins with welcoming remarks from Russell at 7:50 a.m. (ET). From 8 a.m. to noon, the conference will focus on event and facility safety, while the 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. portion will focus on personal safety.
The two-day IMIS trade show offers individuals and companies from all facets of the racing business the chance to interact, share ideas and products, build relationships and attend seminars to improve motorsports business around the world, all while showcasing Indianapolis as the “Racing Capital of the World.”
More than 530 booths have already been booked for IMIS, but for racing companies and people interested, there is limited space still available. For details on how to be a part of the show or to register for the IMIS Safety Conference presented by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, visit www.imis-indy.com.
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IMS tickets: Established in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has long prevailed as an icon of motorsports excellence. Beginning in 2009, the Speedway celebrates its Centennial Era, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the facility in 2009 and the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 2011.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com at any time. Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.
2010 BRICKYARD 400 TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 – Tickets for the 2010 Brickyard 400, scheduled for Sunday, July 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, are on sale now.
Fans have three methods to purchase tickets for one of the premier races on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule:
*Online: Visit the Tickets section of www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.
*Phone: Call the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700, or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area.
*In person: Visit the ticket office at the IMS Administration Building at the corner of Georgetown Road and 16th Street.
Online orders can be made at any time. Hours for phone orders and the ticket office are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday.
Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.
Several storylines already exist that will make the 2010 Brickyard 400 a compelling event. With his victory in 2009, Jimmie Johnson became only the second driver to win the Brickyard 400 at least three times, along with Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon, who has a record four wins. Johnson could join Gordon in the exclusive four-win category and also become the first driver in “400” history to reel off three-consecutive wins, having won in 2008 and 2009.
Furthermore, Gordon is overdue for another Brickyard 400 win and could join Formula One legend Michael Schumacher as the only drivers to win a major-league event at “The Racing Capital of the World” five times.
Columbus, Ind., native Tony Stewart had high hopes for scoring his third career NASCAR victory at IMS and his first as an owner-driver in 2009, but he had to settle for a third-place finish. He and his Stewart-Haas Racing teammate, Ryan Newman, are as hungry as ever for victory at IMS.
Established in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has long prevailed as an icon of motorsports excellence. In 2010, the Speedway continues the celebration of its Centennial Era, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the facility in 2009 and the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 2011.
Sept 18 2009
2010 BRICKYARD 400 SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, JULY 25
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 – The 2010 Brickyard 400 will take place on Sunday, July 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the 20th race on the Sprint Cup Series schedule released Sept. 15 by NASCAR.
The 17th annual NASCAR mid-summer marquee race at IMS follows a rare weekend off for stock car racing’s premier series. Before the break, the series will have raced at Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday, July 10 and will head to Pocono Raceway on Sunday, Aug. 1, the week following the Brickyard.
“We were very happy with this year’s Brickyard 400 from a fan and competition perspective after a challenging event in 2008,” said Jeff Belskus, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation president and chief executive officer. “We received very positive fan response after the race, which also was reflected in strong ticket renewals for the 2010 race. Everyone at IMS is looking forward to another great event next July.”
Jimmie Johnson earned his third Brickyard 400 victory in the last four years in 2009, driving the Lowe’s Chevrolet to victory by .400 of a second over Mark Martin. Johnson continued the streak of every Brickyard 400 winner earning a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup in the same season as his Indy victory since the Chase started in 2004.
Johnson will try to match Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon as a four-time Brickyard 400 winner in 2010.
NASCAR will announce race starting times and television network information for its events at a later date.
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IMS tickets: Established in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has long prevailed as an icon of motorsports excellence. Beginning in 2009, the Speedway celebrates its Centennial Era, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the facility in 2009 and the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 2011.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com at any time. Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.
INDY 500 LEGEND RUTHERFORD TO STAR IN LIVE WEB SHOW SEPT. 14
30-minute show streamed at www.indy500.com from IMS Pagoda
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 – Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Johnny Rutherford will participate in a Web show broadcast live Monday, Sept. 14 from the famed Pagoda at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The show will be streamed live from 3:30-4 p.m. (ET) at www.indy500.com with noted motorsports announcer Bob Jenkins serving as host. During the show, Rutherford will answer selected questions submitted in advance by fans.
Fans can submit questions at www.indy500.com/askjr. Questions must be submitted by noon (ET) Monday, Sept. 14.
Questions about a variety of topics are encouraged, including Rutherford’s illustrious Indianapolis 500 career, including three victories and three poles, his on-track battles with fellow legends A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Al Unser, Bobby Unser and more, his current role in helping IndyCar Series drivers hone their skills, his racing idols, his hobbies and interests, a look ahead at the 2010 Indianapolis 500 and more.
Rutherford, a Fort Worth, Texas, resident nicknamed “Lone Star J.R.,” won the Indianapolis 500 in 1974, 1976 and 1980.
Tickets for the 2010 Indianapolis 500, scheduled for Sunday, May 30, go on sale to the public Monday, Sept. 14. Tickets can be purchased at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com, by calling the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700 or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area, or at the ticket office at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Hours for phone orders and the ticket office are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday, while online orders can be made at any time.
Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.
