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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAND-AM Road Racing announced the most dynamic schedules in its history today, highlighted by three new events and a unique combined weekend with the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111013/MM86487LOGO ) Both the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge schedules will feature inaugural races at the Circuit of the Americas in...
IRVINE, Calif., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The birthplace of U.S. auto racing, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), is the site for Round Eight of the 2012 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge (CTSCC). Kia Racing's Infinity Audio Forte Koups take to the Brickyard for the first time, and Kia Motors becomes the first Korean automaker to take the green flag at the legendary 103-year-old racetrack. Co-pilots of the No. 10 Infinity Audio Forte Koup, Nic Jönsson and Andy Lally,...
INDIANAPOLIS, July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, well over 100,000 racing fans will have a chance to hear a personal appeal from Tony and Lauren Dungy on the subject of adoption at the world's largest spectator sporting facility, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Indianapolis Super Bowl-winning coach is featured in a 30-second public service announcement, framing the current orphan crisis and need for adoption awareness. The video spot will be featured on an...
INDIANAPOLIS, July 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Two-time Academy Award(®)-winning director Ron Howard will drive the Pace Car and lead the field of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series superstars to the green flag at the Crown Royal Presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard powered by BigMachineRecords.com on Sunday, July 29, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it was announced July 20. Howard has become an entertainment legend as a director, producer and actor. He has directed worldwide...
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Chemical Corporation, an official sponsor and technical partner of Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR), will ride along on the No. 39 car of rookie Bryan Clauson this Sunday in the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500. Other sponsors include Angie's List, Dallara, Honda, and Firestone. The Indianapolis 500, billed as The "Greatest Spectacle in Racing," is the most prestigious event on the IZOD IndyCar Series calendar and...
INDIANAPOLIS, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The roar of engines will now be joined by the sweet sounds of rhythm and bass during this year's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, thanks to a partnership announcement today among the makers of Crown Royal® whisky, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and BigMachineRecords.com. Officially titled Crown Royal Presents the "Your Hero's Name Here" 400 at the Brickyard Powered by BigMachineRecords.com, the race weekend...
INDIANAPOLIS, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Chip Ganassi Racing (TCGR) announced today that the traditional No. 10 Target Honda of four-time and defending INDYCAR Champion and two-time Indianapolis 500 Winner Dario Franchitti will change to the No. 50 for the 96th Running of the Indianapolis 500 in honor of Target's 50th Anniversary in 2012. Target and Team Owner Chip Ganassi have partnered together for nearly half of those 50 years. TCGR was established in 1990, making the...
WARMINSTER, Pa., April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CRC Industries, Inc., leading automotive aftermarket chemical manufacturer, will send one very lucky Facebook fan and a guest to Indy in July for an action-packed weekend of NASCAR and GRAND-AM racing for the inaugural 'Super Weekend at the Brickyard.' The event will be held from July 27-29 and includes 4 epic races from the NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, GRAND-AM Rolex Series and the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports...
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- There are certain people who go above and beyond to change the lives of others. From soldiers who protect our country to individuals who serve as leaders within their communities, Crown Royal is looking to pay tribute to those who are making a difference. The whisky brand is encouraging adult fans to nominate their personal heroes (21 or older) for naming rights to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the Crown Royal Presents the "Your Hero's...
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SPEED will continue to be the television home of GRAND-AM Road Racing in 2012, televising all 13 Rolex Sports Car Series events either live or on a same-day delay basis. Current plans call for live coverage of 10 races, beginning with 15-and-a-half hours of coverage from the 50th Anniversary running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 28-29 at Daytona International Speedway. The Rolex 24 kicks off the 2012 season on...
