Pit Walk, Rider Interviews, Toseland Concert And More!
By Paul Kelly
redbullindianapolisgp.com
Friday, August 22, 2008
The Red Bull Indianapolis GPreview on Thursday, Sept. 11 will help fans gear up for the inaugural weekend of MotoGP racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
A variety of fan-friendly activities are scheduled during the free Red Bull IndianapolisGPreview, which will take place from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Events will include:
•Question-and-answer sessions with riders and industry officials on the Pagoda Plaza stage. Noted motorcycle racing television personalities Ralph Sheheen and Greg White and Indianapolis radio personality Michael Young will serve as hosts of the stage show.
Rider Q&A session schedule (subject to change):
11 a.m.-noon: Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Riders
Noon-12:15 p.m.: Randy de Puniet
12:15-12:30 p.m.: Andrea Dovizioso
1-1:15 p.m.: Casey Stoner, Marco Melandri
1:15-1:30 p.m.: Toni Elias, Sylvain Guintoli
1:30-1:45 p.m.: Shinya Nakano, Alex de Angelis
1:45-2 p.m.: John Hopkins, Anthony West
2-2:15 p.m.: Chris Vermeulen, Loris Capirossi
2:15- 2:30 p.m.: Dani Pedrosa
2:30-2:45 p.m.: Valentino Rossi
2:45-3 p.m.: Jorge Lorenzo
3-3:15 p.m.: Colin Edwards, James Toseland
3:15-3:30 p.m.: Nicky Hayden
•The pit walk from 2-5 p.m. - open to race ticket holders - during which fans can stand adjacent to the open garages, providing a clear view of the exotic, 800cc prototype motorcycles that will compete in the MotoGP class during the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.
Skilled team personnel also will be on hand, working on the bikes that will propel American stars 2006 World Champion Nicky Hayden, Colin Edwards, Hopkins and Ben Spies, along with World Champions Rossi and Stoner, to speeds of 200 mph on the front straightaway of the IMS road course.
•A concert with Tech 3 Yamaha MotoGP rider James Toseland, also a classically trained pianist, and members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at approximately 5 p.m. in the Pagoda Plaza.
•The Vendor Marketplace. Vendors, including Alpinestars, Arai, Arlen Ness, Dainese, Joe Rocket, Nolan, Oakley, Scorpion, Shoei and Tour Master/Cortech, will be among the leading brands that fill 48 IMS garages with the latest in motorcycle equipment and accessories.
•Appearances and photo opportunities with Red Bull Indianapolis GP Grid Girls, free temporary tattoos, a DJ spinning music and more.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Official Trackside Gift Shops and IMS concession stands adjacent to the Pagoda Plaza and Hall of Fame Museum, and the MotoGP team/rider official merchandise areas will be open all day.
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Red Bull Indianapolis GP tickets: Tickets are on sale for the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Sept. 14, 2008.
Tickets can be purchased either online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com at any time; on the phone by calling (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or (317) 492-6700 locally between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday; or visiting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ticket Office on the first floor of the IMS Administration Building at 4790 W. 16th St. in Indianapolis from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
All tickets for this event are three-day tickets, with both reserved and general admission seating available.
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