Monday, July 16, 2007
What:
Red Bull Indianapolis GP
When:
Sept, 12-14, 2008
Where:
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Facility was constructed in 1909, with a 2.5-mile oval circuit. A 16-turn motorcycle road circuit, which includes part of the historic, 2.5-mile oval , is under construction and will be used for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the largest spectator sporting facility in the world. The Speedway plays host to three of the largest-attended sporting events in the world: The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard and the United States Grand Prix.
Speedway Principals
Mari Hulman George, chairman; Anton H. (Tony) George, chief executive officer; Joie Chitwood, president and chief operating officer
Event Classes:
MotoGP, 250cc, 125cc
2007 MotoGP World Champion:
Casey Stoner, Australia, Ducati Marlboro Team
Participating MotoGP Manufacturers:
Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha
MotoGP Bike Specs:
800cc engines generating approximately 220 horsepower
Top speed: Approximately 208 mph (335 km/h)
Bike weight: Approximately 326 pounds (148 kg)
Sanctioning Body:
Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme, headquartered in Mies, Switzerland
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.
About Indianapolis:
City population (Marion County): 860,454 (12th largest in the United States)
City area (Marion County): 396 square miles
Indianapolis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) population: 1,607,496 (29th largest U.S. metro area)
Indianapolis MSA: 3,532 square miles
Mayor: Greg Ballard
Indiana Governor: Mitch Daniels
Average September high temperature: 77.4 degrees Fahrenheit (25.2 Celsius)
Average September low temperature: 55.2 degrees Fahrenheit (12.9 Celsius)
Average September precipitation: 2.88 inches (7.32 cm)
Airport: Served by 10 major and 19 national airlines
Information source: Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association
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