Archive for the ‘Event PR’ Category
Mark Miles to become CEO of Hulman & Company
[IMS PR] Veteran business leader and international sports executive Mark D. Miles will become CEO of Hulman & Company on December 17, 2012. The appointment positions Jeff Belskus, who currently serves as CEO of several Hulman & Company lines of business, to focus his attention on IMS Corporation and INDYCAR.
Tony George resigns from IMS Board of Directors
[IMS PR] “Tony George has made the difficult decision to resign from the board because of his involvement with a group that has recently expressed an interest in purchasing the Hulman & Company-owned INDYCAR organization,” said Jeff Belskus, Hulman & Company president and CEO.
Indianapolis 500 veteran Jerry Grant dies at 77
[IMS PR] Jerry Grant, a 10-time competitor in the Indianapolis 500 and the first person to turn an official lap faster than 200 mph in an Indy car, died Sunday, Aug. 12. He was 77.
Fans invited to free test at Sonoma on August 17
[Sonoma PR] Race fans will be treated to a free INDYCAR test session at the raceway in Sonoma on Friday, Aug. 17, as several teams from the IZOD IndyCar Series head to Sonoma to test the newly modified road course layout.
Sonoma releases adjusted INDYCAR layout
[Sonoma PR] Raceway officials today unveiled a modified track layout for the GoPro Indy® Grand Prix of Sonoma, which is designed to enhance passing opportunities for the upcoming race in August.
July 26 Mid-Ohio test open to the public
[Mid-Ohio PR] 18 drivers with 11 teams are expected to take part in the one-day test in advance of the Honda Indy 200 on August 3-5.
INDYCAR and St. Petersburg confirm Honda Grand Prix through 2017
[St. Petersburg PR] Green Savoree announced today that St. Petersburg City Council voted unanimously yesterday to extend its race agreement until 2017.
Andretti Sports Marketing confirms 2013 Milwaukee IndyFest
[Milwaukee IndyFest PR] Michael Andretti, President and CEO of Andretti Sports Marketing, today announced the Milwaukee IndyFest will return to the Milwaukee Mile in 2013.
Texas declines opportunity to host season finale
[Texas PR] “We appreciate INDYCAR reaching out to us … but there were numerous issues and obstacles to overcome,” Eddie Gossage said.
Milwaukee IndyFest packed with action
[Milwaukee IndyFest PR] This weekend’s Milwaukee IndyFest is chock full of action from flag to flag.
Gossage approached re: hosting season finale
[Texas PR] Scheduling will be a challenge, but Eddie Gossage is intrigued at the prospect of hosting the season finale of the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season.
Wheldon to be honored throughout Indy weekend
[IMS PR] The life of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon will be honored through a variety of activities during the 2012 edition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.