Edmonton lone Canadian stop on 2008 IndyCar Series schedule
EDMONTON, May 28 /PRNewswire/ - It's confirmed - the Rexall Edmonton
Indy shifts into high gear at the Rexall Speedway, July 24-26, 2008.
Northlands, operator of the Rexall Edmonton Indy, has signed a three-year
agreement with the Indy Racing League, sanctioning body for the IndyCar
Series, to bring the excitement of IndyCar Series racing to the extremely
fast and technically challenging Rexall Speedway through 2010.
"We welcome the opportunity to partner with the Indy Racing League
during such an exciting time," said Ken Knowles, Northlands President. "The
Edmonton Indy has a proven track record with terrific support from our fans
and partners. Under this new partnership, we expect that this year's event
will be the biggest and best to date."
Edmonton becomes the 17th race on the 2008 IndyCar Series schedule.
"The city of Edmonton and Northlands have put together a first-class
event, and we're excited that we can bring the IndyCar Series to such a
great venue," said Terry Angstadt, president of the commercial division for
the Indy Racing League. "While drivers such as Justin Wilson and Will Power
have raced in Edmonton before, some of our other stars - Danica Patrick,
Helio Castroneves, Marco Andretti and Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon -
will compete there for the first time. We look forward to a long
relationship with the Rexall Edmonton Indy."
"In just three years of operation, we have shown that Edmonton is in
the top tier of racing cities across North America," commented Jim Haskins,
General Manager, Rexall Edmonton Indy.
"This announcement is great news for Edmonton and for race fans across
Canada," said Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel. "The economic benefits to our
city are extensive and our citizens and corporate sector have really
embraced this event, making it one of the most successful racing venues in
North America."
Edmonton's biggest summer celebration is set to kick-off in July as
Edmonton's Capital EX brings us the thrills of the midway July 17-26 and
the Rexall Edmonton Indy takes to the track July 24-26.
As part of the IndyCar Series schedule, the Rexall Edmonton Indy is
positioned to be one of the most exciting races in the world. Tickets for
the race are on sale now through Ticketmaster or online at
http://www.edmontonindy.com. Three-day grandstand packages start as low as $125.
In 2007, more than 167,000 spectators watched the Grand Prix of
Edmonton while injecting more than $25 million into Edmonton's economy.
Northlands rocks Edmonton with 2,500 events each year that attract over
4 million visitors to Alberta's Capital City. Think, Canadian Finals Rodeo,
Farmfair International, Capital EX, Rexall Edmonton Indy, the best of horse
racing, headliner concerts, international events and all the trade shows
you can handle. Visit northlands.com to find out more.
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CONTACT:
Media Contacts: Randy Kilburn, Media
Relations, Rexall Edmonton Indy, cell: (780) 451-1550; Sid
Priddle, Media Relations, Rexall Edmonton Indy, tel: (780)
932-4207, email: spriddle@edmontonindy.com; Jim Haskins, General
Manager, Rexall Edmonton Indy, tel: (780) 488-8882, cell: (780)
932-9862, email: jhaskins@edmontonindy.com
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