| ***********************************************************************Interesting Fact: The last of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s brick surface was covered with asphalt during the fall of 1961. Approximately 600 of the track’s original 3.2 million paving bricks were used to form a new start-finish line with a “gold” brick, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 500-mile race, placed in the very center of the 36-inch-wide strip. *********************************************************************************
Memorable Quote: “The IRL needs to embark on a diversity program to bring in more American drivers.” Chris Economaki (with tongue-in-cheek)
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Race Chaser co-chair Barry Hindman has a location for the November luncheon. He announced at last Saturday’s luncheon that the event on November 17th will be held at Grindstone Charley’s, 5822 Crawfordsville Road where attendees will hear a fantastic presentation by the curator of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, Tom Schmeh from Knoxville, IA. He will make a presentation about his beloved museum and will also be bringing with him, historian Larry Ball, Jr. Mr. Ball will give a powerpoint presentation of the Des Moines Speedway board track (1915-1916). Make plans now to attend this rare event. RSVP’s will start as soon as the Winchester luncheon is over (October 27th).
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2012 INDYCAR CELEBRATION
Join us for the official end-of-season banquet as we honor our INDYCAR teams and drivers!
WHEN: Thursday evening, December 6
WHERE: Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Pavilion
INCLUDES: Parking, dinner, awards banquet, music/entertainment
TICKETS: $150 each (limited quantity available)
TABLES: Tables seat 10 individuals
ATTIRE: Business
INDYCAR Nation Champion members will get an exclusive PRE SALE opportunity on Tuesday, October 2!
• Purchase by calling the IMS Ticket Office at 1-800-822-4639 from 8:00-5:00pm – M-F
• Tell them you are an INDYCAR Nation Champion member
*After Oct 3, tickets will be promoted to the general public
*Tickets will be mailed prior to event.
*Tables will be reserved for public tickets, but general seating will apply for those tables.
*An additional Champion event may be planned for this weekend – tbd
BREAKING NEWS! Champion members receive $1,000 discount for ultimate adventure trip
Join Graham Rahal on the Autoweek America Adventure , presented by SRT. Event takes place Oct. 24-30th from Colorado Springs to Las Vegas. Teams of two compete in a live game with “Amazing Race” style challenges, track events, and clue solving navigation, to win a 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT worth $50,080. Entry fee covers all expenses for two people- luxury hotels, food and beverage, track fees, game fees, and even a free luxury car rental to drive for the week. Sign up soon! Space is limited.
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The “National Speed Sport News” reports that the 2013 Formula One schedule has been released:
Federation Internationale de L’Automobile today confirmed the 2013 Formula One World Championship calendar. The only event on the calendar that has yet to be confirmed is the proposed Grand Prix of Jersey, which at this point may not happen.
Missing from the 2013 calendar is the European Grand Prix at the Valencia Street Circuit. It was announced in March that the event would not return in 2013.
2013 Formula One Schedule
| Date |
Track |
Location |
| March 17 |
Albert Park |
Melbourne, Australia |
| March 24 |
Sepang Int’l Circuit |
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| April 14 |
Shanghai Int’l Circuit |
Shanghai, China |
| April 21 |
Bahrain Int’l Circuit |
Sakhir, Bahrain |
| May 12 |
Circuit de Catalunya |
Barcelona, Spain |
| May 26 |
Circuit de Monaco |
Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| June 9 |
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve |
Montreal, Quebec |
| June 16 |
Port Imperial Street Circuit (TBC) |
Weehawken, N.J. |
| June 30 |
Silverstone Circuit |
Silverstone, United Kingdom |
| July 21 |
Nürburgring |
Nürburg, Germany |
| July 28 |
Hungaroring |
Budapest, Hungary |
| Sept. 1 |
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
Francorchamps, Belgium |
| Sept. 8 |
Autodromo Nazionale Monza |
Monza, Italy |
| Sept. 22 |
Marina Bay Street Circuit |
Marina Bay, Singapore |
| Oct. 6 |
Suzuka Circuit |
Suzuka, Japan |
| Oct. 13 |
Korean Int’l Circuit |
Yeongam, South Korea |
| Oct. 27 |
Buddh Int’l Circuit |
Greater Noida, India |
| Nov. 3 |
Yas Marina Circuit |
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Nov. 17 |
Circuit of the Americas |
Austin, Texas |
| Nov. 24 |
Autódromo José Carlos Pace |
São Paul, Brazil |
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