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By: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana – From on-track action and high-flying demonstrations to hip DJs and cool rock concerts, Miller Lite Carb Day on Friday, May 24 is the ultimate boost into the Greatest Weekend in Racing.
“Miller Lite Carb Day is the unofficial start to summer and the kickoff to race weekend,” Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles said. “It’s a full day of fun, with something for everyone to enjoy. It’s a day like no other at the Racing Capital of the World.”
Gates will open at 8 a.m. at IMS, allowing fans ample time to explore and find the best seat before the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES take to the famed 2.5-mile oval for the final practice before the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
After practice concludes, the action shifts to the sky with a Thunderbirds practice demonstration and the Red Bull Air Force.
The United States Air Force Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, will perform the flyover during pre-race ceremonies for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26. Fans in attendance on Miller Lite Carb Day will get a special treat as the Thunderbirds conduct a practice demonstration in preparation for Race Day.
The Red Bull Air Force are known for pushing the boundaries of flight and making the impossible possible. Featuring Mike Swanson and Jeff Provenzano, the expert team has completed tens of thousands of successful jumps between them, making them some of the most accomplished and experienced aviation squads on the planet.
The Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge has been a staple of the Indianapolis 500 since 1977. Pit crews compete head-to-head in single eliminations for the opening rounds, meeting for a best-of-three showdown in the final. During each round, the crews conduct a standard pit stop, which includes switching all four tires and simulating refueling, in the shortest possible time on a specially constructed dual pit lane.
Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing won his fourth Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge in 2023 by besting Team Penske’s Will Power in the best-of-three finals.
The 2024 Indy Pit Stop Challenge will feature the high-energy style and versatile genre range of DJ Mystro, who has been recognized as one of the Midwest’s most promising breakout DJs. Mystro, an Indianapolis native, is a party starter and a lifelong musician and drummer. He’s taken his music knowledge and transitioned those abilities to bring the heat to weddings, corporate events, clubs, concerts and festivals across the world. Mystro also performs as an official DJ for the Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts.
Gates for the Miller Lite Carb Day Concert will open at 2 p.m. this year, allowing for more entertainment, including Indianapolis recording artist Kid Quill. Headliner George Thorogood & The Destroyers will be joined by special guest Gin Blossoms, which will open the show.
Miller Lite Carb Day Schedule
- NTT INDYCAR SERIES Indy 500 Final Practice | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET
- Trackside Intermission | 1-2:30 p.m.
- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Practice Demonstration
- Red Bull Air Force
- Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge with DJ Mystro | 2:30-4 p.m.
- Miller Lite Carb Day Concert | 3-6 p.m. (gates open at 2 p.m.)
- Warmup: Kid Quill
- Opener: Gin Blossoms
- Headliner: George Thorogood and The Destroyers
Miller Lite Carb Day general admission tickets start at just $45. All general admission, concert pit and VIP Deck concert tickets include admission to the concert and to on-track activities that day at IMS, which include the final practice for the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and the Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge. Children 15 and under are free with a paying adult.
The 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday, May 26. Tickets are on sale now at IMS.com, by calling 317-492-6700 or by visiting the IMS Ticket Office at the IMS Administration Building.
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By: IndyCar
April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana – INDYCAR has announced penalties for Team Penske, including disqualifications for the No. 2 (driver Josef Newgarden) and No. 3 (Scott McLaughlin) and a 10-point penalty for No. 12 (Will Power) from the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding on Sunday, March 10 on the Streets of St. Petersburg.
Team Penske was in violation of the following “Push to Pass” parameters:
Rule 14.19.15. An indicator to enable Push to Pass will be sent via CAN communication from the timing and scoring beacon on board the Car to the team data logger. This signal must be passed on to the ECU unmodified and uninterrupted during all Road and Street Course Events.
Rule 14.19.16. Race Starts and any Race Restart that occurs before the lap prior to the white flag or prior to three minutes remaining in a timed Race Event will have the Push to Pass system disabled and will be enabled for a given Car once that Car reaches the alternate Start/Finish line.
According to the rulebook, the violation is considered a Race Procedure Penalty (9.2.2.), which includes the right to reposition the Driver/Car in the posting or results, with a disqualification (9.2.2.6.) that includes the forfeiture of points and awards.
During the Sunday, April 21 warmup session ahead of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, INDYCAR discovered the team’s possible rules violation.
An extensive review of data from the race on the Streets of St. Petersburg revealed that Team Penske manipulated the overtake system so that the No. 2, 3 and 12 cars had the ability to use Push to Pass on starts and restarts. According to the INDYCAR rulebook, use of overtake is not available during championship races until the car reaches the alternate start-finish line.
It was determined that the No. 2 and the No. 3 gained a competitive advantage by using Push to Pass on restarts while the No. 12 did not.
Additionally, all three entries have been fined $25,000 and will forfeit all prize money associated with the Streets of St. Petersburg race.
“The integrity of the INDYCAR SERIES championship is critical to everything we do,” INDYCAR President Jay Frye said. “While the violation went undetected at St. Petersburg, INDYCAR discovered the manipulation during Sunday’s warmup in Long Beach and immediately addressed it ensuring all cars were compliant for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Beginning with this week’s race at Barber Motorsports Park, new technical inspection procedures will be in place to deter this violation.”
Due to the disqualification penalty of the No 2, the No. 5 entry of Arrow McLaren driven by Pato O’Ward is now credited with the win on the Streets of St. Petersburg.
An updated official final results from the St. Petersburg race is available here with updated 2024 season standings available here.
Members may contest the imposition of the penalties detailed in the review and appeal procedures of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES rulebook.
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By: Samantha Tan Racing
April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024
Samantha Tan finished a successful one-off weekend in GT America with a GT4 podium and an additional top five finish at Long Beach.
Back competing at the Long Beach street circuit for the first time since 2019, Samantha entered round two of this year’s GT America, which supported this weekend’s IndyCar Long Beach Grand Prix, for her first race in a GT4 car since 2021. On top of that, the two, 40-minute sprint races marked her competitive debut aboard the new ‘G82’ generation BMW M4 GT4.
Despite the steep learning curve, Samantha’s weekend with ST Racing got off to a solid start with 7th on the GT4 grid in race one (the #38 BMW qualified just over a tenth shy of the division’s second row). 7th quickly became 6th in the first race, thanks to a fighting start by BMW M Motorsport ambassador Samantha into Long Beach’s notorious turn one.
Keeping the Flying Lizard Motorsports’ Aston Martin in her sights across the opening stages (which included several exploratory passing attempts into turn one), Samantha made the move for 5th stick shortly after half-distance, breezing past the Vantage on the approach to West Shoreline Drive. Just a few laps later, Samantha was on the tail of 4th-placed Heart of Racing Team: the BMW was even alongside, and out-dragging, the Vantage several times down East Seaside Way. A possible fight for a GT4 podium was sadly derailed however when several of the GT3 frontrunners attempted to pass the #38 BMW M4 GT4 by Long Beach’s famous fountain, a move that ultimately cost the BMW valuable ground on its rivals. Still, 5th in the GT4 class first-time out boded well for the following afternoon.
Race two on Sunday got off to an even better start. Having qualified 3rd of the GT4 runners, Samantha was already alongside 2nd-placed Rotek Racing heading into turn one, but opted instead for a more conservative approach, to retain 3rd and bide her time. Indeed, just over 15 minutes later, Samantha was up and past the Aston Martin for 2nd, a position Samantha held all the way to the chequered flag, despite enormous pressure in the closing stages.
Alongside the podium finish, Samantha also posted the third fastest GT4 race lap of race two.
Samantha Tan, driver and ST Racing co-owner: “P2 and P5 at the Long Beach Grand Prix! It was the first time I got to race the new G82 M4 GT4 for my debut in GT America, so it was a bit of a challenge trying to learn the new car and relearn the track. I haven’t been back since 2019, but we maximized every session and the team gave me a great car to fight with. On Sunday, I put everything together and brought home a second place finish! Proud to achieve this in my first outing with the GT4 and as the only woman in the series. I eagerly look forward to GTWC Sebring in just a couple weeks!”
Kenneth Tan, ST Racing team principal: “The Long Beach GP was very well attended this year with large crowds of race enthusiasts everywhere. Sam put on a very courageous and skilled drive the whole weekend despite never having driven the new M4 GT4 (G82) race car until this past weekend. She started a little conservative but quickly and progressively got faster and in fact, she had at certain points during both races, the fastest lap times. I am very happy to see her progress to this elevated level in her race craft and excited to see what she can do at the next race in Sebring.”
Samantha returns to the GT World Challenge America and GT3 race action with ST Racing at the Sebring International Raceway on 3-5 May. Two weeks later, the GTWC America season continues with rounds five and six at the Circuit of the Americas on 17-19 May.
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By: Road to Racing
April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024
Toronto, Ontario - Road to Racing (R2R) currently has two talented Canadian drivers, Callum Baxter and Mayer Deonarine, who are competing in the prestigious GB4 race series in the UK. Partnering with MotorSport Vision, Europe's largest motor racing circuit operator, and REV TV, R2R has arranged for the full 2024 GB4 race series to be broadcast in Canada on REV TV with the majority of the proceeds from advertising revenue during the broadcasts going towards funding amateur motorsports initiatives in Canada, aligning with R2R's mission to support aspiring amateur racers and promote diversity and inclusion in motorsports.
Richard Randle, Media and PR Officer at MotorSport Vision Ltd, GB3, and GB4 Championships, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating:
"We are delighted to collaborate with Road To Racing and REV TV to bring our thrilling GB4 action to Canadian fans. This partnership underscores our commitment to expanding the reach of British motorsports and supporting grassroots initiatives worldwide."
Edward Kanerva Director of Marketing and Programming at REV TV, commented, "REV TV is proud to partner with Road To Racing and MSV to showcase the GB4 race series to our Canadian audience. We believe in the power of motorsports to inspire and engage fans of all ages, and this partnership exemplifies our commitment to delivering high-quality racing content to our viewers."
The GB4 race series features exhilarating wheel-to-wheel action and fierce competition, and with this new partnership, Canadian fans can now enjoy the excitement and see elite Canadian drivers compete.
About Road To Racing
Road To Racing (R2R) is a Canadian Amateur Athletics Association dedicated to supporting aspiring amateur racers and promoting diversity and inclusion in motorsports. Through sponsorships, scholarships, and grassroots initiatives, R2R provides opportunities for young talent to pursue their racing dreams.
About MotorSport Vision
MSV is a UK private company owned by Chief Executive and former Formula 1 driver Jonathan Palmer and Sir Peter Ogden. It is Europe's largest motor racing circuit operator, with a portfolio that includes the Bennetts British Superbike, GB3, and GB4 Championships.
About REVTV
REV TV Canada is a premier destination for motorsports enthusiasts, offering live races from around the world and exclusive programming covering a wide range of motorsports disciplines. With a commitment to delivering thrilling racing content, RevTV engages audiences with high-quality programming and behind-the-scenes access.
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By: F1 Exhibition Toronto
April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024
Toronto, Ontario - A legendary race car with a deep Toronto connection, driven by one of the world’s most iconic drivers, is the latest addition to the all-new Formula 1® Exhibition opening May 3rd at Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto, 1 Yonge St. A 1987 Lotus 99T driven by Ayrton Senna will be on display in Toronto, allowing fans to get up close to race car history.
The Type 99T celebrates the incredible racing career of one of the all time F1® greats: Brazil’s Ayrton Senna. The three-time World Champion, and Formula 1® legend spent three seasons with Team Lotus where he claimed his first race victories. In his final and best performing year with Lotus, Senna drove a 99T to eight podiums, including back-to-back wins at Monaco and Detroit. This victory at Monaco was Senna’s first at the track which would go on to become his most successful career circuit.
A much admired hero both on and off the track, Senna was recognized for his unique driving style and passion for the sport. In a career cut short, he yielded 41 Grand Prix™ victories and set 65 pole positions, a record he held until it was broken in 2006 by Michael Shumacher.
Formula 1® fans will recall 1987 as a pivotal year for both Senna and the Lotus F1® team. Team Lotus joined forces with Honda, and working with designer Gerard Ducarouge created the 99T, recognized for its revolutionary Lotus Active Suspension, as well as one of the fastest cars on the F1® circuit, especially with Senna at the wheel.
Piloted by Ayrton Senna, the 1987 Lotus 99T race cars marked the final victories and podium finishes for Lotus in Formula 1® during the 1987 season. This marked the end of an extraordinary era for the Lotus racing legacy.
On loan from its owner, the Lotus 99T has deep Toronto ties. In 2016, the car was purchased by Toronto’s William Halkiw whose son discovered the gem for sale. A top secret deal was made; the car was purchased from an anonymous vendor in Chicago where it was found stored in a garage covered in bedsheets in pristine condition. Senna had last driven the race car 29 years earlier in Austria at the end of the 1987 F1® season. That season saw Senna drive this car to a third-place finish in the German Grand Prix. An original log book containing detailed records of the 99T car’s activity revealed 3194.1 miles were driven in total: Ayrton Senna logged 2929.9 of them.
The 1987 Lotus 99T will be showcased in the first of six specially designed rooms in the exhibition, Once Upon a Time in Formula 1®. The room also features the iconic 1962 BRM P578, the car in which Graham Hill secured his first World Drivers’ Championship, and the 1955 Lancia D50, a lovingly reconstructed example of the famed cars that delivered wins for the likes of Alberto Ascari, both on loan from Revs Institute.
“We are beyond delighted to announce that the F1 Exhibition in Toronto will showcase the famed yellow car: Ayrton Senna’s historic 1987 Lotus 99T,” said Jonathan Linden, Producer of The Formula 1® Exhibition. “This remarkable F1 race car promises to captivate audiences during our North American debut, serving as a tribute to the legacy of a man whose brilliance as a driver and compelling personality left its mark on the sport forever.”
Clive Chapman, owner of Classic Team Lotus and son of Lotus founder Colin Chapman, said: “Classic Team Lotus is delighted that The F1 Exhibition in Toronto is showing the important part Lotus has played in the history of Formula One. We are pleased to have a great association with the exhibition.”
Opening on May 3, 2024, North America’s first official Formula 1® Exhibition will run until early summer in Toronto at Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto, 1 Yonge Street. Officially developed in association with Formula 1® and with unprecedented support from the motorsport community, the immersive show, spanning over 20,000 sq. ft., boasts a wide range of artifacts and contributions from the sport’s most legendary teams, experts, and personalities.
Produced in partnership with Round Room Live and Pathfinder Live, and delving far beyond what fans have ever seen before, the show uses bold, technology-led design features and large-scale interactive displays to lift the lid on the past, present and future of Formula 1®.
Tickets for The Formula 1® Exhibition Toronto presented by TSN are on sale and available at F1Exhibition.ca.
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Round Room Live is the leading producer and promoter of exhibitions and family show entertainment, specializing in transforming both new and iconic intellectual property into engaging and thrilling live events. Round Room creates unique live experiences tailored to the distinct character of each property and produces the highest quality productions for audiences around the world.
Round Room’s Immersive and Entertainment Experiences division is currently touring: Formula 1: The Exhibition, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Mandela: The Official Exhibition, and Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free. Their current roster of touring theatrical shows includes: Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, Blippi The Musical (2023 Olivier Award nomination for Best Family production), Peppa Pig Live, Sesame Street Live!, Nitro Circus 20th Anniversary Tour, Shrek the Musical (2024 US Tour), and Blue’s Clues & You! Live On Stage.
About Pathfinder Live
Pathfinder Live is a full-service venture development and planning studio specialising in travelling exhibitions and location-based entertainments. It works with major rights holders and media owners.
About Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto
Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto, located at 1 Yonge Street, holds a significant place in the city’s history, notably as the former home of the Toronto Star. The printing press area has been transformed into an experiential entertainment multi-plex, bursting onto the world-stage with the iconic Immersive Van Gogh exhibit. Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto has also been home to other innovative immersive exhibits, the latest being Immersive Disney Animation, and numerous other presentations, ranging from dance, theatre, private events to art exhibits.
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TSN is Canada’s Sports Leader and provides world-class content across its industry-leading platforms including five national television feeds, TSN+, TSN.ca, TSN Radio stations, and the TSN app, featuring 5G capabilities. With a broad portfolio of multimedia sports assets, TSN delivers more championship events than any broadcaster in the country. The network’s deep and diverse roster of live sports programming includes the Grey Cup, IIHF Women’s Worlds, Men’s Worlds, and World Junior Championship, Spengler Cup, Hockey Canada events, CFL, NFL, NBA, MLS, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Season of Champions Curling, FIFA World Cup™, UEFA EURO, MLB, Golf’s Majors, Grand Slam Tennis, NASCAR, F1, IndyCar Series, CHL, and NCAA March Madness. TSN is part of Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and Out-of-Home. More information about TSN is available at TSN.ca.