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SINGLE DAY TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR 32ND EDITION OF HONDA INDY TORONTO

Posted by  on Thursday, May 31st 2018     

New Website also Launched for July’s Festival

TORONTO (May 30, 2018) – Single-day tickets went on sale today for this summer’s Honda Indy Toronto, set for July 13-15, 2018. Fans going online to purchase will also see a brand new website launched at hondaindy.com with an improved user experience, more fan information and easier navigation on all devices.

This public on-sale marks the final countdown to July’s big weekend for festival-goers at Exhibition Place. Prices start as low as $40 for single-day general admission and $70 for reserved grandstand seats.
 
Two-day tickets are still available for purchase to secure the top seats at the best value in the grandstands for the entire race weekend. Sold only in the two-day option and including a paddock pass to get up close to the stars and cars racing on track, a limited quantity of Gold Level reserved grandstand seats for the highest rows remain.
 
“The Honda Indy Toronto is going to be another spectacular weekend filled with on track and off track festivities. We have Honda Canada’s 10th year of partnership in this great event to celebrate, and the features they showcase for all to enjoy are always a summer highlight,” said Jeff Atkinson, president of the Honda Indy Toronto. “We have so many exciting announcements to share over the next few weeks. Stay tuned at the brand new hondaindy.com and follow on social media as we welcome new partners, announce new programs and detail all of the attractions available for festival-goers.”
 
The 32nd edition of this annual festival of speed on the streets of Toronto is going to provide an abundance of racing action. The Saturday and Sunday headliners remain the same while the support races to take the green flag on the 2.89 km (1.786 miles), 11-turn circuit include all three open-wheel development series from the Mazda Road to Indy presented by Cooper Tires and additional full-fender action from the Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama.
 
Sunday’s feature, the 85-lap Verizon IndyCar Series race, will be extra special for Toronto race fans with the all Canadian team of James Hinchcliffe and Robert Wickens set to take the green flag for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, and Montreal’s Zachary Claman DeMelo adding a third Canadian driver to the field for the first time in years. The defending Honda Indy Toronto winner Josef Newgarden and his Team Penske teammate, recent Indy 500 champion and 2016 Toronto victor Will Power, will also join the starting grid. In Saturday’s NASCAR Pinty’s Series-sanctioned event, the Pinty’s Grand Prix of Toronto, Canadian driving hero Alex Tagliani will try to get back to victory circle and have to battle the 2017 race winner Kevin Lacroix.
 
Before the race cars take to the track on Friday, the Indy Cycling Challenge is first up Thursdayafternoon, July 12th, to raise money for Prostate Cancer Canada. The second annual event features 10KM (4 laps) or 25KM (9 laps) Challenges for cyclists around the temporary street circuit on Exhibition Place. Entries are limited and are open now at theindychallenge.com. 
Friday, July 13th is Fan Friday. Courtesy of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association, gates are open free to fans with a voluntary donation in support of Make-A-Wish® Canada.Kids 12 and under receive free general admission throughout the weekend when accompanied by a ticketed adult. For complete ticket pricing and event information, visit hondaindy.com.
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CAA SOUTH CENTRAL ONTARIO NAMED THE OFFICIAL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE SPONSOR OF THE HONDA INDY TORONTO

Posted by  on Tuesday, May 8th 2018     

TORONTO (May 8, 2018) – The Honda Indy Toronto is proud to announce that CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) has been named the official roadside assistance sponsor of the the annual event held at Exhibition Place, July 13-15, 2018.   As part of its event activation, CAA SCO will provide the on track towing services for all race series…

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TICKETS FOR HONDA INDY TORONTO GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5

Posted by  on Thursday, November 30th 2017     

Meridian Champions Club Experience Available for a Limited Time TORONTO (November 30, 2017) – Anticipation is building for the 32nd edition of Honda Indy Toronto at Exhibition Place, July 13-15, 2018.  Ticket sales will open to the public starting on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 10 a.m. ET. All two-day ticket options will go on sale.  These include Reserved Grandstand, General Admission,…

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Honda Canada Extends Sponsorship of Honda Indy Toronto Through 2020

Posted by  on Sunday, July 16th 2017     

HONDA CANADA EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP OF HONDA INDY TORONTO THROUGH 2020   TORONTO (July 16, 2017) – Honda Indy Toronto along with its owners and operators, Green Savoree Racing Promotions, is proud to announce the extension of its sponsorship agreement with Honda Canada Inc. for the annual event at Exhibition Place through 2020.                                                                                             Honda Canada has been…

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FAN FRIDAY TO KICK OFF ACTION PACKED HONDA INDY TORONTO FESTIVAL

Posted by  on Tuesday, July 11th 2017     

  Race Weekend Will Feature Six Different Series on Track     TORONTO (July 11, 2017) – Honda Indy Toronto, July 14-16, will ring in its 31st running with the return of Fan Friday, where fans gain general admission access to all event’s high octane excitement courtesy of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association through a voluntary donation to…

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Great Canadian Combo Ticket Launched for Honda Indy

Posted by  on Wednesday, June 21st 2017     

TORONTO (June 20, 2017) – The Great Canadian Combo ticket package for Honda Indy Toronto went on sale yesterday with the support of Canada’s favourite racer, James Hinchcliffe, to much fanfare.

The driver of the No. 5 Arrow Electronics Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Honda in the Verizon IndyCar Series toured Toronto’s downtown in a Honda Civic Type R, making its much-anticipated debut to the Canadian automotive market this summer. Hinchcliffe’s journey ended at the Exhibition Place GO Station near the 2.89-kilometer (1.786-mile), 11-turn temporary street circuit currently under construction for the July 14-16th event.

The Great Canadian Combo ticket package combines the quintessential Canadian food experience with Ontario’s largest annual sporting event, the Honda Indy Toronto. Priced at $45 per package and available in limited quantities, it includes:

One (1) Single Day General Admission Ticket (Saturday or Sunday admission – not valid for grandstand access)

One (1) Smoke’s Poutinerie Poutine (redeemable only at 2017 Honda Indy Toronto)

One (1) Tim Hortons $10 Tims Card (redeemable in-store at Tim Hortons locations)

The Great Canadian Combo announcement also aligns with the continuation of Tim Hortons’ sponsorship of the Honda Indy Toronto as the event’s official coffee and baked goods provider.

“Tim Hortons joined as a partner of the race for the first time last year, and we’re proud to have them return again,” said Jeff Atkinson, president of the Honda Indy Toronto. “As Canada celebrates its 150th, this is a truly Canadian ticket package combining our country’s iconic race weekend, coffee and food at a fantastic value.”

Tim Hortons will have a presence onsite with a Tims Coffee Truck to deliver Canada’s Favourite Coffee to festival-goers and team personnel. It will also have extensive branding throughout the event site and along the historic street course. Tim Hortons will also add a sampling station inside Enercare Centre offering iced lattes.

Before the race cars take to the track on Friday, the Indy Cycling Challenge is first up on Thursday afternoon, July 13th, to raise money for a great cause. This inaugural event benefits Prostate Cancer Canada and will be organized into two races: a 10KM and 25KM. Cyclists will compete in a timed event for a chance to win incredible prizes. Entries are limited and are open now at theindychallenge.com.

Friday, July 14th is Fan Friday at the Honda Indy Toronto; gates are open to race fans of all ages with a voluntary donation to Make-A-Wish® Canada, and is made possible through the generous support of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association (OHDA). Kids 12 and under receive free general admission throughout the weekend when accompanied by a ticketed adult. For complete ticket pricing and event information, visit hondaindy.com or call 877-725-8849.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES ADD TO THE THRILLS OF HONDA INDY TORONTO

Posted by  on Thursday, June 15th 2017     

  Rookie Racers Program Created for Kids Ages 5 to 12 Years   TORONTO (June 15, 2017) – Honda Indy Toronto is proud to announce the launch of a new dedicated fan page hondaindy.com/family.  This portal of the official event website highlights all the family features and activities surrounding the 31st edition of the event happening…

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TRACK BUILD UNDERWAY FOR 31ST EDITION OF HONDA INDY TORONTO

Posted by  on Wednesday, June 7th 2017     
TRACK BUILD UNDERWAY FOR 31ST EDITION
OF HONDA INDY TORONTO
 
 
TORONTO (June 7, 2017) – Track construction of the 2.89 km (1.786 miles), 11-turn temporary street circuit has begun inside the Exhibition Place grounds for next month’s Honda Indy Toronto, July 14-16.  The final racing layout will once again feature four left and seven right turns running clockwise direction.

Led by Jim Tario, Director of Track Operations, who has built the Toronto circuit for 30 years, approximately 200 expert crew members will assist in completing the project with much of the work happening at night.  Construction will be near completion with Lake Shore Drive closing at 12 midnight on Wednesday, July 12 for the race weekend.
“Each year the crew gets more efficient with the construction and tear down process.  The logistics of night construction comes at a greater cost to us, but the time savings is significant in completing the track build,” said Jeff Atkinson, president of Honda Indy Toronto.  “We transform the streets into a world-class race track while showcasing the beauty of our city to a worldwide TV audience.”
Concrete barrier block placement has begun along Manitoba and Ontario Drives.  In total over 2,050 blocks made using more than 10 million pounds of concrete will be positioned.  Fencing spanning 14,000 feet made from 410,000 pounds of steel will be erected, and over 1,600 feet of tire wall barriers will line the course.
Track tear down will begin immediately upon conclusion of racing activity on Sunday, July 16.  Crews also work at night on this process to avoid daytime traffic.
Friday, July 14th is Fan Friday at the Honda Indy Toronto; gates are open to race fans of all ages with a voluntary donation to Make-A-Wish® Canada, and is made possible through the generous support of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association (OHDA).  Kids 12 and under receive free general admission throughout the weekend when accompanied by a ticketed adult.  For complete ticket pricing and event information, visit hondaindy.com or call 877-725-8849.
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MERIDIAN JOINS HONDA INDY TORONTO AS A NEW PARTNER

Posted by  on Thursday, June 1st 2017     
MERIDIAN JOINS
HONDA INDY TORONTO AS A NEW PARTNER
 
Meridian to Sponsor Champions Club and Volunteer Program
 
 
TORONTO (June 1, 2017) – Honda Indy Toronto is proud to announce that Meridian, Ontario’s largest credit union, has joined as the official financial institution of the upcoming event, July 14-16, 2017, at Exhibition Place.  This new partnership includes the naming rights to the exclusive Champions Club as well as sponsorship of the Honda Indy Toronto Volunteer Program.

 
As a community-focused credit union, Meridian helps grow the lives of more than a quarter of a million Members throughout Ontario.  Meridian combines exceptional Member service with a full range of products and services such as telephone, mobile and online electronic banking services that allow its Members to access their money anywhere, any time.
“Meridian is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience just like we do for the festival-goers attending the Honda Indy Toronto.  It’s a natural fit adding the Meridian name to the Champions Club,” said Jeff Atkinson, president of the Honda Indy Toronto.  “Meridian is a brand on the rise continually growing the number of branches and overall presence in the Greater Toronto Area.  We’re excited to have them a part of this large annual community event for the first time.”
 
The Meridian Champions Club provides a unique, premium experience for Honda Indy Toronto event goers.  These ticket buyers are the most loyal, dedicated race fans who purchased their tickets early each year to receive special access and other great benefits on the event weekend.  The highlight of the Champions Club happens on Sunday afternoon when members take part in the grid walk which takes them onto pit lane only minutes before the start of the Verizon IndyCar Series race.  Other benefits include a souvenir credential with lanyard, Verizon IndyCar Series paddock access, discounts on merchandise and the opportunity to sign the start/finish line during race weekend.
 
“Meridian is extremely proud and excited to be aligned with such an energetic and thrilling sporting event,” said Bill Whyte, Meridian’s SVP and Chief Member Experience Officer.  “Partnering with the Honda Indy will help elevate Meridian’s brand as we continue to increase our presence in the Greater Toronto Area.”  
In addition to its new association with the Champions Club, Meridian will have a highly visible presence through branding exposure via trackside signage and fan banners on site at the Honda Indy Toronto.  All of the volunteers’ T-shirts will feature the Meridian logo as part of its sponsorship of the race’s volunteer program.  Meridian will also host VIPs and prospective clients on site and conduct event ticket promotions to build excitement with its Members for the 31st edition of Toronto’s annual racing festival.
Friday, July 14th is Fan Friday at the Honda Indy Toronto; gates are open to race fans of all ages with a voluntary donation to Make-A-Wish® Canada, and is made possible through the generous support of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association (OHDA).  Kids 12 and under receive free general admission throughout the weekend when accompanied by a ticketed adult.  For complete ticket pricing and event information, visit hondaindy.com or call 877-725-8849.
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GREEN SAVOREE RACING PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCES AN EXPANDED PARTNERSHIP WITH PILOTI

Posted by  on Wednesday, March 1st 2017     

INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2017) – Green Savoree Racing Promotions (GSRP) today extended its partnership with Piloti, makers of performance, luxury and casual driving shoes and apparel.  Piloti will outfit race staff at both the 2017 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and 2017 Honda Indy Toronto as a result of the expanded program. “The partnership…

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