The Board of Directors of Hulman & Co. and Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced on Tuesday that a new management team comprised of veteran IMS executives W. Curtis Brighton and Jeffrey G. Belskus will head the Hulman-George companies effective July 1.
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The pre-race ceremony for the July 5 Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen will pay tribute to our nation’s independence with the help of several branches of the armed forces.
Starting at 12:45 p.m. (EDT), the ceremony will feature a fly-over by “Fat Albert” and a jump by the Elk Creek Skydivers. Fat Albert is a USMC C-130T Hercules that is part of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team. The Elk Creek Skydivers is a three-man jump team that will feature a checkered flag and smoke machines.
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Performing the national anthem will be Prime Time Brass, a 15-member band consisting of brass players and drummers. Color guards will be provided by the 27th Brigade Combat Unit of the U. S. Army National Guard from Syracuse N.Y., and the Niagara Falls Air Force Honor Guard, which will present our nation’s colors.
In addition to the Corning 100 Firestone Indy Lights race and IndyCar Series qualifying on July 4, Watkins Glen International will host an Independence Day celebration, featuring an IndyCar Series driver autograph session (5:15 p.m., Turn 10 hospitality village), a concert by The Presidents of the United States (7:30 p.m.) and a fireworks display and more.
Tickets for the fifth Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen weekend are on sale by calling the Watkins Glen International ticket office at 866-461-RACE or at www.TheGlen.com.
Watkins Glen International has teamed up with the Climb to Glory Charity Fund to produce the official event hat for the Camping World Grand Prix — the Stars & Stripes Hat.
Five dollars from each purchase will be donated to the Climb to Glory Charity, which supports troops from nearby Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division. Spectators who purchase the hat this weekend will have the chance to win exclusive access to the July 5 pre-race ceremony on pit road or Gatorade Victory Lane for the Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen.
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The Stars & Stripes Hats are on sale at on-site souvenir locations at Watkins Glen International or at The Shop in the Village of Watkins Glen, and will continue to be sold throughout the Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen weekend (July 3-5).
Since its introduction earlier this year, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has garnered an impressive list of accolades, including the title "Most Fuel Efficient Mid-Size Car in America." Today, the Fusion Hybrid receives another honor as it is named the NADAguides.com "Car of the Month" for June. With its long list of technological features, great overall styling, 41 mpg in the city and starting price of just $27,270 the Fusion Hybrid stands out in the crowded mid-size hybrid market and provides a welcoming glimpse into the future of Ford's alternative energy vehicle lineup. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)
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After his costly late crash at Assen Mika Kallio misses the Laguna Seca round, with Niccolò Canepa to ride solo for Pramac Racing this weekend.
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