Race sponsor announced for Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP
The Staff of Clutch and Chrome
July 23rd 2008
Fans know
motorcycle racing is as much about the sponsors as it is
about the
riders and their performance machines.
Taking
another step closer to having two wheels scream around the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway race course, AAA Hoosier Motor
Club announced July 21 that AAA Hoosier Insurance will be
recognized as a Proud Sponsor of the inaugural Red Bull
Indianapolis GP MotoGP event on Sunday, Sept. 14.
The three-year agreement reinforces AAA Hoosier Motor Club's
existing relationship with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
and will keep the 405,000-member club in the forefront of
race-related activities in the Indianapolis metropolitan
area as well as throughout the state.
"We're pleased that AAA Hoosier Motor Club is increasing its
involvement with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway through
this partnership," said Joie Chitwood, IMS president and
chief operating officer. "This exciting inaugural MotoGP
event at IMS will present a unique audience of enthusiasts
to which AAA can present its products and important message
of safety."
AAA initially signed on as the Official Auto Club, the
Official Travel Agency and the Official Auto Insurance
Company of the Indianapolis 500 in December 2005. In March
2007, AAA Hoosier Motor Club signed popular IndyCar Series
driver Sarah Fisher to a three-year contract that made her
the official spokesperson for AAA Hoosier Insurance.
"We're very excited to be associated with what should prove
to be an outstanding event that will most certainly bring
additional recognition to the city of Indianapolis," said
Gary Michelson, senior vice president, insurance & marketing
for AAA Hoosier Motor Club.
"But even more importantly, involvement with the Red Bull
Indianapolis GP provides us with yet another forum to stress
the importance of practicing safe driving habits to both AAA
members and non-members alike."
The Red Bull Indianapolis GP will be the 14th of 18 races on
the 2008 MotoGP schedule and should play a crucial role in
the season championship. Red Bull Indianapolis GP tickets
are on sale and can be purchased either
online or by phone, calling
(800) 822-INDY.
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