The time is now to purchase your tickets to experience, firsthand, the excitement and pageantry of Formula One Racing.

The 2004 United States Grand Prix weekend is primed to offer a nonstop adventure with a host of activities and events packed into a stimulating September weekend. From electrifying racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to intense live music performances throughout the area, countless entertainment opportunities for every visitor abound.

Tickets are still available for the weekend�s capstone event, the United States Grand Prix, which will feature the world�s most technically advanced open-wheel machines fighting their way through the 2.606-mile road course. June 20, 2004. Consistent with Indianapolis� reputation as the �Racing Capital of the World,� the United States Grand Prix race joins the Speedway�s other two races, the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400, as three of the largest, single-day sporting events in the world. Because the United States Grand Prix is Formula One�s sole stop in the United States again, the race will draw considerable national and international attention to the city of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, which is located just three hours from Chicago, has undergone a massive revitalization over the past two decades that has developed the city into what it is today, with a visible and lively past and a yearning for the future. Indianapolis is home to delectable restaurants, great sporting events, world-class museums, beautiful natural areas and genuine hospitality. Plus, the city has long known how to successfully host and stage international sporting events of great magnitude, including the Pan American Games and most recently, the World Basketball Championship.

Race fans can also get geared up and in the racing spirit before the United States Grand Prix at other racing events. The Ferrari Challenge series will make its third appearance at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a support event for the 2004 United States Grand Prix on June 20. Plus, the National Midget Car Series will present the Indianapolis Twin 25s on June 18 at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP).

It�s quite obvious that when the United States Grand Prix returns in June, the city will be teeming with entertainment options to fill every idle moment. Come and be a part of history at the legendary Racing Capital of the World.


IF YOU GO

Hotel Reservations: 1-800-556-INDY or book online at www.indy.org.

United States Grand Prix Ticket Information: to order call (317) 492-6700 or visit them online at www.usgpindy.com. Tickets prices are $45 - $85.

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Media Contact:
Bob Schultz
+1 317-639-4772
bschultz@indianapolis.org