IMS announces 2007 ticket program

2007 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX TICKET PROGRAM STARTS AUG. 30
Customers will receive free F1 book with renewal by Sept. 25

INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Aug. 28, 2006 - The ticketing program for the 2007 United States Grand Prix will start Wednesday, Aug. 30 with the renewal period for existing USGP customers and the sale of three-day "Season Passes" for $60 to all customers.

All other reserved seats will go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 1.

The eighth United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis is scheduled for Sunday, June 17, 2007, pending final approval of the 2007 Formula One World Championship schedule by the FIA. The race is the only F1 round in the United States.

"We appreciate the support of all of our United States Grand Prix fans and are very excited about the return of the race in 2007," IMS President Joie Chitwood said. "We encourage everyone to renew their tickets as soon as possible so they can experience the unique excitement and drama of Formula One at Indy next June."

Existing USGP customers can renew their seats from Aug. 30-Sept. 25. Ticket holders who renew by Monday, Sept. 25 will receive the official 2006 Formula One Season Review, a full-color book valued at $40, that recaps all of the exciting action of this World Championship season, including the 2006 USGP.

Current customers also can request a change in quantity and location of seats during the renewal period, with the IMS Ticket Office making every effort to accommodate.

New customers also can place a general request for tickets during the renewal period.

Renewing online at the Tickets section of www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com is the easiest way for fans to ensure they keep the same great seats for the 2007 USGP. Renewal customers should click on the United States Grand Prix banner within the Tickets section to log in to their account, and then follow directions to renew quickly and securely.

Tickets also can be renewed using a check or credit card with the Ticket Renewal Form mailed last week to all existing customers.

Customers from the 2005 United States Grand Prix who received two complimentary tickets to the 2006 race from Michelin can purchase those seats again for 2007 for the combined face value of $170. Interested customers should indicate either online or on the Ticket Renewal Form that they wish to purchase those seats and include the additional funds.

For more information, contact the IMS Ticket Office at (800) 822-4639 or (317) 492-6700. Ticket Office hours are from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday.

-credit: ims