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Contact: Al Larsen
Andretti Green Promotions
Office: (317) 872-2700
alan.larsen@andrettigreenracing.com
Contact: Farrukh Quraishi
Brock Communications
Office: (813) 961-8388
fquaraishi@brockcomm.com
2006 HONDA GRAND PRIX OF ST. PETERSBURG GOES ON THE AIR WITH WDAE
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 15, 2006) - The 2006 Honda Grand Prix Of St. Petersburg announces WDAE - AM (620 AM) has joined the IMS Radio Network. WDAE - AM will broadcast the April 2nd Indy Racing League Indy Car Series live from downtown St. Petersburg, Fla.
"This year's Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg promises to be even bigger than last year's inaugural event," says Tim Ramsberger, vice president, Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. "WDAE's new broadcast relationship will only enhance our fans' experience throughtout the event weekend. We are excited 'The Sports Animal' is embracing this exciting IndyCar Series action."
WDAE - AM will also air the 90th Indianapolis 500; the Indy Racing League races in Richmond, Va., and Michigan; and the 2006 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. WDAE's broadcast signal covers most of western Florida.
"The IMS Radio Network is very excited to have WDAE join the more than 450 radio stations on the network," said Wally Leavitt, general manager, IMS Radio Network. "We look forward to a long relationship."
Race-day ticket prices for the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg start at $25 for adults and $10 for children under 12, with multi-day ticket packages starting from $45 for adults and $20 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Honda Grand Prix box office at (727) 824-7223, ext. 225, by visiting the event's website at www.gpstpete.com, or through Ticketmaster.
For more information on the 2006 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, please visit www.gpstpete.com
Andretti Green Promotions, LLC, is the promoter of the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the second race in the 2006 IndyCar Series schedule. The 2006 season schedule includes 14 races on 11 ovals, two permanent road courses and St. Petersburg's 1.8 mile temporary street course. The event will be held March 31 - April 2, 2006. Tickets range in price from $25 adult single day general admission to $110 for three day, reserved seat passes, and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (813) 287-8844. Tickets are also available by calling (727) 824-7223, ext.225. For more information on the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, visit www.gpstpete.com.
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