The MotoGP World Championship will call on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway once more in 2011 after an extension of the current agreement between the circuit and MotoGP commercial rights holders Dorna Sports was made. The race weekend, which Dorna will propose to the FIM to be scheduled for August 26th-28th 2011, will be the fourth time that the premier class of motorcycle racing has called on the iconic circuit, and will deliver more fantastic action to the enthusiastic American fans who have attended the event since it first took place at Indianapolis in 2008. Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta said: “The extension of the agreement for a further year allows all parties involved to continue providing a superb weekend of racing at Indianapolis next season. It permits all possibilities to be explored at the end of 2011 when the current contractual agreement with the MSMA and IRTA is reviewed, as MotoGP continues to develop into a new era in the sport in 2012″. Jeff Belskus, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation President and CEO, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome back the stars and machines of MotoGP in 2011. This is a unique weekend that our fans enjoy, bringing the international flavour and great action of MotoGP to the Speedway. It has been a successful race for the last three years, including a great partnership with Red Bull, and we are working hard to continue to develop the event.” The announcement of the agreement coincides with the celebration of the 2010 Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend – August 27th-29th. More, from a press release issued by Indianapolis Motor Speedway: MotoGP RETURNING TO INDIANAPOLIS IN 2011; EVENT SET FOR AUG. 26-28 INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 The Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP motorcycle race, featuring the intense action and over-the-top personalities of the MotoGP World Championship, will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in August 2011. The fourth annual MotoGP event at the “Racing Capital of the World” is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26 through Sunday, Aug. 28. “We’re thrilled to welcome back the stars and machines of MotoGP in 2011,” said Jeff Belskus, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation president and chief executive officer. “This is a unique weekend that our fans enjoy, bringing the international flavor and great action of MotoGP to the Speedway. It has been a successful race for the last three years, including a great partnership with Red Bull, and we are working hard to continue to grow the event.” Said Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta: “The extension of the agreement for a further year allows all parties involved to continue providing a superb weekend of racing at Indianapolis next season. It permits all possibilities to be explored at the end of 2011 when the current contractual agreement with the MSMA (Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers’ Association) and IRTA (International Racing Teams Association) is reviewed, as MotoGP continues to develop into a new era in the sport in 2012.” Ticket orders for the 2011 Red Bull Indianapolis GP will be accepted starting Monday, Aug. 30 at www.imstix.com. Race Day general admission tickets cost $40, with Friday general admission $10 and Saturday general admission $20. A three-day general admission ticket is $60. A Friday-Saturday general admission ticket is $20 if purchased before Sept. 13, 2010, $25 afterward.