Indianapolis Motor Speedway Starts Paving New Infield Road Course In Preparation For Red Bull Indianapolis GP

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Starts Paving New Infield Road Course In Preparation For Red Bull Indianapolis GP

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INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 Asphalt paving has started on the new road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with work underway in Turns 7, 8 and 9 behind the Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. All paving should be completed by the end of November with favorable weather, said Kevin Forbes, IMS director of engineering and construction. Construction on the new road course began July 30, one day after the 14th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. All construction will be finished by Opening Day for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on May 4, 2008. The 16-turn course will debut during the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP race Sept. 12-14, 2008. Red Bull Indianapolis GP tickets: Ticket orders are being accepted now for the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Sept. 14, 2008. Orders can be placed either online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com or by mailing an order form to IMS. The order form is available at the IMS Web site or by calling the IMS Ticket Office at (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or (317) 492-6700 locally. Ticket Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. All tickets for this event are three-day tickets, with both reserved and general admission seating available. Ticket orders will be fulfilled at a later date.

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