On March 28-29 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the IndyCar Series kicks off its 2008 campaign with "SpeedJam." One of motorsports premier event weekends, SpeedJam features the IndyCar Series season-opening GAINSCO Auto Insurance Indy 300 and a special live performance by Three Doors Down—2003 Billboard Music Award Winner for "Best Pop/Rock Group."

And now, Homestead-Miami Speedway is offering race fans the opportunity to purchase seats in the exclusive Checkered Flag Club—Garage Suites overlooking Pit Row with access to the Infield—and Coke Zero Fan Zone—a private Chalet Village hosting IndyCar, Indy Pro and Grand-Am drivers throughout the day.

The GAINSCO Grand Prix of Miami, the IndyPro Series Miami 100, and a full-day festival of car shows, Memphis Barbeque, kids activities also are part of the day/night festival that is SpeedJam. Tickets for the Coke Zero Fan Zone and Checkered Flag Club are available now by calling (866) 409-RACE.

Coke Zero Fan Zone

Homestead-Miami Speedway offers an exclusive experience for a non-stop day of racing and events. The Coke Zero Fan Zone is a prime location at which to celebrate a fun-filled day of open-wheel and road-course racing. In addition to paddock access, members will relax in the shade of a private Chalet Village tent while enjoying delicious buffets, ice-cold beverages and exclusive appearances by IRL and Grand-Am drivers, including two-time Indy 500 winner-turned-"Dancing With the Stars" Champion Helio Castroneves.

Coke Zero Fan Zone Includes:

• Pre-Race Buffets
• Unlimited Soda and Water
• 3 Beer Coupons (Must Present Valid Picture I.D.)
• Driver Q & A Sessions (See Lineup Below)
• Paddock Access

Price:
$60 (Grandstand ticket purchased separately)

To Order:
Call 866-409-RACE

Coke Zero Fan Zone Driver-Appearance Lineup (subject to change):

1 p.m.

Alex Gurney/Jon Fogarty (2007 Grand-Am Champions, Gainsco/Bob Stallings Racing)

3 p.m.

A.J. Foyt IV (IndyCar Series, Vision Racing)
Graham Rahal (IndyCar Series, Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing)
Ed Carpenter (IndyCar Series, Vision Racing)
Andrew Prendeville (Indy Pro Series, Rahal-Letterman/Andersen Racing)
Justin Wilson (IndyCar Series, Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing)

4:30 p.m.

Helio Castroneves (IndyCar Series, Team Penske)

Checkered Flag Club

Experience the excitement of IndyCar racing and Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series road racing from Homestead-Miami Speedway's exhilarating Garage Suites. The Checkered Flag Club combines the elegant ambiance of a private club with thrilling non-stop racing action. Feast on delicious food and beverages while overlooking pit row and the paddocks.

Checkered Flag Club Includes:

• Admission to the Speedway Infield and Paddock Area
• Admission to the Checkered Flag Club Garage Suite
• Pre-Race Buffet
• Beverage Service (Beer, Wine & Soda)
• Official Souvenir Program
• Reserved Parking
• Private Restroom Facilities

Price: $325 Per Person
(maximum of 10 per group)

Checkered Fan Club Driver-Appearance Lineup (subject to change):

1:30 p.m. - Ryan Hunter-Reay (IndyCar Series, Rahal-Letterman Racing)
6 p.m. - Tony Kanaan (IndyCar Series, Andretti Green Racing)

Homestead-Miami's 18-to-20-degree variable banking already makes for one of the most action-packed tracks found anywhere on racing circuit, but anticipation for this year's SpeedJam has been at an all-time high, as the natural allure of attending the IndyCar Series season opener is buoyed by the participation of two-time Indy 500 winner-turned-"Dancing with the Stars" champion Helio Castroneves.

Joining Helio on track—and racing under the South Florida stars at speeds approaching 220 mph—will be the biggest stars in open-wheel racing: perennial contender/"Sports Illustrated" swimsuit model Danica Patrick, three-time Homestead-Miami IndyCar Series winner Dan Wheldon, Tony Kanaan, Marco Andretti, , Ryan Briscoe, Ed Carpenter, Hideki Mutoh and the rest of IndyCar's best.

And before the IndyCar stars take to the track at 220 miles per hour, "3 Doors Down" will perform LIVE.

SpeedJam with "3 Doors Down": Saturday, March 29, at Homestead Miami Speedway. Tickets for the Coke Zero Fan Zone and Checkered Flag Club are available now by calling (866) 409-RACE.