On the Homestead-Miami Horizon: Dale Jr. Revs Up NASCAR, Helio Opens IndyCar—1 Season Ticket
2/14/2008
Two Tickets, One Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway
Helio and Danica; Dale Jr. and Jimmie....
On March 29, Homestead-Miami Speedway plays host to SpeedJam 2008--featuring the 2008 IndyCar Series kick-off GAINSCO Auto Insurance Indy 300; the GAINSCO Grand Prix of Miami; the IndyPro Series Miami 100; and a full-day festival of car shows, Memphis barbecue, kids activities and live music.
The weekend of Nov. 14-16, Homestead-Miami Speedway plays host to Ford Championship Weekend, as the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Craftsman Truck Series all crown champions.
And there's only one way to secure a seat for both today: the HMS Season Ticket. For tickets to both the IndyCar season opener and NASCAR's championship finale, call (866) 409-RACE.
NASCAR UPDATE
(Compiled via NASCAR.com reports)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the first Gatorade Duel 150 qualifying race Thursday afternoon at Daytona International Speedway.
Earnhardt's win continued his Daytona "happy time" since NASCAR's most popular driver started his season with new car owner Rick Hendrick Saturday night by winning the Bud Shootout.
"That was fun" he said. "These new cars are a handful, but we'll sort that all out. It reminded me of the old days with the cars slipping and sliding around."
Seven cars, including Earnhardt and Daytona 500 pole winner Jimmie Johnson, started the first race from the rear after engine problems in practice forced a change. Casey Mears, AJ Allmendinger, Clint Bowyer, J.J. Yeley and Scott Riggs also started from the rear. But by Lap 17 Earnhardt had completed his charge from the back of the field to the front.
“I’m real proud of my team. That was a fun race for the fans – hope they enjoyed it,” Earnhardt Jr. said in Victory Lane at the conclusion of the race.
INDYCAR UPDATE
To see an exclusive video interview of Helio Castroneves at HMS, please click here.
MIAMI—On March 29, the IndyCar Series once again kicks off its 2008 season at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and the field is wide open….
Will “Dancing With the Stars” champion Helio Castroneves cha-cha his way to the checkered flag? Or will it be three-time defending SpeedJam Indy 300 champion Dan Wheldon?
How will Danica Patrick fare in her second season with Andretti-Green racing? Will one of Miami’s native sons—Castroneves or Tony Kanaan—take home the hardware?
It all begins March 29, 2008, at Homestead-Miami Speedway with SpeedJam 2008--featuring the 2008 IndyCar Series kick-off GAINSCO Auto Insurance Indy 300; the GAINSCO Grand Prix of Miami; the IndyPro Series Miami 100; and a full-day festival of car shows, Memphis barbecue, kids activities and live music.
SpeedJam tickets, starting at just $30, are on sale now. Group tickets, suites, corporate hospitality and premium ticket packages are also available for SpeedJam.
SpeedJam – March 29, 2008 – Homestead-Miami Speedway
The world’s best open-wheel drivers storm Homestead-Miami Speedway for IndyCar’s season-opening GAINSCO Auto Insurance Indy 300….
14 hours of entertainment.
In the subtropical sunshine.
Under the South Florida stars.
For a $30 ticket.
- Two-Time Indy 500 Winner-turned-“Dancing with the Stars” Champion Helio Castroneves
- IndyCar Stars Danica Patrick, Dan Wheldon, Tony Kanaan
- Memphis BBQ Network BBQ competition
- GAINSCO Grand Prix of Miami Rolex Sports Car Race
- Sports Car Clubs/Shows
- IndyPro Series Miami 100
- Remote Control Car Contests
- Karting Competition
- Kid-Friendly Family Fun Zone
- Live Music All Day Long
Two Tickets, One Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway
Helio and Danica; Dale Jr. and Jimmie....
On March 29, Homestead-Miami Speedway plays host to SpeedJam 2008--featuring the 2008 IndyCar Series kick-off GAINSCO Auto Insurance Indy 300; the GAINSCO Grand Prix of Miami; the IndyPro Series Miami 100; and a full-day festival of car shows, Memphis barbecue, kids activities and live music.
The weekend of Nov. 14-16, Homestead-Miami Speedway plays host to Ford Championship Weekend, as the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Craftsman Truck Series all crown champions.
And there's only one way to secure a seat for both today: the HMS Season Ticket. For tickets to both the IndyCar season opener and NASCAR's championship finale, call (866) 409-RACE.
Track Calendar
In 2012, Homestead-Miami Speedway continues its rich history of sports car racing when the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series returns to South Florida’s road course. The Grand Prix of Miami, set for April 27-29, will feature both the Daytona Prototype and Grand Touring classes in Race 3 of the 2012 GRAND-AM campaign.
For the 11th consecutive year, Homestead-Miami Speedway will serve as host to NASCAR’s Ford Championship Weekend in 2012. South Florida again will be the site when NASCAR crowns its Champions in all three of its top national divisions—the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series— the weekend of Nov. 16-18, 2011.
In addition to hosting high-profile sanctioned events, Homestead-Miami Speedway is “hot” more than 280 days each year in playing host to activities that include: race-car and manufacturer testing; car-club events; driving schools and ride-along programs; charitable events; film, movie and photo shoots; product launches; motorcycle racing; and the track’s weekly Friday night “T-n-T/Test ’n Tune” car competition that opens up Pit Road to the public as an alternative to illegal street racing. Don't miss a second of exciting motorsports action at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2012!
For the 11th consecutive year, Homestead-Miami Speedway will serve as host to NASCAR’s Ford Championship Weekend in 2012. South Florida again will be the site when NASCAR crowns its Champions in all three of its top national divisions—the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series— the weekend of Nov. 16-18, 2011.
In addition to hosting high-profile sanctioned events, Homestead-Miami Speedway is “hot” more than 280 days each year in playing host to activities that include: race-car and manufacturer testing; car-club events; driving schools and ride-along programs; charitable events; film, movie and photo shoots; product launches; motorcycle racing; and the track’s weekly Friday night “T-n-T/Test ’n Tune” car competition that opens up Pit Road to the public as an alternative to illegal street racing. Don't miss a second of exciting motorsports action at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2012!
