The Inaugural XM Satellite Radio Speedjam™ On March 24, 2007
3/24/2007
With all of the exciting things to do in South Florida, it's often hard to choose between a sporting event, a concert, hitting an upscale club, going out for great food, or taking a family outing.
For one day, on Saturday, March 24, Homestead-Miami Speedway and XM Satellite Radio have an easy solution to this often difficult decision: attend the first ever XM Satellite Radio SpeedJam™ and you can have it all. This unique, exciting, and affordable event blends multiple entertainment components and truly provides something for everyone at an affordable cost, in one convenient location.
XM Satellite Radio SpeedJam™ will offer some serious high-speed racing, with three exciting races. The day will start with the IndyPro™ Series Miami 100, featuring some very talented up-and-coming drivers. The Rolex Sports Car Series Linder Industrial Komatsu Grand Prix of Miami is up next where drivers such as
Later that night, the XM Satellite Radio Indy 300 will feature the stars of the IRL IndyCar® Series, including 2006 champion Sam Hornish Jr., hometown heroes Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan, female racing sensations Sarah Fisher and Danica Patrick, and 2006 Bombardier Rookie of the Year Marco Andretti, who will kick off the racing season at speeds of nearly 220 miles-per-hour on the Speedway's 18 to 20-degree, variable banking. For the first time in the history of the IndyCar® Series, the season will open with a night race held under the lights, promising fans even more excitement than ever before.
Get ready to rock in between races, when world-famous band JET takes the stage in one of their first concerts back in the
Make sure you bring your appetite to XM Satellite Radio SpeedJam™, where
Sophisticated guys and girls will want to take part in the Champions Club presented by Playboy®, an exclusive hospitality package offered during XM Satellite Radio SpeedJam™. Participants will watch the races from the luxurious
Here's a brand new way to satisfy your need for speed: the inaugural RC Pro Homestead-Miami International Fuel Challenge. Some of the nation's top remote control (RC) drivers will compete on Homestead-Miami Speedway's brand new RC track, designed by a two-time world champion driver. These cars are far from toys, with some hitting speeds up to 90 miles per hour. Come see why some of IndyCar and NASCAR's top drivers are fans of this unique sport.
In addition to all of the other entertainment and activities, XM Satellite Radio SpeedJam™ will have a carnival with rides for kids of all ages, driver autograph sessions, music throughout the day, interactive displays and much more.
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