Jupiter, Fla. (February 9, 2012) – The Palm Beach Grand Prix
returns for its second year with three full days of racing at Palm Beach
International Raceway the weekend of February 17 through 19. At the
facility-wide motorsports event spectators can enjoy up-close action at
various events from racing to car shows throughout the weekend.
The
Palm Beach Grand Prix is an event where the roar of vintage and modern
race cars collide featuring the racing action of the Historic Sports car
Racing (HSR) Series, the Historic Moto Gran Prix Motorcycles, The Louis
Chevrolet Endurance Series, and the Nordic Camaro US Race. Of these
several classes racing during the weekend fans can see everything from
historic sports racing cars to fifth generation Camaros in the Camaro
only racing series.
When fans aren’t watching the
raceway they have plenty to explore including the Palm Beach
International British Car Show on Saturday and the SuperCarWeekend.com
ShootOut on display on Sunday.
“At Palm Beach
International Raceway it’s all about the fans… After the success of the
inaugural Palm Beach Grand Prix in 2011, we’ve once again worked this
year to offer nothing less than a thrilling and entertaining experience
for motorsports enthusiasts in 2012,” said Jason Rittenberry, President
of Palm Beach International Raceway. “We can assure our fans that the
Grand Prix will be a weekend of non-stop action, and that there will
never be a dull moment of on-track activity.”
The Palm
Beach Grand Prix will feature the perpetual HSR LeMans Trophy donated by
five-time LeMans Champion, Derek Bell, to raise money for the Boys
& Girls Club of Delray Beach. The trophy, which Bell hoisted in the
winners circle at the Sarthe circuit, will be awarded to the team that
accumulates the most points during the weekend for on-track performance,
participation in kart races and participation in charity track rides.
Spectators will have the opportunity to take rides around the Palm Beach
International Raceway’s two-mile, 11-turn road course in a sports car
where all proceeds will be donated to the charity.
“Once
again, it is great to start the 2012 HSR seasons at Palm Beach
International Raceway,” said Ken Fengler, Vice President of Race
Operations for HSR.
Advanced discount tickets can be
purchased online at www.racepbir.com. A special three-day advanced adult
ticket can be purchased online for only $45. Adult single day tickets
are $15 for Friday and $25 for Saturday or Sunday and children 12 years
and under are free all weekend.
Gates for spectators will open at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
For more information about HSR, visit www.hsrrace.com. For information about Palm Beach International Raceway, visit www.racepbir.com or www.facebook.com/PalmBeachIntlRaceway. For updates on the event follow Palm Beach International Raceway on Twitter at @racepbir.
