As we mentioned in an earlier post, limited sales to Checked Flag Club members raised over $600,000 in just two hours. That's a pretty good barometer of the interest level in this event.
The gates opened at 10:00 AM (EST) this morning and there is already a rush.
The inaugural event will include two headline races from the IZOD IndyCar Series and the American Le Mans Series, as well as full three-day festival of music, food and fun. Organizers like to refer to the weekent as a "Festival of Speed" for the many activities it will feature.
Of course, the weather outside makes holiday shopping more challenging, so the timing couldn't be better. With only eight more days before Christmas, buying a set of Grand Prix tickets as a stuffing stuffer has great appeal.
Fans have a variety of ticket options to choose from. Both grounds admission and reserved grandstand tickets are available, as single-day or three-day tickets. Reserved grandstand tickets will offer fans a guaranteed seat for the races on Saturday and Sunday as well as the best view of the action at key locations around the track.
Single day reserved tickets start at $65, while 3-day reserved tickets range from $130 - $160.
(No, I'm not renting space in Bin 400, although it has to be one of the best views in the city.)
Grounds admission tickets start at $20 for Friday, representing the most economical way for fans to enjoy the event and take in the sights and sounds of the Grand Prix. On Friday, most grandstands will be general admission seating, allowing grounds admission ticket holders the opportunity to see racecars traveling at more than 180 m.p.h. during practice and qualifying on the streets of Baltimore for only $20.
After racing is over on Friday, fans will be treated to an evening headliner free to all ticket holders. Details regarding the concert will be announced at a later date.
Saturday will feature qualifying for the IZOD IndyCar Series, and the American Le Mans Series Presented by Tequila Patron will take center stage for an afternoon race. On Sunday, the Grand Prix will culminate with the IZOD IndyCar Series race.
A variety of activities will take place in three entertainment zones throughout the infield area: the Family Fun Zone, the Action Sports Zone (that's in Camden Yards), and the Party Zone.
Fans will be treated to live local music throughout the weekend, major concerts at night, excellent food, beer gardens, interactive exhibits, and entertainment ranging from professional beach volley ball to extreme sports demonstrations.
Grandstands for the event will be located throughout the planned two-mile racetrack around Baltimore's Inner Harbor and will be strategically placed to give fans views of the fastest and most action-packed areas of the track. Most grandstands are available for either three-day or single-day tickets, but the best grandstands are available only to three-day ticket buyers.
The Grand Prix will be offering paddock passes as single day and three-day passes. These tickets do not provide admittance into the Grand Prix, but allow fans special access to one of the most exciting areas at the Grand Prix: the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights paddocks. These will be located in the Baltimore Convention Center, which lies within the course. Paddock passes will give fans a chance to see the race teams and drivers at work up close in an air-conditioned environment.
A variety of corporate hospitality options are also available, including Turn 1 Suites, Pit Lane Suites, Terrace Chalets, Harborside Village, and Trackside Patios. Fans wanting to purchase individual tickets with a little more luxury will be interested in the Grand Prix Club and also the VIP Balcony Club, which gives fans air-conditioned comfort and an excellent view from a balcony at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Tickets are available online or by phone at 877-4-FLY-TIX.
If you're tired of snow already, order those tickets. It's a pretty safe bet you won't be dealing with the white stuff over Labor Day.
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