Honda Backs Toronto's IndyCar Event

The inaugural IndyCar Series and Firestone (sponsor) Indy Lights races in Toronto are scheduled for July 10-12, 2009. Only three of the Series’ 18 races are staged outside the United States, with Motegi (Japan) hosting a round and Edmonton the venue for Canada’s other race.

“We are very pleased to be sponsoring this exciting event, which has been one of the top attractions in Ontario since it first roared to life in 1986,” said Jerry Chenkin, executive vice-president of Honda Canada Inc. “We salute Andretti Green for its commitment to bring the IndyCar Series to the streets of Toronto.” The Honda Indy Toronto is the most-recent addition to Andretti Green's event promotions business arm. The company began operating the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in 2005 on the downtown streets of the Florida city.

“The Honda brand is very powerful and is one of the true driving forces behind the growth and success of the IndyCar Series,” said Kevin Savoree, co-owner and president of Andretti Green Toronto and Andretti Green Promotions. “Andretti Green and Honda have a long legacy of successful partnership and the Honda Indy Toronto will benefit immeasurably from the strength of our relationship. Not only has Honda Canada lent its name and mark to this event, but they also plan to engage our fans in a big way. The next several months promise to be a very exciting time for IndyCar Series fans in Toronto and Ontario.”