Green Savoree Racing Promotions

@HondaIndy #Toronto race owners and management company GSRP promoted some of their own promotions people - it was a clear case of promotion squared. The growing firm from Indianapolis, led by Kim Green and Kevin Savoree, own and operate not only the Honda Indy Toronto but also the Honda Grand Prix of St Petersburg, Mid-Ohio Sports car Course and the Mid-Ohio School. The company appointed Terry Angstadt as President who will continue to grow and look after the performance of the racing properties which feature such motorsports series as the IZOD IndyCAr, Firestone Indy Lights, NASCAR Nationwide Series, AMA Superbike, GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car series, Pirelli World Challenge.

Honda Dealer rep, Charlie Johnstone, Kevin Savoree, Kim Green and Dan Aykroyd during driver introductions

Locally, Charlie Johnstone moves from Honda Indy Toronto General Manager to the President of the Toronto event. Charlie has been with the Toronto race since 1986 and began as the GM in 2005. Jeff Atkinson moves from Sales Manager to VP , Sales and Marketing at the Honda Indy Toronto. Based in Toronto, Jeff also takes on sales work at the St Petersburg event.

2012 Honda Indy Toronto winner Ryan Hunter-Reay of the #28 Sun Drop/DHL car

“Each of these individuals has lived out our corporate commitment to people, partnerships and sound fiscal management,” said Kevin Savoree and Kim Green. “With their continued leadership and skills, along with Craig and his team in Ohio, we are confident that our properties will continue to deliver a wholesome, diverse and exciting experience to customers while building a sustainable growth platform for our business and community partners.”

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Happy #NYE #Toronto 2013

As a serious, new media photoblogger I resolve to enjoy the doubleheader at the @HondaIndy, see more motorcycle and auto shows, have fun in the city and take more photos of friendly Torontonians, (photo by Fresh Joe, above, with me wearing my viking helmet).  Even as the big newspapers go behind pay walls (and probably back to free again in the near future - I will be here with my coverage of the GTA). I really look forward to the NASCAR and IndyCar racing season and the World Naked Bike Ride.

I love the heat distortion in this Honda Indy photo and this is my new screensaver below

Thanks to everyone for their support, those that visit, those that comment on the blog, or say hi to me when we meet in the streets. Here is to a great new year, all the best everybody!

Best wishes from James and Joe Hamilton.

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Honda Indy #Toronto Boxing Week Sale

Speed freaks can quench their appetite with a @HondaIndy Boxing Week sale - it ends Jan 2, 2013, or when the ticket limit has been reached.

IZOD IndyCar races will return to the race track in Exhibition Place during the July 12-14, 2013 weekend doubleheader on the Streets of Toronto.

There is only a few days left to take advantage of the offer: "SELECT 2-DAY START/FINISH GRANDSTAND TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF A SINGLE DAY, OVER 30% OFF - $85 per ticket (SAVE $40!) BUY TICKETS Offer valid Friday December 21 at Noon through Wednesday January 2, 2012 at midnight. * Limit of 150 2-day Start/Finish Grandstand tickets available for purchase."

See more racing after the jump.

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Ferrari Challenge racing

Sleek Ferrari cars don't shout muscle, they scream power and they were beautiful as they practiced and raced around the road track during the Honda Indy #Toronto.

The 2012 Ferrari World Finals were won by Damon Ockey from Calgary, Canada taking the Coppa Shell class and Alex Popow from Venezuela winning the Trofeo class.

"The World Finals was a major celebration of all things Ferrari with more than 50 historic Ferrari racing cars on display and on the track, and appearances by Ferrari Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa. Eleven North American drivers made the long trip to Spain for the two races in the final weekend of the 2012 North American Ferrari Challenge. With two classes of racing: the Trofeo Pirelli class for experienced racers and the Coppa Shell race for less experienced racers. In race 1, Enzo Potolicchio from Venezuela won the Trofeo Pirelli race while Jim Booth from Charleston, SC was victorious in the Coppa Shell race." Ferrari owners also gave over 1.5 million dollars in charitable contributions to Hurricane Sandy relief.

The 2013 race season starts in Florida and continues into December.

Rolex 24-Hour. January 23-26 at Daytona International Speedway - Florida.
Interlagos (Clienti Racing). April 12-14 at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace - Sao Paulo, Brasil.
Sonoma Raceway. April 26-28. Sears Point, California.
Canadian Grand Prix Formula 1. June 7-9 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec.
Lime Rock Park. July 19-20. Connecticut (NY Metro area).
Mosport. September 6-8 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario.
United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas. November 15-17. Austin, Texas.
International Finals in Nov/Dec to be determined.

Yes, I know, they won't be coming to the Honda Indy Toronto in 2013. These photos were all from the 2012 Izod IndyCar race in Toronto.

See more of the exotic sports cars after the jump.

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Honda Indy #Toronto tickets 2013 on sale

The roar by the shore is only half a year away so you better get tickets because they are a perfect Christmas gift and boys are so hard to shop for. The July 12-14, 2013 Exhibition Place race weekend features a double header IZOD IndyCar series races, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, and each full length, full points and full prize money. Two day upper-level seating in some areas come with a three day complimentary IndyCar Paddock Pass.

“Back-to-back IZOD IndyCar Series races in one weekend offer huge value to fans,” said Charlie Johnstone, Vice President and General Manager of the Honda Indy Toronto. “Fans can watch Saturday’s race and then walk over to the city’s nightlife or entertainment districts for a typical night on the town, while the Sunday race will offer more suspense and build-up.”

Super grandstands will be built at Turn 10, Turn 11 (the Dr Pepper Grandstand) and Turn 3. The upgrades will also allow for increased viewing opportunities for General Admission ticket holders which start at $35.

You can visit the hondaindy.com website to order tickets.

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Honda Indy Turbocharged Tickets

Returning with vengeance the 2013 @HondaIndy #Toronto race weekend has two full IndyCar races as well as plenty of other excitement for race fans. Two day tickets are released for sale on December 10, 2012 at 10am while single day tickets will go on sale May 1, 2013. "Select seats will be pre-released to the public in a special Cyber Monday promotion on November 23."

Individual IZOD IndyCar sanctioned races will take place on Saturday (with a standing start) and Sunday (with a rolling start) and drivers will complete for full money and points for each race. The weekend fun starts July 12-14, 2013.

“Back-to-back IZOD IndyCar Series races in one weekend offer huge value to fans,” said Charlie Johnstone, Vice President and General Manager of the Honda Indy Toronto. “Fans can watch Saturday’s race and then walk over to the city’s nightlife or entertainment districts for a typical night on the town, while the Sunday race will offer more suspense and build-up.”

Some of the grandstands will be replaced with super-grandstands for improved seating comfort and viewing sight lines. The Dr Pepper grandstand in turn 11 will be undergoing an upgrade! The higher grandstands will also provide better track-side access for the $35 one day General Admission fans.

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Memories of Summer in #Toronto

It was a trifle cold and damp today and the weekend brings the end of Daylight Savings Time so we might as well break out the winter parkas and skiis and wait for snow. On Sunday November 4, 2012 at 2 AM remember to turn back your clocks 1 hour. Darn winter, darn resetting your clocks - they are everywhere. I wish it was Spring already. Two girls in bikinis riding bikes on the Islands pause in front of the Toronto skyline in the photo at top.

Honda Indy Toronto

Checking out the graffiti

and pink bikes

Colourful uniforms in Old Fort York

Kite Festival on the beach

Bikini contests

Pro SuperShow

Sunnyside swimming pool

Tall Ships in the harbour

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