Auto Club Speedway announces new IndyCar date

Race leader Tony Kanaan pits at last year's Auto Club Speedway race

Save the date! Auto Club Speedway officials announced today that the Speedway will host the MAVTV 500 Verizon IndyCar Series race on June 27, 2015. By moving the MAVTV 500 to June 27, race fans can expect the best open-wheel racing that Auto Club Speedway is known for plus fantastic weather!

INDYCAR’s 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series schedule features 17 race events, two new race venues and a total of six ABC and 13 NBCSN event broadcasts. The diverse calendar of events – which features six ovals, six road courses and four temporary street circuits – includes a total of 13 markets making a return to the calendar from 2014.

"We worked closely with INDYCAR to secure the best date available," said Auto Club Speedway President Gillian Zucker. "Not only is June weather in Southern California absolutely beautiful, but Auto Club Speedway was made for open wheel racing. What a great combination to experience the MAVTV 500."

Early bird pricing for the MAVTV 500, which will be aired on NBCSN, are as low as $30 and go on sale November 10. By purchasing early, race fans can lock in the best prices and choose the best seats available! And if at some point, Auto Club Speedway offers a different ticket deal that you prefer, you can always switch! Race fans will never be penalized for purchasing early.

The new date also coincides with the summer vacation for many area school children, making the MAVTV 500 a perfect option for summertime fun for the entire family. Don’t forget, children 12 and under are admitted FREE with a FREE Lefty’s Kids Club membership*.

The 2015 season opens with the series' first visit to Aut¢dromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Brasília, Brazil (March 8, NBCSN) and will be followed on the calendar by INDYCAR's North American opener on the Streets of St. Petersburg (March 29, ABC), its debut at New Orleans' NOLA Motorsports Park (April 12, NBCSN) and a return to the streets of Long Beach (April 19, NBCSN) and scenic Barber Motorsports Park (April 26, NBCSN).

For more information or to purchase tickets for the MAVTV 500 Verizon IndyCar Series race on June 27, 2015 at Auto Club Speedway call (800) 944-RACE (7223), log on to www.autoclubspeedway.com or visit the Auto Club Speedway ticket office at 9300 Cherry Avenue, Fontana.