Fans Invited To Attend INDYCAR Banquet In Las Vegas

Fans can join the INDYCAR community as it celebrates the completion of the 2011 season at its Championships Celebration Monday, Oct. 17 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas at 7 p.m.

For the first time, fans have the opportunity to purchase tickets to this exclusive event honoring the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights champions, as well as other award winners including the Sunoco Rookie of the Year. The top 22 drivers in the IZOD IndyCar Series standings are expected to attend the event featuring musical act Nuttin' But Stringz and the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus.

"The drivers, teams and sponsors are not the only groups that play a key role in making this sport so special. Our fans are just as important and we couldn't celebrate the end of the season without including our loyal fans," said Randy Bernard, CEO, INDYCAR. "We feel this event will be the perfect mix of Vegas glamour and excitement to put an exclamation point on the end of the IZOD INDYCAR World Championships Presented by Honda."

Tickets are priced at $150 per person and include dinner, drinks and entertainment. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.indycarworldchampionships.com/schedule.

The IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights will hold their season finale races during the IZOD INDYCAR World Championships Presented by Honda Sunday, Oct. 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-866-INDYCAR. Fans purchasing a ticket to any IZOD IndyCar Series race during the 2011 season are eligible to receive a complimentary ticket to the IZOD INDYCAR World Championships Presented by Honda. Tickets can be redeemed in the INDYCAR Fan Village in the Mandalay Bay parking lot during race week. Tickets are free for children 12 years of age and under with the purchase of an adult general admission ticket.