MAZDA NEW TITLE SPONSOR FOR PORTLAND CHAMP CAR GRAND PRIX
PORTLAND (May 10, 2007) -- Mike Nealy, President of Global Events Group,
announced today that Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has signed on
as title sponsor of the Mazda Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland Presented
by Joe's Sports and Outdoor.
"To have a title sponsor with the international stature of Mazda is
an honor for us," said Nealy. "They have a reputation as a
company 'that does things right', and we know they will bring
their spirit to an already great event."
Mazda, known worldwide for their technological innovations including the
introduction of the first mass-produced rotary engine has a rich history
in the automotive industry. The first Mazda vehicles arrived in the
United States in 1970 and have flourished ever since with quality, value
and service.
"We are excited to be part of the Champ Car Grand Prix of
Portland", says Jim Jordan, Alternative Marketing Manager for Mazda
North American Operations. "This wonderful race and its twenty-four
year history have long been considered 'the Gem of Great Northwest
sporting events'. We are extremely happy to forge a stronger
relationship with Champ Car, its other properties and having the
opportunity to maximize our involvement in the community. It will also
give us the ability to promote awareness in Mazda through major events
and our local dealer groups. We look forward to a great race weekend
which features The Cooper Tires Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered
by Mazda, the Star Mazda Series and the Mazda MX-5 Series."
The Mazda Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland Presented by Joe's
Sports and Outdoor roars into Portland, Oregon for a Three Day Festival
of Speed June 8-10, 2007 at Portland International Raceway. The event
will be broadcast live on ABC Television (KATU locally) on Sunday, June
10th at 1PM local and 4PM Eastern time. News Radio 1190 KEX will handle
the live radio broadcast.
Additional weekend race information is available at
www.champcarportland.com . Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster
locations or at www.ticketmaster.com.
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