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Gene Simmons ready to rock the Rexall Edmonton Indy!
One of the biggest names in rock and roll is heading to Edmonton to help fans rev their
engines for the Rexall Edmonton Indy. Gene Simmons, the co-founder of KISS, and star of the hit A&E
Reality Show, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, will take the stage as Grand Marshall for the first IndyCar
Series race in Edmonton’s history.
“I AM INDY! This is who I am,” said Gene Simmons. “From the top of my head to the bottom of my platformed bootheels. There is no greater thrill than to be within earshot of the fastest cars on Planet Earth. I look forward to seeing you all at the Citadel of Speed – the Rexall Edmonton Indy.”
Rexall Edmonton Indy Secured Three Year Agreement
Edmonton, Alberta - It's confirmed - the Rexall Edmonton Indy shifts into high gear at the
Rexall Speedway, July 24-26, 2008. Northlands, operator of the Rexall Edmonton Indy,
has signed a three-year agreement with the Indy Racing League, sanctioning body for
the IndyCar Series, to bring the excitement of IndyCar Series racing to the extremely
fast and technically challenging Rexall Speedway through 2010.
Edmonton Joins Indy Racing League Starting Grid
Edmonton, Alberta - Auto racing fans across North America can expect to see the best in open-wheel racing as the Rexall Edmonton Indy is set to drive into high gear July 24 - 26, 2008, pending confirmation by the Indy Racing League (IRL) and the Federation Internationale de L'automobile (FIA)
Rexall Edmonton Indy Gears up with Hometown Support
Edmonton, Alberta - With the highly anticipated Rexall Edmonton Indy near confirmation by Indy Racing League (IRL) and Federation Internationale de L’automobile, Rexall proudly announces it’s back as lead sponsor for one of Edmonton’s biggest and most popular summer events.
Rexall Grand Prix and Northlands build on success in 2008
Edmonton, Alberta – The Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton is shifting gears in 2008 as a
new ownership and 
management agreement has been worked out between Northlands, the
Grand Prix and the City of Edmonton as a means to build on the international success of
the event.
A comprehensive event management, sponsorship coordination and general operations
arrangement has been agreed upon that will enable Grand Prix, and Northlands signature
summer festival, Capital EX, to be positioned as Edmonton’s biggest summer celebration
for years to come. Similar to other operating arrangements with Northlands, the City has
agreed to financially backstop the event.
In time for the Holidays, tickets on sale NOW!
Edmonton , Alberta - Looking for a surprise gift for the sports fan in your life? Think Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton. Tickets for next year's event, to be held July 18-20, go on sale on Friday, December 7.
Dominguez Soars in a CF-18 Hornet
Dominguez Gets the Experience of a Lifetime: PCM Champ Car driver Mario Dominguez was a guest of 
the Royal Canadian Airforce in Cold Lake, Alberta on Thursday. Dominguez met Captain Paul “Squish” Umrysh earlier this year at the Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton when Dominguez gave the pilot a ride in the F1 2-Seater. Captain Squish returned the favor and offered Dominguez the opportunity to ride in the CF-18 Hornet. A lifelong dream for Dominguez, he jumped at the opportunity. Dominguez travelled to Alberta, Canada on Tuesday. Similar to race cars, Dominguez completed a seat fitting on Wednesday, followed by a medical and gear fitting. Thursday was the big day, Dominguez spent 1.5 hours in the C19 Hornet, “riding with “Squish” in the CF-18 was unbelievable, after take-off he broke the sound barrier almost immediately, the we entered a simulated Dog Fight. He did several manoeuvres, one after the other, he is a phenomenal pilot and I will never forget this experience,” said Dominguez.
2007 Race Results
Check out the race results from this years Rexall Grand Prix Edmonton. Download PDF
SEBASTIEN BOURDAIS RACES TO CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD IN EDMONTON
Heading into the Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton there was
a three-way battle for
the top spot in the Series Championship, but after the
checkered flag flew,
three-time Champion Sebastien Bourdais (#1 McDonald's
Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) showed his experience by winning
the event at
Rexall Speedway and built himself a 20 point lead in the
standings. Read the whole article (PDF)
PAGENAUD POWERS TEAM AUSTRALIA TO CANDADIAN TRIPLE CROWN WIN
Power & Pagenaud barely edge Bourdais & Rahal of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, whose 1-3 finish today nearly clipped Team Australia’s wings. Read the whole article (PDF)
Grand Prix of Edmonton continues its growth with Rexall/Katz Group as lead sponsor
Edmonton, June 27, 2007 - “This is a great day for Edmonton. Together with Rexall we are putting on a world-class event for the people of this city and province, as well as millions of racing fans around the world.” Read more (pdf)
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Thrill From the West Hill Touches Down in Edmonton
On June 14 th Canadian driver Paul Tracy was in Edmonton for media interviews and an autograph session. Over 150 people came to the Edmonton International Airport to get an autograph from Paul.
Paul Tracy, four-time winner of Grand Prix of Long Beach, recently returned to racing after a painful vertebra injury left him unable to race since April. The 2003 Champ Car World Series Champion is back on the track and his first race back was in Portland June 8 th -10 th, finishing in the top 10.
Paul Tracy always looks forward to the three consecutive Canadian races: Mont-Tremblant, Toronto and then Edmonton.
We hope to see great things from Paul when he races the Edmonton track July 20 th -22 nd!
Feed Your Need for Speed & Win a Trip for Two to the Phoenix Grand Prix!
The Victory Lap Charity Program
Co-ambas
sadors Alex Tagliani and Andrew Ranger of the Victory Lap Charity Program were in Edmonton on June 5, 2007 for a visit with some special kids from the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
The Victory Lap Charity Program is a cross-Canada fund-raising effort on behalf of the Children’s Miracle Network. The network provides medical care and preventative education to help millions of youngsters overcome disease and injuries of all kinds. Last year the program raised $209,000 and the fundraising objective this year is $350,000.
The TEAM 1260 to Broadcast 2007 Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton
Mario Andretti named grand marshal of Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton
- Read The Release
- Mario Andretti Backgrounder
GRAHAM AND BOBBY RAHAL ARE IN EDMONTON AND READY TO RACE
May 16, 2007 Edmonton, AB - When Team Rahal members Bobby and his 18-year-old son Graham make their way to Edmonton for the Grand Prix, July 20-22, it will be familiar territory for both of them.
Bobby raced in Edmonton more than once in the 1970s and Graham competed in the 2006 Champ Car Atlantic Championship Series event at City Centre Airport, finishing second to eventual series winner Simon Pagenaud of France.
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Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton WELCOMES NASCAR
Canadian Tire Series
EDMONTON - Jim Haskins, President and General Manager
of the Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton made the following announcement:
"Today, we are very excited to announce that the NASCAR
Canadian Tire Series will race in this year's Grand Prix
of Edmonton.
"The NASCAR race is a newly-formed series incorporating
elements of the CASCAR series which ran last year in Edmonton.
CASCAR has had a loyal following across Canada, especially
in Edmonton going back to the 1970's".
Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton AND BUDWEISER ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP
Budweiser Named Official Beer of Grand Prix of Edmonton
EDMONTON, AB (April 18, 2007) - Budweiser
and the Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton are proud to announce that
Budweiser is now the official beer of the Grand Prix of
Edmonton, which will take place July 20 – 22 at Edmonton’s
City Centre Airport. Click here
for more details.
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