Baltimore Grand Prix
Sept 2-4 2011
"180 mph on the streets of Baltimore"
FAQs
GENERAL INFO
What is the Baltimore Grand Prix?
The Baltimore Grand Prix will be a spectacular three-day "festival of speed" in downtown Baltimore, taking place September 2-4, 2011. It will be part of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series schedule and the 2011 American Le Mans Series schedule. The weekend event will feature world-class motorsports competition from several racing series, culminating in Sunday's IZOD IndyCar Series race. In addition to the high-speed thrills of professional racing, a wide variety of entertainment and activities will be scheduled for people of all ages to create an exciting three days of speed and entertainment.
Where is the course?
The racetrack is a two-mile temporary street circuit in and around the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, including sections of Russell Street, West Pratt Street from Paca Street to Light Street, along the Inner Harbor on Light Street, and up Conway towards the stadium. Although the race will be held on actual city streets, for one weekend this urban environment will be transformed into a world class racetrack with the best possible safety equipment and fan facilities.
How long is the race?
The proposed racetrack will be two miles and the IZOD IndyCar Series race would take approximately two hours to complete. Because it is a timed race, the number of laps and race distance will vary, but IZOD IndyCar Series race is expected to be between 80 and 100 laps, which would equate to 160 to 200 miles.
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RACE SPECIFICS
When will the event be held?
The inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix will be held September 2-4, 2011 and will consist of three days of racing and entertainment, culminating in an IZOD IndyCar Series race on Sunday. A full schedule of events will be announced at a later date.
Where is the course?
The proposed racetrack is a two-mile temporary street circuit contested around the streets of downtown Baltimore, including sections on Russell Street by Camden Yards, through downtown on West Pratt Street, and along the beautiful Inner Harbor on Light Street. Although the race will be held on actual city streets, for one weekend this urban environment will be transformed into a world class racetrack with the best possible safety equipment and fan facilities.
How long is the race?
The proposed racetrack will be two miles and the IZOD IndyCar Series race would take approximately two hours to complete.
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Sept 2-4 2011
"180 mph on the streets of Baltimore"
FAQs
GENERAL INFO
What is the Baltimore Grand Prix?
The Baltimore Grand Prix will be a spectacular three-day "festival of speed" in downtown Baltimore, taking place September 2-4, 2011. It will be part of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series schedule and the 2011 American Le Mans Series schedule. The weekend event will feature world-class motorsports competition from several racing series, culminating in Sunday's IZOD IndyCar Series race. In addition to the high-speed thrills of professional racing, a wide variety of entertainment and activities will be scheduled for people of all ages to create an exciting three days of speed and entertainment.
Where is the course?
The racetrack is a two-mile temporary street circuit in and around the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, including sections of Russell Street, West Pratt Street from Paca Street to Light Street, along the Inner Harbor on Light Street, and up Conway towards the stadium. Although the race will be held on actual city streets, for one weekend this urban environment will be transformed into a world class racetrack with the best possible safety equipment and fan facilities.
How long is the race?
The proposed racetrack will be two miles and the IZOD IndyCar Series race would take approximately two hours to complete. Because it is a timed race, the number of laps and race distance will vary, but IZOD IndyCar Series race is expected to be between 80 and 100 laps, which would equate to 160 to 200 miles.
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RACE SPECIFICS
When will the event be held?
The inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix will be held September 2-4, 2011 and will consist of three days of racing and entertainment, culminating in an IZOD IndyCar Series race on Sunday. A full schedule of events will be announced at a later date.
Where is the course?
The proposed racetrack is a two-mile temporary street circuit contested around the streets of downtown Baltimore, including sections on Russell Street by Camden Yards, through downtown on West Pratt Street, and along the beautiful Inner Harbor on Light Street. Although the race will be held on actual city streets, for one weekend this urban environment will be transformed into a world class racetrack with the best possible safety equipment and fan facilities.
How long is the race?
The proposed racetrack will be two miles and the IZOD IndyCar Series race would take approximately two hours to complete.
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