Car Racing Events in 2007

Billions of dollars pour in car racing shows around the globe. Carmakers and organizers are in the beeline to make the events more attractive with a battery of related programs. Started as regional events, automobile racing has now become a famous international sport in both amateur and professional levels involving a wide range of cars, tracks and courses. Take a look at some of the interesting events that cheer you.

The Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring – website
The 55th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring will be held on March 16, 2007 at Sebring, Florida, USA.

It is more than just a race with Sebring International Raceway who decided to offer more than what the race fans want. It will not be just racing on the track. Sebring’s famous festive atmosphere, with plenty to see and do off the track will welcome the spectators. The new offerings from Sebring International Raceway include several conveniences for fans, new scoreboards, hot showers, shuttle service to a free parking area, etc.

The 2007 Honda Grand Prix – link
The 2007 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will be better than the one in 2006. It will be the second race on the Indy Racing League scheduled in April. The weekend will feature a three-hour American Le Mans Series event. The 2006 Honda Grand Prix race weekend had more than 20 hours of on-track racing activity, besides a six hours of concerts sponsored by XM Satellite Radio and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel.

Toyota Grand Prix – website
Associations with strong brands add color to any motor racing event. Recently, the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach has announced that Bridgestone, which has played a key role in revitalizing downtown Long Beach, will continue as the Official Tire Sponsor of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach for the next three years.

The 2007 FORMULA 1â„¢ Australian Grand Prix – link

The 2007 FORMULA 1â„¢ Australian Grand Prix will be a doubly special event with the organizers deciding to provide unparalleled racing action with additional events over each of the four days. It will have Super Car Showdowns, the Dodo Formula 3 Races, the BMW Celebrity Challenge or the Ultimate Speed Comparison.

Other major happenings

The leading automobile giant Honda will surprise the car racing world with the livery for its 2007 Formula One car, though it will start the new season without a title sponsor. The new livery is unlikely to be revealed until shortly before the Australian Grand Prix in March and its ‘interim’ car is presently testing in a striking black livery.

Aimed at enhancing brand visibility, Kodak will compete for the checkered flag in the 2007 Nascar Nextel Cup Series as primary sponsor of the No. 12 Dodge Charger at three major races. Kodak will also sponsor seven Nascar Busch Series races next year, and will be an associate sponsor of Penske Racing’s IndyCar Series.

Springing a surprise to car race fans, NASCAR says the most awaited the Car of Tomorrow will begin in 2007. Teams will use the newly designed racecar for 16 events next season, beginning with the spring race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Car of Tomorrow offers additional safety measures, performance upgrades, cost reduction, etc.