IMS (INDIANAPOLIS) - HELP U.S. TROOPS BY BUYING "AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU" T-SHIRT FROM IMS

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is selling T-shirts that will benefit the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces.

All proceeds from the shirts will benefit the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, a non-profit organization recognized by the Department of Defense’s “America Supports You” initiative that supports those serving our country at home and abroad. The T-shirts, available in sizes small to 3XL, sell for $10 and are available in the IMS Hall of Fame Museum Gift Shop or in the IMS Online Store at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.

Fans also can show their support for the troops by sending a text message of thanks in a program presented by “America Supports You.” Send the message to 8-9-2-7-9 before 3 a.m. (ET) Friday, Nov. 23. Within seconds, the sender will receive a reply of appreciation from a member of the Armed Forces or a family member of someone who is serving.

All major mobile wireless providers – AT&T Wireless (Cingular), Verizon, Sprint (NEXTEL, Qwest) and T-Mobile provide access to the “America Supports You” text message program. There will be no upcharge to participate in the program.

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2008 IMS tickets: Tickets for all three world-class events in 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – the 92nd Indianapolis 500, 15th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard and inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP – are on sale.

Fans have three easy methods to buy tickets: Online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com at any time; on the phone by calling (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or (317) 492-6700 locally between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday; or visiting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ticket Office on the first floor of the IMS Administration Building at 4790 W. 16th St. in Indianapolis from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.