Vendor Marketplace returning to Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 27-29

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 24, 2010: Motorcycle enthusiasts can see and buy gear from top motorcycle equipment and accessory companies at the Red Bull Indianapolis GP Vendor Marketplace, as the popular display area for aftermarket products returns.

The Vendor Marketplace will be open in the Gasoline Alley garages during the entire Red Bull Indianapolis GP, Friday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Aug. 29.

Fans can avoid carrying their purchases from the Vendor Marketplace around the track during the day by securing them at the free gear check location in the Marketplace until they’re ready to leave the track. FedEx service also is available on site so items purchased at the Marketplace can be shipped directly from IMS to customers’ homes.

A website showing the location of the Vendor Marketplace and information on participating vendors is located at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/vendormarketplace.

Participating brands (subject to change):

AGV, AGV Sport, Alpinestars, Arai, Autographed Collectibles, Bell Helmets, Bike Master, Bill Patterson Motorsports, Art Corazzo, Cortech, Cycle World/Ride for Kids, Dainese, First Gear, Galfer, Hat World, Hayden Brothers, Iron Pony Lee Parks, Design Motul, Nicky Hayden Online, Nolan Helmets, No-Mar, Oakley, Ogio, Real Rider, Riders For Health, Road Racer X, Road Racing, World Rochet, RS, Taichi, Scala Riders, Scorpion, Shoei, SIDI, Speed and Strength, Speed Genius/Rossi Teknic, Tissot, Tour Master

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MotoGP tickets: Tickets for the 2010 Red Bull Indianapolis GP are on sale now. A new structure offers additional value and flexibility to fans attending the annual MotoGP event.

Among the highlights of the new ticket structure are lower prices and single-day reserved and general admission tickets for Race Day, Sunday, Aug. 29. Children 12 and under will be admitted free any day of the event if accompanied by an adult holding a general admission ticket.

Fans can order tickets online at www.imstix.com, call the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700, or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or visit the ticket office at the IMS Administration Building at the corner of Georgetown Road and 16th Street. Online orders can be made at any time. Hours for phone orders and the ticket office are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday.

General admission tickets provide access to the grounds, viewing mounds along the infield section of the circuit and selected grandstands, which provide excellent angles to see the greatest riders in the world.

Fans can now print their tickets – three-day reserved seat and Race Day-only general admission and reserved seat tickets – with their printer after ordering tickets online at www.imstix.com. Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.