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NIKON ANNOUNCED AS NAMING RIGHTS SPONSOR FOR INDY |
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Tuesday, 05 August 2008 |
Sport Minister Judy Spence, together with Indy 300 Chairman Terry
Mackenroth and General Manager Greg Hooton, today announced Nikon as
the naming rights sponsor of the Gold Coast motorsport event which will
now be known as the Nikon Indy 300.
Ms Spence welcomed the partnership with Nikon - recognised as a world
leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging
technology.
"The Nikon Indy 300 will see four days of the world's best
motorsport entertainment on the streets of Surfers Paradise,” said
Spence.
"Nikon is globally recognised for setting new standards in product
design and performance - a perfect fit for our world-class event.
"We know the stars of the IndyCar Series and the V8 Supercars are
really looking forward to this event from October 23-26, as a major
highlight on the annual motorsport calendar.
"With the naming rights sponsor now announced, we are powering
full-steam ahead towards this year's event – which is now less than
three months away.
“Nikon has a one-year deal with an option for a further two years."
The Nikon Indy 300 will bring four days of motorsport entertainment
to the streets of Surfers Paradise including the stars of the IndyCar
Series and the V8 Supercar Championship Series.
Globally recognised for setting new standards in product design and
performance, the new partnership brings Nikon together with the event
widely regarded as a ‘crown jewel’ in international motorsport.
“Motor Sport is always a major occasion for photography, and the
Nikon Indy 300 will be a sensational spectacle guaranteed to offer many
magical moments,” said James Murray, General Manager of Sales and
Marketing, Nikon Australia.
“The IndyCar Series is synonymous with precision machinery, and so
too is Nikon where 90 years of research, development and design ensures
all Nikon cameras perform at levels that can stop an IndyCar in its
tracks!”
Nikon Indy 300 General Manager Greg Hooton said that the naming
rights sponsorship announcement comes as the event heads into the final
months of preparation with construction beginning in the next two
weeks.
“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Nikon to 96 hours of
non-stop excitement over October 23-26, when the Gold Coast comes alive
to the sound of the IndyCars and Australia’s own V8 Supercars burning
up the track,” said Hooton.
“With the non-stop action of the IndyCar Series and the V8
Supercars against the backdrop of one of the most famous beach-side
cities in the world, the event is a photographer’s dream and one which
I am sure will provide Nikon with many great memories.”
Tickets are now on sale for the Nikon Indy 300 with ticket options
to suit everyone's needs. Four day Grandstand passes are available for
those who prefer to watch the racing from the comfort of their own
reserved seat or for those who prefer to wander around and soak up the
atmosphere then a four day, weekend or single day General Admission
pass might be more their style.
For more information on ticket options go to indy.com.au. For
information on Corporate Hospitality packages please call the Nikon
Indy 300 Sales Team on (07) 5588 6800.
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