Calgary Indy?

[Spring2008]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

I love cars, racing, but Indy has lost its mojo, that being CHAMP

Weren't you the mascot when the races were held in edm?


Cgy's should have an upgraded feel

The promoter for having the race in Calgary is Indianapolis-based company Green-Savoree who are now handling the effort’s heavy lifting, said Peterson, adding he originated the idea.

They’ve successfully promoted IndyCar races in other North American venues.

It would be a chance to improve on the Edmonton experience which Peterson said exhibited drawbacks under a different promoter.

“I went to all of them in Edmonton but I quit taking customers because there were a lot of issues over organization,” he said.

http://www.calgarysun.com/2015/12/01/calgary-race-lovers-aim-to-bring-indycar-race-to-city-by-2017

Toronto’s Molson Indy has been the only Canadian IndyCar race since the Edmonton Indy folded in 2012 after seven years. It suffered from poor attendance and lack of financial support from local businesses. Vancouver Molson Indy ran from 1990 to 2004, won that final year by Canadian Paul Tracy.

“I am aware of success with IndyCar races in other jurisdictions and will keep track of progress on this interesting proposal,” Eggen added.

Peterson told the Globe and Mail in April that a Calgary event could see more success than those in other jurisdictions.

“There are a lot more corporate head offices in Calgary and they just seem to know how to pull off big events. The Calgary Stampede is unbelievable — every year I just shake my head at how they can draw in 100,000 people, 10 days in a row,” he said.

http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/city-welcomes-prospect-of-calgary-indycar-race