{"id":16297,"date":"2012-07-05T20:52:37","date_gmt":"2012-07-06T00:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racinginfocus.com\/?p=16297"},"modified":"2012-07-05T20:52:37","modified_gmt":"2012-07-06T00:52:37","slug":"start-your-engines-as-honda-indy-takes-over-streets-of-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racinginfocus.com\/rif\/indycar\/start-your-engines-as-honda-indy-takes-over-streets-of-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Start Your Engines as Honda Indy Takes Over Streets of Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the third year in a row, the Ontario Honda Dealers Association<\/a> (OHDA) will pay the cost of admission for fans to enjoy the speed and spectacle of the Honda Indy Toronto<\/a> on Friday, July 6.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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With generous support from fans, Honda Canada and the OHDA have raised more than $200,000 for Make-A-Wish\u00ae<\/sup> during the previous two seasons, helping to make the wishes of children who are living with a life-threatening medical condition come true. In lieu of admission, and to take part in various onsite games and activities, Free Friday attendees are encouraged to donate to Make-A-Wish.<\/p>\n

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Some of the things that you don\u2019t want to miss and you have to plan<\/p>\n

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Free Friday at The Track, presented by Ontario Honda Dealers Association<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, July 7<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

10:45 \u2013 11:15 a.m., Saturday, July 7 \u2013 Star Mazda Series autograph signing session<\/strong><\/p>\n

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11:40 a.m. \u2013 12:10 p.m., Saturday, July 7 \u2013 Firestone Indy Lights autograph signing session<\/strong><\/p>\n

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4:15 \u2013 5:15 p.m., Saturday, July 7 \u2013 IZOD IndyCar Series autograph signing session<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sunday, July 8<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

10 p.m., Sunday, July 8 \u2013 <\/strong>7th Annual HinchTown Party hosted by James Hinchcliffe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toronto\u2019s James Hinchcliffe is excited to once again play host to his fellow IZOD IndyCar Series racers and fans alike at the 7th Annual HinchTown Party at Maison Mercer following the Honda Indy Toronto on Sunday, July 8. Doors to Maison Mercer, 15 Mercer Street, Toronto, open at 10pm on Sunday 8th July with members of the public able to purchase entry to the HinchTown Party for $20 each, visit www.maisonmercer.com<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

All weekend<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Honda World (Thunder Alley)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore the triumphs of Honda\u2019s proud racing history and look at the new Honda Indy engine or be your own pit crew and go for the fastest tire-change time. For the kids, or just the young-at-heart, have your photo taken with Tony Stark\u2019s one-of-a-kind Acura Super car from the hit movie, The Avengers or let the kids learn motorcycle basics and rip around in Honda\u2019s Junior Red Rider program. There’s something for everyone at Honda World.<\/p>\n

Dr Pepper Cooler Can Racing (Thunder Alley) and sampling (behind Dr Pepper Grandstand)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr Pepper is offering consumers a one-of-a-kind experience in Dr Pepper Cooler Cans and will be sampling at the Dr Pepper Diner bend the Dr Pepper Grandstand at Turn 11. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hot Wheels\u00ae (Thunder Alley)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hot Wheels\u00ae is hitting the road and travelling across Canada all summer long for kids and Hot Wheels\u00ae fans to get a sneak peak of the latest Hot Wheels\u00ae toys! Stopping at the Honda Indy Toronto, kids will have the opportunity to play with the coolest toys imaginable, including the latest Wall Tracks\u2122 sets, the most outrageous Team Hot Wheels\u2122 stunts and the all new, never been seen before, Ballistiks\u2122! But that\u2019s not all, because there\u2019s also a chance to win awesome prizes and everyone will go home with a 2012 Hot Wheels Poster. Be sure to check it all out in Thunder Alley or go to www.hotwheels.ca<\/a> for more event information.<\/p>\n

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Craft Beer House<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Beer Partners, local Craft Brewers Muskoka Brewery and Amsterdam Brewery, will serve and sample some of their original brews, including a event exclusive Honda Indy Toronto Collaboration Beer, in the newly added Craft Beer House. Beer is also available for sale across the site, thanks to the new full site license.<\/p>\n

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About Honda Indy Toronto<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Honda Indy Toronto takes place July 6-8, 2012 on the streets surrounding Exhibition Place near Lake Ontario and downtown Toronto. With 26 years of IndyCar racing history in Toronto, the Honda Indy Toronto is among the most respected motorsports events in North America and includes the fastest racing series on the planet, celebrity athletes, and a festival of live entertainment and interactive activities.<\/p>\n

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For more information, visit hondaindytoronto.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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