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Submitted by Patti Peek Neumann on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 9:53am
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Do You Know of a Grand Prix of Baltimore event or special?  - Rev up your engines and get excited for the Labor Day Baltimore Grand Prix. Grand Prix Baltimore 2012 Post Deals, Specials, Offers Free Here in Comment Area.

Here is my personal best at a video presentation collaged with photos of last year's race: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2DlMMZQBPY&feature=plcp

The city is gearing up. CITYPEEK will be showcasing events and Founder CITYPEEK Patti Neumann has been offered unprecedented access to the events leading up to and during as a Grand Prix Social Media Ambassador. I have been paired with estemmed Race Car Driver Marco Andretti and will shadow him around the track!

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I will have some event notes, giveaways, info and more for you!

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The Andretti Club offers a great ticket option, a VIP Experience at the Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT

Race fans or companies looking for an exclusive ticket package for the Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT, scheduled for Labor Day weekend, August 31 - September 2, can now choose The Andretti Club, a three-day package that offers a variety of exclusive benefits. The Andretti Club will be located in the Baltimore Convention Center.

Admission into The Andretti Club will provide you:

  • Exclusive Indoor/Outdoor viewing opportunities
  • Andretti Club passes for each day of the Grand Prix
  • Reserved grandstand seats near the start/finish line on Pratt Street
  • Food and beverage for each day (including beer and wine)
  • Paddock passes
  • Special Q&A sessions with current and former drivers
  • Andretti Club concierge services
  • Exclusive insider access
  • Driver Appearances and Autograph Sessions: Meet IndyCar greats such as Michael Andretti, Dario Franchitti, Bobby Rahal, Arie Luyendyk, Ryan Hunter-Reay, James Hinchcliffe, Marco Andretti and more.
  • Live Music: Enjoy live performances from a variety of Grammy nominated local artists such as Nelly's Echo, Wayna, Carolyn Malechi and more.

The Grand Prix will be the only place in Baltimore to be this Labor Day weekend. Enjoy the excitement, sit back and enjoy the the thrill of racing in style. Each Andretti Club ticket is $895, or $8,950 to reserve a table of 10. For more information please contact our Andretti Club Concierge, Kristina Beese, at Concierge@TheAndrettiClub.com or call our Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT Office at (443) 759-4301.

http://raceonbaltimore.com/tickets-and-schedule/vip.php

Hotels are booking suites and some almost at sell-out so make your reservations-don't delay.

One to try on the track and with terrific parties planned and specials in their farm-to-table restaurant, The Yard Bar & Grille, is the Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. The Yard Bar & Grille has a fabulous new Executive Chef, Bill Downes who is bringing a tremendous Farm-To-Table effort to the hotel, now complete with a rooftop herb garden. Chef Bill hails from The Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. The hotel will offer daily GRAND PRIX specials (you should check out their daily happy hour deals everyday) in its restaurant, The Yard Bar, on behalf of its hotel, will be will be tweeting live details, parties, racing scoop and ticket, meal and drink offers Twitter.com/MarriottTheYard and facebook/comTheYardBar.

So to keep in the know and win:

Like: http://facebook.com/TheYardBar and Twitter Follow http://twitter.com/MarriottTheYard. The hotel is the headquarters hotel for the Baltimore Grand Prix and is a sponsor of Team Baltimore Racing- see car above.

Call Elizabeth Iverson at Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards at 410-962-0202 for suite (or should I say sweet) packages.

Another lovely hotel right on the track is Harbor Count, now a Royal Sonesta. Last year they had parties, even a pig roast, right in their driveway.

Sheraton Inner Harbor also had driveway parties daily and is directly on the track. Contact Chuck Payne 410-962-8300.

Travel into and around the city-

Penn Station is a stop on the free Circulator Bus. It usually is waiting as trains pull up and then they can take travelers right downtown. Highly recommend as a

method of transport. To date, unsure of light rail plans as Camden Yards is most definitely on the track-it is the major Pit Stop area.

Much more to come

If you know of a special or have a Grand Prix offer, please post in comments below.

 

 

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Grand Prix Baltimore 2012 Schedule (as of 8-21) & Announcement of Official Hotel

The Schedule is here- share! I was chosen by Andretti to be a Social Media Ambassador #SocialGP #GPofB of Grand Prix Baltimore 2012.

I will be paired with a driver.

I have unprecedented access & info. Here is Schedule to date:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards will be the Official Hotel Sponsor for the Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT, Labor Day weekend, August 31st - September 2nd.  Located at the corner of Pratt and S. Eutaw Streets - adjacent to Turn 12 of the 2-mile race course - the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards provides race view guest rooms and hospitality suites to race enthusiasts.

Sleeping Rooms call: 1-800-228-9290.

For Suite information, call 443-957-2255

 


"We're thrilled that Andretti Sports Marketing is a part of one of Baltimore city's most exciting events," said Jon Lockwood, Marriott's market sales leader for Maryland. "We've put a lot of stock in the race weekend."

The hotel's Yard Bar & Grille, will feature daily race-inspired food and beverage specials - with proceeds benefiting the University of Maryland Pediatrics Angel Fund. On Friday, August 31st, The Yard Bar & Grille will feature the band, "Crawdaddies" located on the hotel's outdoor patio. Food and beverage specials will be available and open to the public from 8pm - 12am.

On Saturday and Sunday, Team Baltimore Racing (TBR), a local entrant in the American La Mans Series race on September 1st, will be hosting hospitality events on the hotel's trackside Patio. Additionally, Sunday, September 2nd, is billed "Official Sunoco Day" at the Marriott. To support Sunoco, the Official Fuel Sponsor of the Grand Prix, hotel staff will be wearing Sunoco-branded T-shirts at all of the events.  

"The response so far has been incredible, not only for our hotel, but also for the city," Lockwood said. "It's an exciting time and we look forward to celebrating with fans at our location at turn 12."

The Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT features a 12-turn, 2-mile course that snakes through downtown and alongside the Inner Harbor this Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31- Sept. 2, 2012. This 180mph Festival of Speed is expected to bring more than 100,000 spectators to watch the cars and stars of the American Le Mans Series and the IZOD IndyCar Series.

Tickets can be purchased and race information can be found at the official event website: www.RaceOnBaltimore.com or through all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets orders can also be placed by phone at 800-745-3000. Fans can choose from single-day or three-day ticket packages, reserved or general admission tickets and paddock passes that allow up-close access to see the IndyCar teams at work inside the Baltimore Convention Center.

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National Aquarium announced today a ticket allowing guests to visit the Baltimore venue as many times as they like for seven consecutive days to encourage visitation to the downtown Baltimore area during the weeks surrounding the Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT. Guests visiting between Monday, August 27, and Monday, September 3, can purchase the special ticket and visit the National Aquarium as many times as they like for seven consecutive days beginning with their first admission. The seven-day ticket offer is available to purchase online at aqua.org or onsite at the National Aquarium, Baltimore. All tickets issued for August 27 through September 3 will be valid for seven full days. No special promotion code or coupon is required. Tickets are non-transferable and guests will need to present identification for re-entry. Access may be limited depending on availability. Grand Prix of Baltimore ticket holders can enjoy the additional benefit of accelerated entry by presenting their valid Grand Prix of Baltimore entry (e.g., pass, hand stamp, wristband) and a valid National Aquarium entry ticket between Friday, August 31, and Sunday, September 2. Accelerated entry enables these ticket holders to bypass the general admission line. Entry is subject to timed and maximum building capacity restrictions. "We want people to know that Baltimore and the Inner Harbor is open for business during the Grand Prix," said Tim Mayer, general manager of the Baltimore Grand Prix for Andretti Sports Marketing. "My family has visited the National Aquarium many times, and it's another great reason for families all across the Mid-Atlantic to spend the Labor Day weekend with us in Baltimore." To further encourage downtown visitors, the Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT will offer 10% off all adult race tickets (except Andretti Club and car corral) with purchase of a National Aquarium ticket through Sunday, September 2. National Aquarium tickets can be purchased at aqua.org. Customers will receive a promotional code from the Aquarium that can be redeemed online via Ticketmaster by entering the code on the "Promotions and Special Offers" tab as well as via phone at 800-745-3000 or at any Grand Prix of Baltimore box office location. Code must be presented to redeem discount. For tickets and event information, visit the official event website at RaceOnBaltimore.com. Grand Prix of Baltimore Presented by SRT The Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT features a 12-turn, 2-mile course that snakes through downtown and alongside the Inner Harbor this Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31- Sept. 2, 2012. This 180mph festival of speed is expected to bring more than 100,000 spectators to watch the cars and stars of the American Le Mans Series and the IZOD IndyCar Series. Tickets can be purchased and race information can be found at the official event website: www.RaceOnBaltimore.com or through all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets orders can also be placed by phone at 800-745-3000.
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VIP Experience at the Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT Race fans or companies looking for an exclusive ticket package for the Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT, scheduled for Labor Day weekend, August 31 - September 2, can now choose The Andretti Club, a three-day package that offers a variety of exclusive benefits. The Andretti Club will be located in the Baltimore Convention Center. Admission into The Andretti Club will provide you: Exclusive Indoor/Outdoor viewing opportunities Andretti Club passes for each day of the Grand Prix Reserved grandstand seats near the start/finish line on Pratt Street Food and beverage for each day (including beer and wine) Paddock passes Special Q&A sessions with current and former drivers Andretti Club concierge services Exclusive insider access Driver Appearances and Autograph Sessions: Meet IndyCar greats such as Michael Andretti, Dario Franchitti, Bobby Rahal, Arie Luyendyk, Ryan Hunter-Reay, James Hinchcliffe, Marco Andretti and more. Live Music: Enjoy live performances from a variety of Grammy nominated local artists such as Nelly's Echo, Wayna, Carolyn Malechi and more. The Grand Prix will be the only place in Baltimore to be this Labor Day weekend. Enjoy the excitement, sit back and enjoy the the thrill of racing in style. Each Andretti Club ticket is $895, or $8,950 to reserve a table of 10. For more information please contact our Andretti Club Concierge, Kristina Beese, at Concierge@TheAndrettiClub.com or call our Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT Office at (443) 759-4301.
Race Dates: Friday, August 31 from 8:00AM thru 7:00PM Saturday, September 1 from 8:00AM thru 7:00PM Sunday, September 2 from 8:00AM thru 6:00PM Racetrack Construction: Construction of the track (which is primarily the positioning of safety barriers along the curbs) began on July 30. Most of the work will be performed overnight, beginning after the evening rush hour and will include overnight, temporary street closures. Street Closures During Race Week: Please visit http://www.GPTraffic.com for Race Week and Race Weekend closure information and detour routes. Side street closures will begin to occur the evening of Monday, August 27 and continue thru Race Week. All major roads and intersections will be open to traffic by 6:00AM on Tuesday, September 4. Please note that pedestrian and bicycle access to the Inner Harbor promenade will remain open to the general public during the entire event. Bicycles will be permitted on the promenade during Race Week. Parking: Stadium event parking rules will apply between Friday, August 31 at 12:01AM and Monday, September 3 at 6:00AM. Race fans and visitors not displaying a Visitor Pass will be prohibited from parking on neighborhood streets during Race Weekend. On-street 2-hour parking meters on Pratt St. (between MLK and Greene Street) will be prohibited from Thursday, August 30 at 12:01 AM thru Monday, September 3 at 6:00AM. Parking Passes are available through Parking Panda for parking garages and lots throughout downtown Baltimore. Mass Transit: Bus - The MTA will continue to operate all their bus routes that directly serve Downtown. Beginning Wednesday, August 29 and continuing through Race Weekend, MTA bus routes will be modified to go around the track. Please visit http://mta.maryland.gov/services/bus/ for detailed route information. Light Rail - Service will continue to operate during Race Week. Service will require a bus bridge between the Hamburg Street Station and the Baltimore Street Station from Thursday morning to Monday morning. Please visit http://mta.maryland.gov/services for more information on the bus bridge. MARC - Service will be uninterrupted during Race Week including Friday, August 31. Pass or ticket holders will be granted access through the event site to the train platform. Signs will guide patrons for safe access to and from trains. Charm City Circulator - The Circulator will operate on its normal schedule during Race Week. The Circulator Orange and Purple lines will operate with route adjustments. Please visit http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/ for detailed information on stops and schedules. Water Taxi: A great way for residents to get around the harbor during Race Week is to utilize the Baltimore Water Taxi. The Baltimore Water Taxi is a private service with numerous stops including Harbor Place, Fells Point and Canton. This service provides a convenient connection between the north and south waterfront areas. Please visit http://www.baltimorewatertaxi.com/stops-schedules-routes.php for more information.

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