Auto Racing

BALTIMORE (AP) — Michael Andretti could soon be part of a new team that will run Baltimore’s troubled Grand Prix auto race, city officials announced Thursday. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced a proposed five-year agreement on Thursday with Race On, LLC, and Andretti Sports Marketing. It would be the third group to lead the Labor Day weekend [...]

BALTIMORE (AP) – Baltimore has a new five-year agreement with a motorsports promoter for the Baltimore Grand Prix. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced Wednesday that the final contract with Downforce Racing will be presented to the Board of Estimates next week. The city is touting the racing and financial management experience of Downforce Racing’s three leaders. [...]

BALTIMORE, MD (February 10, 2011)—Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake made the following statement regarding the future of Motorsports in Baltimore: “Today, the City of Baltimore is announcing its intent to enter into a 5-year agreement with a motorsports promoter to conduct racing events on the streets of downtown Baltimore on Labor Day weekend 2012 through 2016. “The [...]

BALTIMORE – I’m well aware that there were a number of frustrating things about Sunday’s inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix. The traffic issues were painful. The construction made navigating Charm City difficult. At times during the last twelve months the Inner Harbor has been an eyesore for visitors and residents alike. There have been plenty of [...]