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Champion Crew Conversation

2013 Race & Event Offers



                                                                        

           6/1/2013


                                                         
                                Venue:  Milwaukee INDYFEST Dates:  6/13-15, 2013

Recommending only one hotel as many of us stayed there for the 2012 event and it was far above what we expected.  The rate we have been given is also exceptional.  When booking, call and refer to the discount code  "ChampionCrewConversation."  Only ask for Ms. Taylor, Manager, if you encounter an issue when booking listed rates.

 
Fairfield Inn & Suites/Milwaukee Airport 

6560 S, 13th - Oak Creek,WI   53154

 414/570-8888

Contact:  Nicole Taylor, Manager

Rate Quoted:  $59.00 each night plus 14.1% tax.  Reg. rate is $149 weekends

7.5 miles from race location.

2 miles to airport with 24 hr. shuttle service

Cut off date for room rate:  May 31

Comments:  Deluxe complimentary hot breakfast which includes eggs and sausage.  In-room safe, fitness room, indoor pool and hot tub, microwave and refrigerators in all rooms.  Free wi-fi.  Double queen or king rooms available. Great restaurant within walking distance "Branded Steer" with a variety of entrees offered with a moderately priced menu.

General observation to area:  Milwaukee is an oldie but goodie, one of the oldest venues for open-wheel competition.  Any grandstand seat is great, as the one mile paved track is small enough to see all around.  The track is located inside the Wisconsin State Fairgounds Park.  Prepare to pay for parking whether inside the fairgrounds or at  private lot outside. 

 

    

                   Milwaukee IndyFest Champion Offer

 Andretti Sports Marketing is thrilled to bring the stars of the IZOD IndyCar Series back to the Milwaukee Mile at the Wisconsin State Fair Park, the longest continually operating speedway in the world. IndyFest will rumble to life Father's Day weekend, so plan to have your family join three generations of the Andretti family at the Milwaukee IndyFest, June 14 - 15. If you purchase a paddock pass, you will receive 20% off all other tickets that you order! Please visit the following link: Milwaukee IndyFest Tickets and use the password: IndyCarNation

 

 

 

 

 

 


                                                        

Overall observation to area:  The Texas Motor Speedway is a beautiful, modern racing facility with many state of the art amenities.  It is built in the country with only a few hotels and restaurants close, none really within walking distance.  With that in mind, we are recommending two hotels within 20 miles of the track. 

When booking, refer to “ChampionCrewConversation” to receive the posted rate.  Only ask for the contact person if you encounter an issue when booking below rates.

 Venue: Firestone 550

Dates: 6/6 – 6/9/13

Wingate By Windham, DFW North

8220 Estes BL, Irving, TX  75063

972-929-4600

Contact Person:       Renee Coleman, Sales Manager

Rate Quoted:            $69.00 each night, plus 15% tax.  Reg. rate $99.00

                                        1 queen bed or 2 double beds at this rate.

Booking Deadline:   May 23

Comments:   Hotel is 20 miles to the track, 1.8 miles to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and 10.3 to Love Field Airport.  Hotel features a hot, free, expanded, continental breakfast, outdoor pool, free shuttle to DFW Airport and Grapevine Mills Mall.  Also free fitness center and spa, minifridge and microwave in rooms and free wi-fi internet access. 

Holiday Inn Bedford DFW Airport Area West

3005 Airport Freeway, Bedford, TX  76021

817-684-6300

Contact Person:       Janie Whitley

Rate Quoted:           $75.00 each night, plus 13% tax.  Reg rate is $99.00

Booking Deadline:   May 31

Comments:  Hotel is 17 miles to Texas Motor Speedway, 5.7 miles to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and 15.5 miles to Love Field Airport.  Hotel features free shuttle to DFW Airport, free parking, fitness center, wi-fi internet access.  A bar and restaurant are on the premises. 


                                                                          

Overall observation to area:  The Iowa Speedway is located in a rural area in Newton, Iowa.  The speedway is pretty well isolated and only within walking distance of one hotel and a gas station/convenience store.  The terrain is hilly; therefore, the parking lots may require a strenuous walk to the grandstand area.  The paved handicapped parking area behind the grandstand fills up fast and is only available to those who use wheelchairs.  Other non-paved areas are used for other handicapped, but close to grandstands.  The race is usually a sell-out, so secure tickets early.  All grandstand seats are good, the higher the better. Within a short driving distance is the famous Knoxville dirt track, the Amana Colonies, Pella Window Factory and greater DesMoines.

When booking, refer to ChampionCrewConversation to receive the posted rate.  Only ask for the contact person if you encounter an issue when booking below rates.

Venue:           Iowa Corn Indy 250

Dates:            6/21 – 6/23/13

DesMoines Candlewood Suites 

7625 Office Plaza Dr. North, W. DesMoines, IA  50266

515-221-0001

Contact Person:       Kathy Staudt

Rate Quoted:            $88.99 each night, plus 12% tax.  Reg. Rate is $108.99.

                                  Queen studio suite at this rate.

Booking Deadline:   May 21

Comments:  Hotel is 41 miles to the Speedway and 16 miles to the DesMoines airport.  All rooms have fully equipped kitchens, free wi-fi internet access, complimentary laundry facilities and exercise center.  

Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny 

201 SE Delaware AV, Ankeny, IA  50021

515-964-8202

Contact Person:       Katie Presler, Assistant General Manager

Rate Quoted:            $89.99 each night, plus 12% tax.  Reg. rate is $109.99.

Booking Deadline:   June 7

Comments:  Hotel is 29 miles to the track and 14 miles to the DesMoines airport.  Hotel has complimentary hot breakfast, free wi-fi internet, indoor pool and fitness center.  Hotel has easy access off I35, exit 92.  All rooms are suites that include microwave and refrigerator.  Restaurants and bars are within walking distance.

                                                                            

Overall observation to area:   Pocono is located in the Pocono resort area, known by northeasterners as a popular honeymoon destination.  The track is located in Long Pond, PA, a very small town, covered with wooded hills, lakes and rushing streams.  Lots of resorts (summer and winter) in the vicinity, but their prices were high.  We are recommending two hotels within 23 miles of the track.  

When booking, refer to ChampionCrewConversation to receive the posted rate.  Only ask for the contact person if you encounter an issue when booking below rates.

Venue:                       Pocono INDYCAR 400

Dates:                        7/5 – 7/8/13

 Pocono Inne Town 

 700 Main St., Stroudsburg, PA  18360

 570-421-2200

Contact Person:       Tony Ruggiero, General Manager

Rate Quoted:            $95.99 each night, plus 9% tax.  Reg. rate if $109.00

Booking Deadline:   June 21

Comments:  Hotel is 17 miles from the track and is serviced by the Leigh Valley Airport.  The facility is located downtown Stroudsburg, PA.  It offers an indoor pool, wi-fi internet, continental breakfast, hot tub, 3 restaurants/bars on the premises.  Location is in the heart of the Poconos and is within walking distance to many bars and restaurants.  10 minutes to large outlet center.  Free parking.

 Econo Lodge 

 1075 Wilkes Barre Twp BL, Wilkes Barre, PA  18702

 570-823-0600

Contact Person:       Carol Plevick, ATM & Sales Director

Rate Quoted:             $99.00 each night, plus tax.  Reg, rate is $129.00.

Booking Deadline:   June 5

Comments:  Hotel is 35 miles to the track and 20 miles to the Wilkes Barre Intl. Airport.  Facility is 5 miles from the Mohegan Sun Casino and Pocono Downs.  A Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is on the property with a pub next door that serves bar food.  Free continental breakfast buffet, free wi-fi internet access, microwave and refrigerator in each room.  Shopping malls within 1 mile.  Hotel is pet friendly – ask for details.




                                                               

Overall observation to area:   Mid-Ohio is located in a very rural setting with few hotels and restaurants available.  Camping is popular at this track due to it not being close to amenities.  The terrain could be difficult for handicapped to maneuver, but individual golf carts are available for fan rental.  Check with the track as soon as possible to reserve your cart.  They probably won’t have one available without a reservation race weekend.

When booking, refer to "ChampionCrewConversation" to receive the posted rate.  Only ask for the contact person if you encounter an issue when booking below rates.

Venue:           Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

Dates:            8/2 – 8/4/13

  Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center

 4900 Sinclair Rd., Columbus, OH  43229

 614-854-6017

Contact Person:       Amber Waters, Group Sales

Rate Quoted:            $67.00 each night, plus 16.75% tax.  Reg. rate is $84.00.

Booking Deadline    July 12

Comments:  Hotel is about 60 miles from the track and 15 miles from the airport.  They offer complimentary airport shuttle.  The facility offers free wi-fi internet, indoor pool with whirlpool, exercise room, business office, full service restaurant  and lounge on the property.  Pets are allowed, call for details. 

  Comfort Inn 

 16420 Allenby Dr., Marysville, OH  43040

 937-644-0400

Contact Person:       Sharon Mullins, Office Manager

Rate Quoted:           $69.99 each night, plus 12.75% tax.  Reg. rate is $94.99

                                                1 queen or 2 double bed rooms available at this rate.

Booking Deadline    July 26

Comments:  Hotel is 57 miles from the track and 40 miles from the Columbus Airport.  The facility offers free, hot, full breakfast with complimentary coffee and juice in the lobby all the time.  It also provides free wi-fi internet, exercise room indoor heated pool, hot tub, and a business center.



 Overall observation to area:  Toronto is a very metropolitan city that offers much for the tourist to see and do.  A trip to the CN tower and a ride on the amphibious vehicle downtown is a must!  The downtown hotel rooms are very pricey, so we have chosen a couple of facilities that offer friendly rates and only about 15 minute drive to the track location.  You will enter the track through the Exhibition Center.  This race is on a temporary street course, making the venue area tight and compact.  No food or drinks allowed to enter the track.  Track parking is $20+ daily.  US Citizens:  You must have a passport to enter and exit Canada. 

 Two events are scheduled, one on Saturday, one on Sunday; one with the traditional rolling start, one with a standing start.  This is a first for Toronto, but the second of three doubleheader weekends this season.  Both hotels we list are in a suburb of Toronto in Mississauga, Ontario, as their facilities are affordable and a short distance to the event.

 When booking, refer to "ChampionCrewConversation" to receive the posted rate.  Only ask for the contact person if you encounter an issue when booking below rates. 

Venue:           Honda Indy Toronto

Dates:            7/12 – 7/14/13

 Best Western Plus Toronto Airport      

 5825 Dixie Rd., Mississauga, OH  L4W4V7

 905-670-8180

Contact Person:       Marina Nowak, Sales & Catering

Rate Quoted:           $78.00 (Canadian) each night, plus 13% tax.  Reg. rate $149.00

                                 2 queen beds or 1 king bed rooms are available.

Booking Deadline:   June 12

Comments:  This hotel is 11.5 miles to the track and 10 to the airport.  They offer complimentary airport shuttle, heated indoor pool, mini fridge in all rooms, 24 hr. fitness center and free wi-fi internet.  Microwaves are available for additional charge.  Complimentary parking, bus stop at front of building to connect to race location.  Restaurant with lounge is on site, 2 additional restaurants outside of building.  Within walking distance to additional restaurants and bars.

 Delta Toronto Airport West    

 5444 Dixie Rd., Mississauga, ON  L4W4V7

 905-206-5949

Contact Person:       Andrea Molmar, Sales Manager

Rate Quoted:           $90.00 each night, plus 13% tax.  Reg. rate is $120.00

                                 Rooms with 2 double beds or 1 queen bed at this rate.

Booking Deadline:   June 12

Comments:  Hotel is 11 miles to the track and 10 miles to the airport.  They provide 24 hr. complimentary airport shuttle.  Hotel is on a bus line that can transport to connection to the track.  There is a restaurant and lounge on the property.  The hotel has an indoor pool and a sauna.  Parking charge is $16 per day.  They also have an indoor pool and sauna.

                                                                   

C2C Sonoma Hotels, 2013

Overall observation to area:  The track is in a rural area about an hour north of SanFrancisco.  The Napa Valley in California is rich with farming, especially vineyards.  Many vineyards offer tours and tastings.  For IndyCar race fans, the Andretti Winery and Foyt tasting room are close and should be in your schedule to visit.  Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards, specializing in sparkling wines, is a 3 mile drive north of Sonoma Raceway and is one of the most beautiful, scenic wineries very close to the track.  There are no expressways or hotels that lead into the track, only  two lane roads.  Be prepared for long lines of traffic upon exit.  Hotels/motels/bed & breakfasts in the close proximity are either full or very pricey.  We have found two hotels within driving distance of the track we are recommending. 

 

When booking, refer to ChampionCrewConversation to receive the posted rate.  Only ask for the contact person if you encounter an issue when booking below rates.

 Venue:      GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma

Dates:        8/23 – 8/26/13

 

 Best Western Inn 

 6500 Redwood Dr., Rohnert Park, CA  94928

  707-584-7435

Contact Person:  Tanya Ward, Manager

 Rate Quoted:     $76.80 each night, plus 14% tax.  Reg. rate is $96.00

                         2 Queen beds, no smoking room at this rate.

Booking Deadline:   July 23

Comments:  This hotel is 19 miles to the track, 65 miles to SanFrancisco Intl. Airport, 90 miles to the Sacramento Airport and 62 to the Oakland Airport.  The facility features refrigerators in all rooms, outdoor heated pool, indoor spa and a complimentary breakfast.  IHOP shares the parking lot.  Close on and off the freeway with shopping very close.  This hotel is pet friendly – inquire when making reservation.

 

 

 Palms Inn     

 3345 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA  95407

  707-568-1011

 Contact Person:    Kent Grimes, Manager

 Rate Quoted:        $99.00 each night, plus 11% tax Reg. rate is $125.00

 Booking Deadline:   July 23

 Comments:  This hotel is about 21.5 miles to the track, 70  miles to SanFrancisco Intl. Airport, 90 miles to the Sacramento Airport and 65 miles to the Oakland Airport.  The hotel features free parking, hot complimentary breakfast (including pancakes), pool sauna, jacuzzi with a café on the premises along with a well-stocked mini-mart.  Refrigerators and microwaves are in each room.  On a setting with a lot of green space, this hotel is pet friendly – inquire when making reservation.  It also has a barbeque grill for guest use.




                                                               

Overall observation to area:  Baltimore’s Grand Prix will host two IndyCar events this year on the same weekend on a temporary 2 mile street course including the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards area.  Most downtown hotels (within race walking distance) are very expensive.  We are recommending 2 hotels in the outskirts of the city and both offer transportation to light rail depots.  Light rail daily pass sells for $3.50. 

When booking, refer to codes below the rate quotes to receive the posted rate.  Only ask for the contact person is you encounter an issue when booking below rates.

 Venue:           Grand Prix of Baltimore

Dates:            8/30 – 9/2/13

                                        

  Days Inn Baltimore South/Glen Burnie      

  6600 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD  21061

  410-761-8300

 Contact Person:       Jay Nair, Front Desk Supervisor

Rate Quoted:  $69.00 each night, plus 13% tax.  Reg. rate is $109.00           Queen room or 2 double beds at this rate

                                  

  ASK FOR DISCOUNT CODE:  CCCS when booking

Booking Deadline:   July 30 

  Comments:  Hotel is 6 miles to the track and 7.5 to the airport, with free shuttle service to the airport and the light rail station, 8 am–10 pm.  The facility offers free wi-fi internet, outdoor pool and a business and fitness center and a complimentary full, hot breakfast.

 

 

                                     

 Candlewood Suites/Baltimore Linthicum

 1247 Winterson Rd., Linthicum, MD  21090

  410-850-9214

 Contact Person:       Alicia Long, Sales Director

 Rate Quoted:   $84.99 each night, plus 13% tax. Reg. rate is $109.99

                        All rooms are studio suites with Queen bed.

                       ASK FOR “CHAMPIONCREWCONVERSATION” CODEwhen booking

 Booking Deadline:   July 30

 Comments: 

Hotel is 6.5 miles to the track and a mile from the airport with 24 hr. airport transportation.  They offer fully equipped kitchens including refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, stove tops and utensils.  Also included is free wi-fi internet, fitness center, outdoor pavilion with gas grills for guest use.  They will also shuttle to the light rail station.  Free parking and a complimentary self-serve guest laundry.

                         


           

Overall observation to area:  The Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston will be held on a street circuit in downtown Houston, in an area called Reliant Park.  This 1.7 mile, 10 turn temporary road course will host the third and final double header of the season.  The IndyCar series returns to this circuit after an absence of 6 years.  Downtown hotels are very pricey.  We have found two we are recommending less than 11 miles to the track.  Be prepared to pay for parking downtown.

 

Venue:           Shell & Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston

 Dates:            10/4 – 10/7/13

 Hilton Garden Inn Houston/Westbelt 
 
6855 W. Sam Houston Parkway S, Houston, TX  77072

  713-270-6100

 Contact Person:       Aliya Amanzholva, Sales Director

 Rate Quoted:          $79.00 each night, plus 17% tax.  Reg.  rate is $99.00

                                King or queen rooms at this rate.

 Booking Deadline:   September 20

 Rate Code:                Ask for CCC13 to receive discount

 Comments:  Hotel is 8.9 miles to the race location; 25 miles to Houston Hobby Airport, 35 miles to Bush Airport.  Hotel offers complimentary wi-fi internet, all rooms have refrigerator and microwave.  Restaurant will full bar on premises, outdoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, business center and free parking.

 

Crown Plaza Houston Galleria 

 7611 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX  77024

  713-680-2222

 Contact Person:       Lucits Dean, Sales Administrator

 Rate Quoted:          $89.00 each night, plus 17%  Tax.  Reg. rate is $119.00

 Booking Deadline:   September 13

 Rate Code:              Ask for ChampionCrewConversation to receive discount.

 Comments:  Hotel is 10.9 miles to the race location; 17.7  miles to Houston Hobby Airport.  Facility features free wi-fi internet, restaurant and bar on site, outdoor pool, fitness center.  All rooms have microwaves and refrigerators.                              


                                                                       
                                         

      
Overall observation to area:
  The Auto Club Speedway is the youngest oval the series utilizes.  Born in 1997, owned at birth by Roger Penske, now operated by International Speedway Corporation.  The California Speedway is just down the road from memories – Ontario Motor Speedway used by USAC in the early 70s and Riverside International.  The track is located in Southern California, east of Los Angeles.  It sits very close to freeways and utilizes a train stop on the backstretch to transport race fans from the sprawling areas of So. California. 

 We are suggesting two hotels in the vicinity, both in Ontario, CA – about 6 miles from the track.  Ontario has it’s own major airport within a mile of both hotels, a convenient alternative to Los Angeles International Airport. 

 

Venue:           MAVTV 500 @ Auto Club Speedway

Dates:            10/18 – 10/20/13

                       

Magnuson Grand Boutique Suites (formerly Ayres property)

 204 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA  91764

 909-937-9700

 Contact Persons:     Alex or Sonja, Sales

 Rate Quoted:          $79.00 each night, plus 11.75% tax.   Reg. rate is $129.00

                               King or queen suites at this rate.

 Booking Deadline:   September 18

 Rate Code:                Ask for CCCC to receive discount.

 Comments:  This hotel is 1 mile to the Ontario Airport; 6 miles to the Speedway.  They offer free 24 hour airport shuttle.  All rooms have a micro kitchen with microwave and mini refrigerator.  Ceiling fans in all rooms and in king room, a pull out sofa bed.  outdoor pool.  They also offer a fully cooked to order breakfast for 2 guests per room.  Additional guests cost $10 each.  Many restaurants nearby within walking distance.

                                                                                 

Quality Inn Ontario Airport

514 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA  91764

 909-937-2999

Contact Person:       Ruth White, Sales Director

Rate Quoted:          $65.00 each night, plus 11.75% tax.  Reg. rate is $85.00

                               King bed or 2 doubles at this rate.

Booking deadline:   October 4

Rate Code:                Ask for CCC to receive discount.

Comments:   This hotel is 1 mile to the Ontario Airport, 6 miles to the Speedway.  They offer free 24 hour airport shuttle.  All rooms have a microwave and refrigerator.  Hotel also offers free wi-fi internet, fitness center, outdoor pool and spa and a free hot breakfast.  They share the parking lot with a Denny’s Restaurant. 

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