TEMPE, Ariz. – The YNOT Grand Prix’s fifth championship season will make its second pit stop March 26 as an official opening event for the annual Phoenix Forum conference. Set to begin at 6 p.m. at a new facility in Scottsdale, Ariz., the race is presented by long-term title sponsor JuicyAds.
Octane Raceway’s new location promises to provide one of the most exhilarating experiences YNOT Grand Prix drivers and fans have experienced yet, according to YNOT Group Vice President Jay, who originated and coordinates the thrill-a-minute event. For the past three years, participants have enjoyed Octane’s previous track, but the new one is even better, he said.
“This one-third-mile track is the only full-time indoor-outdoor track in the entire United States,” Jay explained. “The whole facility is sleek and ultra-modern, but the track is like nothing you’ve ever seen. Each lap begins indoors, then winds through an outdoor section of the course before returning inside. The track has a lot of straightaways and far fewer turns than the rest, so I’m expecting the real speed demons to attain liftoff velocity.
“The track, facility and participants will all be top-notch, as they are every year at the Phoenix Forum,” he added.
YNOT Grand Prix races always are free and include nice perks, thanks to the generosity of sponsors including DatingFactory, Badoink, FNCash, Paxum and WebcamWiz. Complimentary transportation between the conference’s headquarters at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel and the track will begin at 5:45 p.m. Trackside dinner and drinks are on the house, as well, and “the networking can’t be beat,” Jay said.
According to Badoink spokeswoman Sarah, “The YNOT Grand Prix races are guaranteed fun. This is by far my favorite sponsorship to do, because Jay takes such good care of everyone who attends.”
Two more races will round out the 2014 season: a Qwebec Expo leg will burn through Montreal in August, and the season’s closer will heat up Prague during the Fall European Summit.
“You’ve got to watch the Europeans,” Jay said, laughing. “They’re serious about their kart racing.”
For more information about the YNOT Grand Prix, visit YNOTgp.com. To secure a seat as a driver or to investigate sponsorship opportunities, email Jay or ping ICQ 92418228.
More about the Phoenix Forum may be found at ThePhoenixForum.com.
