AGT Inter-Americas Challenge

Panama City, Panama (October 23, 2007) - The Federación Interamericana de Periodistas del Automóvil (FIPA) Interamerican Federation of Automotive Newspersons announced today that Dario Franchitti y Edison Lluch tied for Interamerican Driver of the year. Even thou Franchitti is Scotsman was considered for the award since he won the prestigious Indy 500 and the IRL championship one of the top event and series in the Americas. Edison LLuch from Puerto Rico has won the American GT International Series two time in a row and is currently leading this year. Continue »

Mayagüez, PR (October 19, 2007) – Western Bank will mail an invitation for Round 7 of the Inter-Americas Challenge to the Ponce Grand Prix. This special invitation to Western Bank customers only will be mailed with the customer’s monthly statement and will offer them a 50% discount of the entrance ticket at the door. Western Bank has sponsored the Ponce Grand Prix and the Ponce International Speedway Park since its beginnings. Also is the second year that Western Bank is a Major Sponsor of the Ponce Grand Prix, which has become the premier racing event in the Caribbean. Continue »

San Juan, PR (October 15, 2007) – Bosch Distributor for PR, Dima International, will be the Title Sponsor the Touring Class Event on the Ponce Grand Prix. Dima International and Bosch have Sponsor this Touring Class Cup for years and it has become the premier Touring Class event in PR. ”This is the second year the Bosch/Dima International Cup will is held during the Ponce Grand Prix weekend and hopefully there will be many more.” Said Hugo Umpierre, General Manager of Ponce International Speedway. Last year the event was a huge success with the crowds, who enjoy the battle between Porsches, Evos, Vipers and Mustangs among others. Continue »

San Juan, PR (October 8, 2007) – Coors Light started the ad campaign for the Ponce Grand Prix Round 7 of the Inter-Americas Challenge at Ponce International Speedway Park to be held on November 9-11, 2007. The ads will appear on billboards, bus stops and other printed media, a full month before the event. Continue »