Indianapolis will continue to host a MotoGP event from 2012 through 2014 after an agreement announced Sunday between the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and MotoGP officials.

The site of the famed IndyCar oval race has hosted MotoGP races every year starting in 2008 after a split with Formula One, which staged US Grand Prix races at Indy from 2000 through 2007, five of them won by Michael Schumacher.

Speedway and MotoGP officials announced the fifth annual Indianapolis MotoGP Grand Prix would be staged August 17-19, 2012.

Australia’s Casey Stoner, the MotoGP season points leader, won this year’s event last weekend.

“We?re happy to welcome back the exciting action and colorful, daring riders of MotoGP,” Speedway president Jeff Belskus said.

“This event brings a unique international flavor and style of racing to the Speedway that has become a solid, new tradition on our annual schedule. We?re excited about the event?s potential for continued growth into the future.”

American rider Ben Spies, last year’s MotoGP Rookie of the Year, is excited that the Indy race will continue. He sat on the pole in last year’s race.

“There?s nothing more special than coming to a home race and putting it all on the line in front of your fans,” Spies said. “There is so much history at the Brickyard. It’s a pleasure to be a part of it.”

Team Lotus Enterprise- which runs the Lotus F1 team – has purchased British sportscar maker Caterham Cars.

Tony Fernandes, Kamarudin Meranun and SM Nasarudin, owners of the Team Lotus Formula One team bought the company from a shareholder consortium led by company Corven Ventures.

Lotus said that they will continue development of the Seven sports car and will provide Caterham a “platform to apply its philosophy of ‘adding lightness’ to exciting new models for the 21st Century”.

Managing Director, Ansar Ali said they will look to grow the brand in all markets across the globe, including Australia.

“This is yet another exciting chapter in the Caterham story,” Ali said.

“Until now, the resources Caterham has had at its disposal have, naturally, limited the exposure of the Caterham experience and the legendary Seven has had to rely almost entirely on its remarkable reputation and legacy.

“We will remain entirely true to the philosophy that we, as custodians of one man’s motoring concept, have protected for nearly 40 years.

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“However, the acquisition of the company by Team Lotus Enterprise will allow our existing management team to take Caterham’s core spirit of pure driving enjoyment to a hitherto un-served audience.”

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Johnnie Walker has shifted into overdrive to present the ultimate line up of Formula One trackside experiences at the 2009 Singapore Grand Prix. In order to give VIPs, celebrities and consumers a taste of the fast-paced and glamorous world of Formula One Johnnie Walker will roll out a week of exclusive events guaranteed to get pulses racing.

Johnnie Walker JOIN THE PACT Supercar run
Racing full speed ahead from Monday 21 September, Johnnie Walker Global Responsible Drinking Ambassador, Mika Hakkinen will jump-start a week of Johnnie Walker events at 300kph in the JOIN THE PACT Supercar. The Flying Finn will put the pedal to the metal in the Johnnie Walker JOIN THE PACT Supercar to highlight the importance of nominating a designated driver on a night out.

In the Supercar, a high performance two-seat sports car, Mika will be able to offer a few lucky consumers and selected VIPs the ride of their lives. Those not lucky enough to win a ride in the Supercar can still catch the action at Changi Exhibition Centre as a spectator from 11:00am-1:00pm.

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