Autograph Sessions
IZOD IndyCar Series drivers will be penning their signatures on apparel, programs and more from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. on Friday (Group 1) and 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. on Saturday (Group 2). The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron hosts its autograph session in the upper paddock from 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, just a few hours before the race. Every American Le Mans Series driver is available for autographs and photos for all fans (
paddock pass required). The Pirelli World Challenge drivers will also be signing autographs on Saturday between noon and 1 p.m. at the Optima Battery display located in the infield.
| IZOD IndyCar Series Group 1 |
IZOD IndyCar Series Group 2 |
| Helio Castroneves |
Dario Franchitti |
| Will Power |
Scott Dixon |
| Ryan Briscoe |
Graham Rahal |
| Tony Kanaan |
Charlie Kimball |
| Rubens Barrichello |
Ed Carpenter |
| EJ Viso |
Takuma Sato |
| Sebastien Bourdais |
Simona de Silvestro |
| JR Hildebrand |
Simon Pagenaud |
| Oriol Servia |
Ryan Hunter-Reay |
| Justin Wilson |
James Hinchcliffe |
| James Jakes |
Marco Andretti |
| Mike Conway |
Josef Newgarden |
| |
Alex Tagliani |
Tech Talks
Just because school is out, doesn’t mean you can’t learn a thing or two at Mid-Ohio this summer. Visit the Team Falken Tire transporter at 2 p.m. on Friday or the Muscle Milk Pickett Racing transporter at 10 a.m. on Saturday to spend some time in ALMS 101. Learn what it takes to be part of a professional sports car racing team, about the technology behind how the team’s engineers set up the car for races, and how that technology transfers to street cars.
American Le Mans Series Live Auction
Stop by the Muscle Milk Pickett Racing transporter at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday to place your bid for used car and body parts! All proceeds benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation.
- When: Friday, August 3, 2012
- Time: 6pm - 9pm
- Where: IndyCar Team Hospitality Area
The Taste of Mid-Ohio will shine a spotlight on the culinary talents of the hospitality professionals as well as local and industry favorite fare.
Rub elbows with drivers, team members, owners, track promoters and sponsors while sampling a variety of great food including roast pig, salad, side dishes, vegetables and dessert. One drink coupon will also be included with each ticket.
Stop by the CARA Store on location and be among the first to purchase our new cookbook, Victory Plates, with recipes from some of the biggest names in IndyCar and NHRA racing as well as other popular CARA merchandise.
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE! Get your tickets today at
caracharities.org/tasteofmidohio.html.
IZOD IndyCar Series Fan Village
Visit this massive area in the Infield filled with simulators, TVs, merchandise and more for a good time.