Some annual favourites are back again including the Honda Indy 300 Family Day presented by Aunger in Pit Lane on
October 20, the Bartercard Miss Indy contest, the Conrad Jupiters Champ Car Driver’s Breakfast on October 24, the
Honda Indy 300 ‘Gala Ball’ at Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort on October 25, and a series of themed parties at
Shooters Saloon Bar from October 21 to 29.

Honda Indy 300 Chief Executive Officer Geoff Jones said the range of events on the Off Track calendar has developed
the Honda Indy 300 into a ‘carnival for everyone’.

The attendance at the Honda Indy 300 has increased significantly in recent years, and much of this growth can be
attributed to the variety of entertainment options for everyone over the whole Indy carnival,” said Jones.

This year’s Off Track Event calendar provides something for all tastes, ages and backgrounds. It has brought the
local community and organisations together to develop the Honda Indy 300 into an icon event for the Gold Coast,
Queensland and Australia.”

Heats have been held for the 2002 Bartercard Miss Indy Contest with the finalists all coming to the Honda Indy 300
for final judging and a week-long series of events.
The Bartercard Miss Indy Charity Breakfast will be held at The Mercure Resort on October 22, Swimwear Judging
at The Drink Nightclub the same night, and the ‘Grand Final’ at Troccadero Entertainment Centre on October 24.

For families, the opportunities are almost endless with this weekend’s Broadbeach Family Pitstop, the popular Honda
Indy 300 Family Day in Pit Lane on October 20, the V8 Supercar Drivers BBQ on October 23, and the Surfers Paradise
Carnivale of Colours from October 24 to 27.

For motoring enthusiasts, mark down the Indy Corvette Festival at the Broadwater Car Park, the Street Torque
‘Xtreme Motorshow’ 2002 at Parklands, both on October 19 and 20, and the Indy Rally from October 20 to 24.


Honda Indy 300 Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Jones, believes this year's event from October 24-27 is on target
to be the most successful ever. Current ticket sales are up by around 70 per cent on the same time last year
and corporate sales have set new pre-event records.

The early response to this year's event is likely to see last year's four-day record crowd of 286,000 easily broken.
"It would be safe to say that if you want to come to Indy and get a good seat you better to it now," said Jones.

"The response to this year's event has been absolutely outstanding and our team is working around the clock
to ensure it provides the best complete entertainment package available."

"The list of on and off track entertainment we have put together will ensure there is something for everyone
or all ages at this year's event."

This year's event will again attract some of the fastest drivers on earth as the 19th and penultimate round of
the 2002 FedEx Championship Series for Champ Cars.
Including former winners Michael Andretti, Jimmy Vasser, Dario Franchitti, Paul Tracy, Adrian Fernandez and
Cristiano da Matta. This year's event will also include the best Australia has to offer with competitors in the
Australian V8 Supercar Championship Series racing for championship points for the first time on one of the
world's most demanding streets circuits.

"Two major championships on one weekend and at the one place, that's going to
be exciting," said Jones.

Tickets can be purchased through www.indy.com.au or by phoning
Ticketek on 1 300 303 103.