Seven-time AMA Flat Track Champion Chris Carr paid a visit to the Indiana State Fairgrounds on February 18 with representatives of The Promotion Company-Family Events, promoters of the legendary mile event as part of the 2008 AMA Flat Track Schedule. 

Carr examined the racetrack and facilities at the venue that has not hosted an AMA Flat Track event since 1999.  Course preparation, safety, paddock layout and VIP seating sections were reviewed.

“Going back to the Fairgrounds for the first time in nine years brought back some great memories of some great AMA races that have been run there.  I’m looking forward to going back there September 13.  It’s been a long time coming,” said the flat track legend, Carr.  The Lucas Oil Indy Mile AMA Grand National will return as part of the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, the second week of September 2008.

Carr, who also is the fastest man on two wheels after his 2006 world motorcycle land speed record of 350.884 continued, “Indy was always one of my favorite tracks.  I look forward to spitting dirt at the fence there in September.”

The Lucas Oil Indy Mile gates will open at 4:00pm at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.  After the rider autograph session from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, the opening ceremonies commence at 7:00pm followed by racing at 7:30pm. 

The Expert Twins main event is scheduled for 9:10pm followed by the AMA main racing finals at 9:30pm.  Tickets are on sale now at any Ticketmaster location, www.ticketmaster.com