EDMONTON – MAY 19, 2005 – Organizers of the inaugural Grand Prix of Edmonton and West Edmonton Mall (WEM) jointly announced today that West Edmonton Mall has signed on as title sponsor of the Grand Prix, scheduled for July 15 to 17 at Finning International Raceway. The event will be billed as West Edmonton Mall Grand Prix of Edmonton.
West Edmonton Mall co-owner
Nader Ghermezian (Left) poses
with Greg Macdonald, president
and general manager of the Grand
Prix of Edmonton.
“The Grand Prix of Edmonton, featuring The Champ Car World Series, is a world-class sporting event with an international profile. The addition of West Edmonton Mall, a facility acclaimed worldwide, as title sponsor, is an association that communicates excellence. The entertainment and marketing expertise that they can share will no doubt enhance our offering,” said Greg Macdonald, president and general manager of the Grand Prix of Edmonton.
West Edmonton Mall is The Greatest Indoor Show on Earth, featuring more than 800 stores and services including eight amazing attractions, a world-class hotel, a variety of one-of-a-kind and exclusive stores, spectacular games, 100 dining venues and extraordinary entertainment for all ages. As Alberta’s largest tourist attraction, WEM welcomes more than 22 million guests each year. West Edmonton Mall is the flagship property of Triple Five Group of Companies, which has numerous projects underway or proposed throughout the world.
Don Ghermezian, president of West Edmonton Mall Property Inc., said, “We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of this prestigious event. The partnership with the Grand Prix will not only help raise the profile of West Edmonton Mall but of our entire company around the world.”
Gary Hanson, West Edmonton Mall general manager, added, “We are proud to step up and make a substantial investment in an event that will be of huge benefit to our city and region. This partnership will assist in promoting Edmonton and Alberta to the international audience who will watch the race this July.”
The Grand Prix of Edmonton featuring the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford, is the seventh race on the 14-event 2005 schedule and will be staged on a 1.96-mile temporary road course at Finning International Raceway, located at Edmonton City Centre Airport.
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