Grand Prix gets a new sponsor

BALTIMORE (WMAR) - Andretti Sports Marketing and Race On, LLC has announced that the Chrysler Group's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand will be the presenting sponsor of the upcoming Baltimore Grand Prix.

Andretti Sports has also announced that SRT will serve as the Official Car and the Official Truck of the Grand Prix.

The 2013 SRT Viper and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will lead the field at the start of each of the major races during the three-day event, August 31 through September 2, including Sunday's IZOD IndyCar Series race.

Saturday's American Le Mans Series race will now be known as the "Baltimore Sports Car Challenge presented by SRT."

"Baltimore's inner harbor is a beautiful backdrop for world-class racing on Labor Day weekend," said Beth Paretta, Director of Marketing and Operations - SRT Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC. "We're excited to showcase our performance portfolio of SRT vehicles to a discerning crowd of motorsport enthusiasts and the Baltimore Grand Prix is the perfect location."

The SRT Brand will be highlighted in many locations around the course.

Tickets can be purchased and race information can be found for the Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT at the official event website or through all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets orders can also be placed by phone at 800-745-3000.