Grand Prix Americas & Hispanic Heritage Join Forces In South Florida.

The Grand Prix Americas, a high voltage street race slated for the streets of downtown Miami, announced that the Grand Prix races will be held in conjunction with the annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, one of the largest and most successful Hispanic festivals in the U.S., known worldwide for its presentation of first rate special events.

“We are very excited to partner with such an established and prestigious Festival. The Hispanic Heritage Festival has a long tradition in the community with a great deal of popularity and recognition. We look forward to creating a super event weekend that will become an international spectacle”, said Peter Yanowitch, President/Founder of Raceworks, the promoters of The Grand Prix Americas.

The festive weekend will include both Hispanic Heritage activities as well as street races. The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and Champion Auto Racing Teams, Inc. (CART) will rock race fans with an ALMS starting on Saturday and a CART FedEx Championship Series taking the spotlight on Sunday. The Grand Prix Americas will feature two renowned road racing series that has never been seen before in North America on the same weekend.

The celebrations of the Hispanic Heritage Festival, which is managed by the Hispanic Heritage Council and have been held annually since 1973, celebrate the contributions made by Hispanics to the cultural and economic development of this nation. A major event of the Festival held on Sunday is “Discovery of America Day” at Bayfront Park which features continuous live entertainment on three musical stages with performances by top Latin headliners and folkloric groups from Spain & Latin America; an international food court; sampling sites; a sports section; a children’s attraction site, a petting zoo, and face painting; and arts & crafts.

“Joining forces with the Grand Prix Americas this year makes the Festival’s 30th year anniversary that much more special. This power-weekend will present an important economic impact and exposure for our community”, said Eduardo Mendoza, Executive Director of the Hispanic Heritage Council.

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