Sebastien Bourdais, Helio Castroneves, and Tony Kanaan

Foresight pays off today as Verizon IndyCar Series fans who purchased a two-day reserved grandstand ticket to the 2014 Honda Indy Toronto have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the June 12-14 event three weeks ahead of the general public.

Fans also can take advantage of Renewal Club Member benefits, including free Verizon IndyCar Series paddock passes and the chance to win great prizes. Various race weekend packages are available at hondaindy.com or by calling 877-725-8849. Ticket sales open to the general public Feb. 19.

The Verizon IndyCar Series race headlines the event, in its 29th year, featuring Toronto native James Hinchcliffe, 2014 race winner Sebastien Bourdais and reigning series champion Will Power. Spectators also will see the new aerodynamic bodywork kits supplied by corresponding engine manufacturers Chevrolet and Honda that will differentiate the cars on the Exhibition Place circuit.

The Honda Indy Toronto will continue to celebrate young drivers getting their start in racing by featuring the entire Mazda Road to Indy ladder series, which includes Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires, Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda and Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires. 

"Racing is one of the few iconic sport disciplines that exhilarates the mind and stimulates all of the senses,” said Charlie Johnstone, president of the Honda Indy Toronto. “When you combine the off-track activities with the on-track racing, you’ve got a totally unique event that is memorable and exciting for everyone.”