Motorock LLC has partnered with the Trans-Am Road Racing Series to bring the Motorock Miami 100 – Battle by the Beach, and Rock N Roll legend Elton John in concert in conjunction with the Grand Prix Americas presented by Sportsbook.com, announced Chuck M. Martinez, president and general manager, Grand Prix Americas. The concert will take place at the American Airlines Arena on Saturday September 27th at 8:00 PM.

“We are thrilled to have Motorock presenting such a great act as part of the Grand Prix Americas,” said Martinez. “This is another example as to how the Grand Prix Americas is working to enhance the experience of our fans, by creating an exciting atmosphere with concerts, festivals and events.”
“We are proud to announce that on September 27, 2003 Motorock will be presenting Elton John in concert at the American Airlines Arena in Miami,” stated Jamie Rose, Chairman and CEO of Motorock. “It will be the first time in history that Elton has performed at this arena, and we’re thrilled to have him as the cornerstone of the first Motorock event,” concluded Rose.
Motorock LLC recently signed a multi-year agreement to become title sponsor of the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup. The Series will now be known as the Motorock Trans-Am Tour for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup.
“Motorock is a series of live events that showcases the excitement of motorsports, music and lifestyle while delivering a new, unique form of broadcast entertainment programming,” added Rose.
Motorock club will also make its debut for VIP guests and sponsors and will also play host to special engagements after the live music events. “We have put together a very unique fan experience for Miami, those who attend the race will certainly not be disappointed.”
Tickets for the Elton John concert will go on sale, Saturday, September 6, 2003 at all TicketMaster outlets. Grand Prix Americas presented by Sportsbook.com will offer special ticket packages that will include tickets for both the Grand Prix Americas and the Elton John concert. The packages will include a hat and a t-shirt along with the concert and race tickets and will be available only through www.miamirace.com, or by calling 305-373-3333.

Motorock will be presenting another concert Friday evening. Details to be announced in the coming weeks.
Motorock is the creation of a popular culture brand that blends the enthusiast markets of cars, stars and guitars. It is a yearly series of destination live events that showcase the excitement of motorsports, music, and lifestyle. www.motorocktour.com

The Trans-Am Series features closed-fendered, production based, V-8-powered sports cars, competing on permanent road courses, and temporary street and airport circuits throughout North America. The Trans-Am Series is America’s oldest continuously running road racing series and celebrates its 28th Anniversary in 2003. www.trans-amseries.com
Grand Prix Americas presented by Sportsbook.com is a weeklong festival featuring various social events such as the FanFest at Bayside, Grand Prix Americas Street Festival in Coconut Grove and the Grand Prix Americas Foundation Charity Ball and culminates with two of North America’s premier racing series. On September 26-28, 2003 Bridgestone presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford will join the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) promoting a “dual-headline” that makes the Grand Prix Americas presented by Sportsbook.com one of the foremost motorsports weekends of the year. This Blast by the Bay will be held in Downtown Miami at Bayfront Park in agreement with the City of Miami, the Bayfront Park Management Trust and the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority.