MediaZone, a leading global online broadcaster, today announced it will cover the 91st Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27, 2007. Ultimate motor sports fans can experience the action LIVE and on-demand at: http://www.mediazone.com/channel/indy500/index.jsp.
Known as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the Indianapolis 500 is the world's most prestigious auto race and is the fifth race of the 2007 IndyCar Series season. Broadcast from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, this annual Memorial Day weekend event will feature reigning 2006 champion Sam Hornish Jr. and other featured drivers such as Scott Dixon, Dan Wheldon, Danica Patrick, Marco Andretti and Dario Franchitti.
"This relationship is extremely exciting for the Indianapolis 500 and the IndyCar Series," said Jarrod Krisiloff, director of multimedia platforms, IMS Productions. "MediaZone, the worldwide leader in online sports broadcasting, provides an opportunity to reach a large amount of consumers globally. This is another example of how the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series are leaders in providing innovative ways for fans to follow the world's greatest race."
"The Indianapolis 500 is the largest single-day sporting event in the world, and we're proud to broadcast this event to online audiences globally via this latest relationship with the Indy Racing League," said Jan Steenkamp, Chairman, MediaZone. "Since its inception, MediaZone has dedicated itself to providing fans all over the world online access to the events they love. This year audiences worldwide will now experience every nail-biting moment firsthand as if they were watching it LIVE from Indiana."
MediaZone's coverage of the 91st Indianapolis 500 will feature LIVE and on-demand race footage, LIVE standings and results, as well as leaderboard information that allows viewers to follow their favorite racer and find their position, time off leader, fastest lap and starting position. Audiences also can take the driver's seat and experience the event firsthand via the latest In-Car Driver Cam, which provides up-close driver footage and cockpit views during the race.
The All-Access Pass will offer worldwide viewership with no restrictions, excluding the U.S. and Brazil, for the low cost of $9.99; on-demand coverage can be viewed 72 hours after the event is accessible globally for $3.99.
Latest coverage of this riveting motorsports event reflects MediaZone's ongoing momentum in bringing some of the most sought-after sports, lifestyle and entertainment events to fans worldwide via the Internet, including Wimbledon 2006 & 2007 matches, 2006 ING New York City Marathon, Cricket's India Tour of Bangladesh and 2007 FIM Motocross. To experience the excitement of this LIVE event visit: http://www.mediazone.com/channel/indy500/index.jsp.
About IRL
Founded in 1994, the Indy Racing League serves as the sanctioning body for the IndyCar Series, the premier open-wheel series in the United States, and the Indy Pro Series, which serves as an essential stepping-stone for drivers striving to reach the IndyCar Series. The league is based in Indianapolis, with a satellite office in New York.
About MediaZone
MediaZone is a leading global online broadcaster specializing in professionally-produced sports, international and entertainment video programming. MediaZone has established lasting exclusive partnerships with leading media brands including AOL and NBC Sports and is the official online broadcast partner for major events such as Wimbledon and SANZAR rugby. The company is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in China and Europe. MediaZone is a division of MIH Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Naspers (Nasdaq:NPSN). For more information, please visit: MediaZone.com.
