NUMBER FIVE FOR LEXMARK INDY 300

The Lexmark Indy 300 continues to set major milestones by winning its fifth Queensland Tourism Award at the 2006 Queensland Tourism Awards held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre last night (17 November).

The Lexmark Indy 300 took out the prestigious award for the category Major Festivals and Special Events. It was also a winner of this award in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2005.

In 2002, the Lexmark Indy 300 was inducted into the Queensland Tourism Awards Hall of Fame for winning the award for three successive years.

This year’s award for Major Festivals and Special Events recognised the Lexmark Indy 300’s achievements for the 2005 event.

A record crowd of 316, 459 witnessed Champ Cars and V8 Supercars headline an action-packed four day entertainment program on the Gold Coast, which injected more than $60 million into the Queensland economy.

Lexmark Indy 300 General Manager Greg Hooton said the presentation of a fifth Queensland Tourism Award capped off another magnificent year for the event.

“This year’s Queensland Tourism Award is tremendous recognition of the success that the Lexmark Indy 300 has had over the past 16 years and continues to have,” said Hooton.

“Each year the Lexmark Indy 300 just gets bigger and better. The planning and organisation of the event is first class, the teams and drivers love it, the region receives a massive tourism and economic injection and it showcases the beauty of Queensland and the Gold Coast to the world.

“I wish to acknowledge the work of our staff, the 1700 volunteers who dedicate their time over the event, the Queensland Government and our vital sponsors.”

The annual Lexmark Indy 300 on the Gold Coast is a partnership between the Queensland Government and IMG. The 2007 Lexmark Indy 300 will be held from October 18 to 21.

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