The race is on for companies, large and small, to secure their position at one of Australia’s largest and most popular events on the annual corporate calendar.

It is the Lexmark Indy 300 where, this year, more than 300 local, national and international businesses will be represented in more than 160 corporate facilities located right around the 4.47km Surfers Paradise street circuit.

Corporate hospitality is a feature at the Lexmark Indy 300 on Queensland’s Gold Coast, this year being held from October 19 to 22.

Each day over the four days, more than 7000 guests of these 300-plus companies will attend and experience Queensland’s premier event.

Over its 16 years, the Lexmark Indy 300 has developed into a prime opportunity for small businesses to multinational corporations to host important clientele, network with other companies, seek new business and form partnerships.

Companies that have made corporate hospitality at the Lexmark Indy 300 an annual business activity include Lexmark, Fosters, Gillette, Bartercard, Coca Cola, Conrad Jupiters, carsguide.com.au, Falken, Gold Coast Tourism, Acer, Gold Coast Bulletin, Triple M and Sea FM.

This year corporate hospitality packages include a variety of Syndicated Clubs and Private Suites to cater from one person to 288 over four days, with flexibility to incorporate company theming requests.

Syndicated Clubs are shared facilities ideal for individuals or small groups, while Private Suites are exclusive facilities that can be tailor-made for the company to seat between 10 and 72 people per day.

Syndicated Clubs include:

· Norco Business Club – situated on the back straight at the VB Chicane, individual passes.

· Accor Premiere Vacation Pole Position Club – situated above the Pit Garages, individual passes.

· VeryGC Pit Lane Club – situated on the exit from Pit Lane, individual passes.

· Coates Hairpin Club – situated at Lexmark Hairpin, individual passes.

· Falken Chicane Club – situated at Lexmark Chicane, individual passes.

· Indy Champions Club – situated above the Pit Garages, individual passes.

Private Suites include:

· Pit Straight Platforms – situated opposite the Pit Garages, 10 passes per day.

· Pit Entry Pavilions – situated between the V8 Supercar and Champ Car Pits, 16 passes per day.

· Villas on the Esses – situated at the Bartercard Esses on the back straight, 21 passes per day.

· Beach Pavilions – situated on the Beach Side of the VB Chicane, 42 passes per day.

· Hairpin Pavilions – situated at the Lexmark Hairpin, 47 passes per day.

· Chicane Rooftop Pavilions – situated at the Lexmark Chicane, 32 passes per day.

· Riverview Super Suites – situated at the Lexmark Chicane, 40 passes per day.

· Chicane Super Suites – situated at the Lexmark Chicane, 32 passes per day.

· Pit Garage Suites – situated above Pit Garages, 47 passes per day.

· Sky Pavilions – situated on the Beach Side of the back straight, 50 passes per day.

· Premier Pit Suites – situated on Pit Straight, 72 passes per day.

All guests are able to watch the action within metres of the cars and through the broadcast on Indy FMTV – the exclusive on-track television network. There are a variety of other incentives depending on which package is selected including pit passes, first-class catering, merchandise and private suite theming opportunities.

One of the companies that has increased its corporate presence in recent years and tailors its suite to meet their needs and branding guidelines is carsguide.com.au .

Tony Burrett, the General Manager of carsguide.com.au, said the there are numerous benefits of taking up a corporate package at the Lexmark Indy 300.

“The corporate package gives us a great opportunity to strengthen current relationships and create new partnerships. It’s a fantastic event and we look forward to attending this year.”

Lexmark Indy 300 General Manager and IMG Director of Motorsport Ken Freer said companies need to book soon to avoid disappointment on their preferred hospitality option.

“We are finding that more and more companies are returning from year to year,” said Freer.

“They come, experience the atmosphere and the associated benefits from a business perspective, and make it a tradition. That is why it is so important for companies to decide on their best hospitality option early and then book before demand exceeds availability.”

Enquiries on Corporate Packages can be directed to the Lexmark Indy 300 Sales Team on phone 07 5588 6800.

The annual Lexmark Indy 300 on the Gold Coast is a partnership between the Queensland Government and IMG.




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