After an extremely successful event in 2010, the much-anticipated second annual May Indy Tweetup will take place on Thursday, May 26, 2011 in the Racing Capital of the World. May Indy Tweetup is also proud to partner with non-profit corporation Racing for Cancer to present the first #Beatcancer Bash.
May Indy Tweetup is the second of two successful biannual IndyCar-related events based around social media. Founded in 2009 by Elizabeth Lenzi and Monica Hilton, May Indy Tweetup and its off-season counterpart Winter Indy Tweetup have grown exponentially into exciting, dynamic events that have attracted guests from all over the US and Canada, and have garnered support from race teams, drivers, the IndyCar series, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and several local Indianapolis businesses.
“This year, the format has changed a little,” says Hilton. “Instead of hosting several events throughout the weekend like we’ve done with our previous Tweetups, we’ve decided to condense everything into one action-packed day. The new schedule helps us to promote other events on the IndyCar calendar as well.”
The event schedule includes an exclusive social media event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and a grand prix style go-kart race sponsored by local ceiling fan company and longtime Tweetup partner Fanimation. The day will conclude with the #Beatcancer Bash, a fun-filled event featuring live music, a silent auction with rare racing memorabilia, plenty of food, giveaways from some IndyCar sponsors, and opportunities to meet and mingle with drivers from the IndyCar, Indy Lights, and other supporting racing series. Proceeds from the #Beatcancer Bash will go to support Racing for Cancer and local Indianapolis organization Little Red Door Cancer Agency.
“It’s wonderful to be able to use the support we’ve gained from our Tweetups to help spread the message of a great organization that shares our passion for IndyCar,” says Lenzi. “The #Beatcancer Bash will be a truly one-of-a-kind evening that we hope to share with both seasoned race fans and those new to the sport.”
Complete event details and ticket information can be found on the May Indy Tweetup website at www.mayindytweetup.com.