Photo Credit: Auto Exposure Canada (flickr)

Talk about hot content. As I was digging through some of our stats I noticed that a lot of you are looking for information on the Miss Edmonton Indy competition. Here's a brief overview of what you need to know.

There are specific rules and regulations that you need to consider before applying. Once you are okay with the rules you need to complete the Miss Edmonton Indy application form. Return all completed applications via fax to the Rexall Edmonton Indy Office at (780) 488-8812 or via email to afrigon@edmontonindy.com.

Miss Edmonton Grand Prix activities will be held at the following Edmonton venues:

Saturday, June 7
The Globe Tap Bar & Grill
10045 109 Street

Thursday, June 12
Cowboys
10102 180 Street

Thursday, June 19
Oil City Roadhouse
10736 Jasper Avenue

Friday, June 27
Lucky 13 Dance Pub
10551 82 (Whyte) Avenue

With a new three year contract between IRL and the Rexall Edmonton Indy, everyone can now breathe a sigh of relief. Fans, sponsors, and partners have been sitting on hands waiting for the only Canadian IndyCar Series event to be confirmed prior to any large commitments. Up until now ticket sales have lagged, event planning and overall commitment has been in limbo. Well, as of this week everyone can now start their planning because the contracts have been signed and it's officially listed on the Indy schedule for Saturday, July 26. At the 2008 event spectators should expect to see the Cooper Tire Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda, NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, the Rexall Edmonton Indy and other exciting programs.

The Rexall Edmonton Indy (formerly the Rexall Grand Prix) is moving forward! IRL and the FIA are dotting the 'i's and crossing the 't's on the July 26, 2008 event. This year's date has been moved from the Sunday to the Saturday to accommodate Nascar's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Although, it's unlikely that the open wheel crowd would lose any sleep about missing the Nascar event-there still needs to be a coordinated effort to align TV schedules, sponsor expectations, etc.

Photo Credit: Adam Jevne

The commitment to proceed from the Edmonton event team and Indy has been exceptional. This result will only bring larger audiences to the Edmonton event and increase interest in the Indy series. Since the inaugural Edmonton Grand Prix, Edmonton has had huge fan base and consistently listed as one of the top three events each year.

Check out the Rexall Edmonton Indy site for more information as it becomes available.