name will have to change but once we have a new name all the events will take on that new persona," he said.

A1 boss says Surfer's is a dealA1 GP management have confirmed their commitment to a five-year deal on the Gold Coast and expressed excitement at being able to include the Surfers Paradise race on its calendar.

A1GP chairman Tony Teixeira yesterday said the Surfers Paradise track was one of the most exciting street circuits in the world.

"We wanted to go back to Australia and this is the ideal venue for our series," said the South African businessman from London.

"A lot of people have worked hard on putting this deal together, and now it has come to fruition it is very exciting.

"I am aware we are being givena perfect opportunity to showcase our series to the Australian fans who have been great supporters of both the series and their own team."

IRL Drivers participate in Ball State-Miami football game activitiesIndyCar Series drivers Graham Rahal and Will Power and Firestone Indy Lights driver Travis Gregg traveled to Oxford, Ohio, Nov. 11 to participate in an array of IndyCar Series promotions surrounding Miami’s nationally-televised football game against undefeated and nationally ranked Ball State University.

The trio participated in a pre-game autograph session and an on-field gift exchange, presenting school officials with specially designed Miami race helmets and receiving football jerseys in return. In addition, the IndyCar Series street-legal two seater spent the day traveling around campus with Miami coaches taking rides and passing out hats and flyers to promote