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CODEMASTERS’ INDY RACING LEAGUE BECOMES “INDYCAR SERIES”
New York – Friday, January 31, 2003 - Codemasters confirmed that its US racing game previously known as Indy Racing League will be published under the sport’s new name “IndyCar Series.” In keeping with the recent developments in the sport, the revised title reflects the announcement by the Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body for the sport, that the championship will be known as the IndyCar Series.
The term “Indy” is recognized throughout the world because of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race (the Indy 500) and its association with the fast, low-slung, rear-engine, open-wheel cars that race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The IndyCar Series is a descendant of a 92-year sporting tradition, dating back to the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911.
Codemasters’ official game, IndyCar Series, is blisteringly fast, nerve-shatteringly intense, pure professional racing and features ultra-close pack racing, with up to 33 cars racing on track. Gameplay requires total focus to handle the incredible overtaking maneuvers at speeds well over 220mph. IndyCar Series delivers a full racing season, which includes the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race (Indy 500), the greatest spectacle in US racing.
IndyCar Series is due this spring for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft and PC, and set to be the most accessible, exciting and entertaining open-wheel racing game designed. To keep up to date on the game’s development, check the website at www.codemasters.com/indycarseries
ABOUT THE INDYCAR SERIES
The IndyCar Series is the premier open-wheel, oval-track racing series in the world. The championship will take place on speedways around the USA, including Indianapolis, California and Texas. The sleek, aerodynamic open-wheel, single-seat cars are powered by engines that produce more than 650 bhp. The cars travel from 0-100 mph in less than three seconds and race inches apart at more than 220 mph on the larger circuits. The historic and world-famous Indianapolis 500 is the most prestigious event on the series' racing calendar, with a purse of more than $10 million. The race is truly "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," with the largest single-day spectator crowd of any sporting event in the world and telecasts to 66 countries with a reach of 313 million homes. More information about the sport is available online at www.indyracing.com
ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Established in 1986, UK-based Codemasters
is one of Europe's best-selling and profitable game-makers, developing and
publishing titles for the console platforms and PC. Codemasters’ products first
appeared on US retail shelves in 1999 and since then they have continued to
provide energetic, compelling and innovative entertainment to gaming fans of all
genres. The company’s 2001 offerings included Blade of Darkness and Operation
Flashpoint, both of which met with critical acclaim and enormous consumer
praise. Richard Darling, the company’s Design Director and co-founder, is
renowned as one of the most prolific game designers and has been involved in the
creation of 60 of the company’s staggering #1 titles in the UK. In keeping with
the company's mission to remain on the crest of the gaming wave, Codemasters is
developing games for online and next generation platforms. Additional
information about the company and its products can be found at
www.codemasters.com
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