Sebastian Saavedra to Make Red Bull GRC Debut in Phoenix, May 21st – 22nd

(Los Angeles, CA)  —  Colombian racer Sebastian Saavedra, a veteran of six seasons of IndyCar competition, will make his Red Bull Global Rallycross on May 21-22 at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Phoenix. Saavedra, 25, will pilot the #77 BFGoodrich Ford Fiesta in his first-ever rallycross event.

“I’m really excited to make my Red Bull GRC debut this weekend in Phoenix,” said Saavedra. “I’ve known a lot of the people in the series for a long time, and I’m really looking forward to adding rallycross to my resume. It’ll be the first time I’ve ever raced anything like this, so it will be a challenge that I’m excited to welcome. Four wheels and high horsepower? Sign me up any day!”

For the first time in series history, Red Bull Global Rallycross will visit the state of Arizona during the 2016 season. Red Bull GRC Phoenix, the season opener and first of four doubleheaders on the schedule, will take place at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, one of the most diverse motorsports playgrounds in the United States.

“The southwest is a crucial market for Red Bull GRC, with many of our most passionate fans located in the region,” said Red Bull GRC CEO Colin Dyne. “The opportunity to bring our unique brand of racing to the Phoenix market for the first time was something we couldn’t pass up. Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park is the perfect setting for us as we look to open our finest season yet.”

Located just off of I-10, Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park is located only 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix, with ample parking and amenities on-site. Fans will be treated to a challenging and fast mile-long track, featuring the series’ signature 70-foot jump, and will be able to see all the action from great spectator areas overlooking the entire facility. This will be the first time that a Red Bull GRC season begins with a doubleheader. Performing well in the opener has been a constant step towards winning a title, as no Red Bull GRC champion has ever finished worse than fourth in the first race of the year. Defending Supercar champion Scott Speed and defending GRC Lites champion Oliver Eriksson finished second and third in class, respectively, in last year’s opener; both drivers are expected to begin their title defense in Phoenix.

Tickets for Red Bull GRC Phoenix at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park are on sale now. Adult single-day GA tickets are available at the early-bird price of $25 through April 16, while kids ages 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult. For more information and to purchase tickets online, please visit http://www.redbullglobalrallycross.com/tickets.