TORONTO, ON, February 25, 2015 – Torchia Communications announces that it has renewed its relationship with Green Savoree Racing Promotions (GSRP) to plan and implement public relations efforts for its three race properties for the 2015 season.
GSRP owns and operates the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Honda Indy Toronto, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School. This will mark the sixth consecutive year that Torchia has worked with the Indianapolis-based race promoter – its first assignment was for the Honda Indy Toronto in 2009.
"Our agency has been involved in virtually all levels of motorsport locally, nationally and globally, from grassroots programs to the pinnacle of the sport," said Jean-Claude Torchia, President and CEO, Torchia Communications. "We've always had a soft spot for this thrilling sport and it gives us great pride to renew this special partnership with Kevin Savoree, Kim Green and their competent teams throughout Canada and the United States. We look forward to contributing to their success."
"Kim Green and I have worked with the Torchia family on a variety of different projects since 1993," said Kevin Savoree, Co-Owner, President and COO of Green Savoree Racing Promotions. "We very much value the strategy and insight that Jean-Claude, Daniel and the Torchia team provide to our race properties."
The team at Torchia Communications has gathered more than 40 years of motorsport experience having previously managed media and public relations for promoters, sponsors and various race teams. The assignment with Green Savoree includes organization and implementation of media events, spokesperson interviews, driver appearances, editorial services, news bureau and online newsrooms, social media as well as set up and management of onsite media centres.
About Green Savoree Racing Promotions
Green Savoree Racing Promotions (GSRP) is an Indianapolis-based motorsports event ownership and management company that owns, operates and promotes race properties in St. Petersburg, Florida; Toronto, Canada and Lexington, Ohio with Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School. GSRP events showcase some of the most exciting races on the continent including the Nationwide Children's Hospital 200 and Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, Honda Indy Toronto and Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. In working together since 1993, Kim Green and Kevin Savoree have won four IndyCar championships, three Indy 500 championships and the 12 Hours of Sebring as team principals, and established the first IndyCar street race in 2004.
About Torchia Communications
Torchia Communications is a trusted partner for organizations seeking public relations programs that help nurture strong stakeholder relationships and that deliver tangible results. With offices in Montreal and Toronto and affiliates around the world, the Torchia team is committed to customer service, proactive counsel, measurement and demonstrating the role public relations plays in a healthy society and engaged citizenry. The agency's strength lies in its people, corporate soul and commitment to the profession.
More Information:
Kathleen Stelmach
Torchia Communications
(416) 341-9929 ext. 227