Probably because you started the game through STCC the game.
Just a advertisement in that game.
1.2.1.2, GTR Evolution, Crowne Plaza, STCC, Race On
The same advert appears even when I start the game using Race On. :tongue:
Just ignore it though, and look at the text that appears in the bottom right corner of the screen. That'll tell you what version you're running, and what addons you have installed. For example:
Like Ross said its a standard thing.