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Date conflicts throw Texas into doubt for IndyCar’s 2024 schedule
There is uncertainty surrounding the inclusion of Texas Motor Speedway in the IndyCar calendar for 2024 due to scheduling conflicts. The compressed schedule and the broadcast blackout period during the 2024 Summer Olympics have made it challenging to find a suitable date for the NTT IndyCar Series event at Texas Motor Speedway. Three options are being considered, including two weekends in early April and one in September. The possibility of a shared weekend with NASCAR in April has been proposed but is unlikely, as hosting two major events on consecutive weekends is not favored. The September solution may also face issues as IndyCar already has events scheduled in August and September at other venues. Efforts are being made to find a resolution to give IndyCar a major oval race before the Indianapolis 500 in May. If Texas Motor Speedway is not included, Indianapolis will be the only superspeedway on the IndyCar calendar, with the remaining oval races falling within the 0.875- to 1.25-mile range. The schedule for 2024 is expected to be announced soon.
Source: Racer
