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IndyCar doesn’t want to be “locked into only one option” for Texas return
The omission of Texas Motor Speedway from the 2024 IndyCar schedule could be more than just a brief hiatus. Various conflicts, such as the Summer Olympics and NASCAR’s requests, led to the track being dropped from the calendar despite having a multi-year deal. Mark Miles, the CEO of IndyCar, stated that there is no new information about a potential return in 2025. NTT Data, the title sponsor of the series, is located near the track, but Miles mentioned that they don’t want to rely solely on Texas and are open to exploring other options. Circuit of The Americas in Austin seems like a logical choice, considering the previous pre-season testing and the race held there in 2019. Other rumored locations, like San Antonio or the streets around AT&T Stadium in Arlington, have not gained much traction. IndyCar aims to have alternatives and not be limited to one option, as evidenced by the cancellation of the planned race at Texas Motor Speedway this year.
