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IndyCar moving 2024 season finale from downtown to Nashville Superspeedway
The Music City Grand Prix, initially planned as the final race for the upcoming season on Sept.15, has been replaced by a return to Nashville Superspeedway. IndyCar made its debut on the 2.170-mile street circuit in 2021, which took drivers through downtown Nashville and around the stadium hosting the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.
Originally intended to host the 2024 season finale, the event was set to feature a modified layout including a run through Broadway and a curved pit lane, while keeping elements such as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge. The decision to move to the 1.33-mile asphalt oval outside Nashville marks the first oval season finale for IndyCar since Fontana in 2014.
Despite the change in venue, Big Machine will continue as the event’s title sponsor, emphasizing the potential for growth in Nashville’s racing community. Challenges with course construction for the new Titans Stadium prompted the shift from downtown, ensuring sufficient space and access for race teams, businesses, and residents. IndyCar’s President & CEO applauds the move to Nashville Superspeedway, anticipating a thrilling championship conclusion on the high-speed oval with a nationwide broadcast on NBC.
