P1racenews AI automatic summary:
What we know about missing pieces from IndyCar’s 2024 calendar
“The 2024 IndyCar calendar faced challenges due to the Olympic Games, which required the complete attention of NBC, the broadcaster of IndyCar. However, the Olympics are not the only obstacle. One significant race was unexpectedly left out, but it is likely to be reinstated next year as a non-championship race. Additionally, there are other series news emerging after the release of the calendar.
The absence of the Texas Motor Speedway from the 2024 calendar is notable, as it has been a home to IndyCar since 1997. While it is not a complete split, there currently isn’t an opportunity for IndyCar to race at TMS due to NASCAR’s move to the spring and the tight schedule after the Olympics. However, Penske Entertainment President Mark Miles emphasized the importance of the Texas market and mentioned the possibility of returning in the future.
There was some exciting news suggesting a double-header weekend for IndyCar and NASCAR at Texas. While it did not happen this time, the offer indicates a willingness to collaborate between the two series. Miles confirmed the offer and expressed that further discussions about working together intermittently occur. Although scheduling complexities might have hindered immediate coordination, the potential for a shared oval weekend between IndyCar and NASCAR in the future remains.”
Source: The Race
