The 1.5-mile oval’s omission from the 2024 schedule was thought to be a brief hiatus, and still could be, but there is a possibility North America’s premier open-wheel championship won’t return to race there in the near future.
Texas Motor Speedway played host to IndyCar every year since 1997, including two events per year from 1998-2004 that also featured season finales.
However a variety of conflicts, including the Summer Olympics impacting NBC’s broadcast plans and NASCAR pushing for the spring date IndyCar held in 2023, saw the track dropped from the calendar despite being in the midst of a multi-year deal.
“The first thing is you saw how late it was before we knew what dates could be available at the Texas Motor Speedway for 2024,” Miles told Autosport.
“I don't have any new news or inclinations or insights about 2025 and the Texas Motor Speedway.
“We obviously have a relationship there and a lot of history and when we can learn anything, we're eager to learn about what's possible.”
One of the variables to factor in is NTT Data, the title sponsor of the IndyCar Series, which is based in Plano, Texas, roughly 40 miles east of the track’s location in Fort Worth.
“We also think Texas is an important market and don't want to have all our eggs in one basket,” Miles said.
“So, if there were other options and we and Texas Motor Speedway just doesn't come together, then it would be smart for us to see what else is out there.”
Source: Autosport