The Indy Racing League announced yesterday that the 2010 season would commence in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The negotiations between the IRL, the Brazilian government and local promoters have been ongoing for several months. The race will be a street race at a to-be-determined location in Sao Paulo (at least two sites are being considered) and has been scheduled for March 14.
“While our primary focus continues to be building the sport of the IZOD IndyCar Series domestically, the race in São Paulo affords us a unique opportunity to visit a country that has a huge passion for open-wheel racing. With strong support from our major partner Aprex-Brasil, a significant television package from TV Bandeirantes, a large number of drivers from the country and the opportunity for a unique course, it makes sense from both a business and competition standpoint,” said Terry Angstadt, president of the Commercial Division for the IRL.
The IRL has a significant following in Brazil with such prominent drivers as three-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan. The 2010 schedule now includes races in the United States, Canada (Toronto and Edmonton), Brazil and Japan.
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