Statement from Boston Mayor Walsh and Mark Miles, CEO of Indycar’s Parent Company, Hulman & Company

Below is a joint statement from Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Mark Miles, CEO of IndyCar's parent company, Hulman & Company:

"Boston has an open door for new and innovative ideas that will benefit the city's future. While it is disappointing that IndyCar will not race in Boston this year, we look forward to continuing our work together to bring IndyCar to Boston in the future. Boston has always been a great partner for IndyCar and we are confident that with a strong local promoter the race can be a great success."

Editor's Note: When did IndyCar ever race in Boston such that they 'have always been a great partner for IndyCar'? We are trying to figure out what prompted this strange joint press release.