USGP race date to move again

UPDATE This rumor should have been upgraded to 'fact' last week when the announcement was made.

08/11/06 After moving to the July 4th weekend in 2006, the USGP F1 race at Indy looks set to move back to a June date.

First on the agenda for the Speedway is negotiating an agreement with Formula One to bring back the U.S. Grand Prix. Chitwood said there is "frequent communication" between Speedway boss Tony George and F-1's Bernie Ecclestone. Chitwood expects F-1's return. But time is becoming an issue.

"The longer that goes, the harder it's going to be for us to get information to our customers," Chitwood said.

With the 500 set for May 27 and the Brickyard moving to July 29, that leaves June 17 or 24 as the most likely dates for the USGP, a decision that ultimately will be made by F-1 officials. IndyStar