Statement from INDYCAR on Brasilia

Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet

Yesterday, a report was published in Brazil outlining possible construction delays at the Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Brasilia, sight of the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series opening race.

Of course, it was well known that the facility would need upgrades in advance of the March 8th race. While the translation of the report was not entirely clear, it seemed that a series of complicated contractual disputes had placed those upgrades to the 3.4-mile course on hold. The report also seemed to note that the delays could potentially call the 2015 IndyCar opener into question.

In search of clarification on the matter, AutoRacing1 reached out to INDYCAR.

Below, is a statement regarding the Brasilia race from INDYCAR Director of Communications Mike Kitchel.

INDYCAR has been in constant communications with the race promoter, Bandeirantes Communications Group, who is following the situation closely. League officials have been assured that this situation will not affect the March 8th race. Last Friday Maruska Lima, the president of Terracap the proprietor of the Nelson Piquet race track, visited us in Indianapolis and we had a very productive meeting. We remain extremely enthusiastic about opening the Verizon IndyCar Series season there on March 8th.

INDYCAR