Wednesday, December 25, 2024

IndyCar’s new Arlington road course – the main points

The upcoming IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington will current the NTT IndyCar Collection with a road race that options most of the identical trendy visuals that Formulation 1 has loved on the Miami Grand Prix which runs across the Miami Dolphins Nationwide Soccer League stadium.

The occasion, which launched in March of 2026, is constructed across the Dallas Cowboy’s NFL stadium and the Texas Rangers’ Main League Baseball stadium in a 14-turn, 2.73-mile lengthy course designed by Tony Cotman of NZ Consulting, the New Zealander accountable for lots of Champ Automotive and IndyCar’s road course configurations.

From the formal unveiling of the circuit on Tuesday in Arlington, the sequence revealed numerous objects of curiosity in regards to the observe:

    • The Streets of Arlington circuit is the longest road course on the schedule that includes the longest straightaway (.9-mile) of the season.
    • Speeds are anticipated to achieve over 180+ mph earlier than testing the drivers into the right-hander of Flip 10.
    • The two.73-mile, 14-turn structure additionally options sweeping curves and technically difficult sectors which are each aesthetically pleasing and uniquely demanding.
    • Different highlights of the modern design embody:
      • Two areas the place the observe goes beneath circuit hospitality and suites
      • Two coliseum-like atmospheres that includes a double-sided pit lane and a “horseshoe” like carousel of Flip 6
    • There are 4 attractive passing zones: Flip 1, Flip 10, Flip 12 and Flip 14.
    • Because the race date approaches, extra metropolis enhancements are coming to the circuit.

“I’ve to pinch myself,” mentioned Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones. “I have to let you know, that is nearly a dream come true. Roger (Penske), to be sitting there with you. We, the Dallas Cowboys, jumped to be a part of this nice occasion.

“The Dallas Cowboys are honored to affix Roger Penske, the good FOX Community, and be a part of the Rangers within the metropolis of Arlington to deliver open-wheel racing round these streets out right here and going to city round this nice sports activities capitol.”

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