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IndyCar cancels Toronto street race for second year in a row

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IndyCar has announced the cancellation of its Toronto street race for the second year in a row.

The championship was due to hold its 11th round of 2021 at the street circuit on July 11th. It blamed “ongoing restrictions in Ontario focusing on Covid-19 health-and-safety measures” for the decision.

Penske Entertainment Corporation president and CEO Mark Miles said the race, which was first held in 1986, “is a hallmark of our summer schedule” and the series intends to return next year.

“To have that void for a second straight year is heartbreaking,” said Miles. “We deeply miss our fans there and urge them to remain safe during these unprecedented times.

“IndyCar looks forward to a high-powered return in 2022 and for years to come.”

The series indicated it will consider arranging a replacement event for the race. The fifth round of the championship will take place at the Indianapolis road course this weekend.

2021 IndyCar calendar

RoundDateCircuitType
118/4/2021Barber Motorsports ParkRoad
225/4/2021St PetersburgStreet
31/5/2021Texas Motor SpeedwayOval
42/5/2021Texas Motor SpeedwayOval
515/5/2021Indianapolis Motor Speedway road courseRoad
630/5/2021Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayOval
712/6/2021Belle IsleStreet
813/6/2021Belle IsleStreet
920/6/2021Road AmericaRoad
104/7/2021Mid-OhioRoad
118/8/2021NashvilleStreet
1214/8/2021Indianapolis Motor Speedway road courseRoad
1321/8/2021GatewayOval
1412/9/2021PortlandRoad
1519/9/2021Laguna SecaRoad
1626/9/2021Long BeachStreet

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2 comments on “IndyCar cancels Toronto street race for second year in a row”

  1. Stephen Higgins
    14th May 2021, 16:48

    I wonder why Indycar aren’t racing at COTA this year ?

    1. Because in exchange for hosting a race on IndyCar’s preferred date, Texas Motor Speedway was given temporary exclusivity for the Texas area.

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