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
Round | Date | Circuit | Type |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 18/4/2021 | Barber Motorsports Park | Road |
2 | 25/4/2021 | St Petersburg | Street |
3 | 1/5/2021 | Texas Motor Speedway | Oval |
4 | 2/5/2021 | Texas Motor Speedway | Oval |
5 | 15/5/2021 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course | Road |
6 | 30/5/2021 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Oval |
7 | 12/6/2021 | Belle Isle | Street |
8 | 13/6/2021 | Belle Isle | Street |
9 | 20/6/2021 | Road America | Road |
10 | 4/7/2021 | Mid-Ohio | Road |
11 | 8/8/2021 | Nashville | Street |
12 | 14/8/2021 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course | Road |
13 | 21/8/2021 | Gateway | Oval |
14 | 12/9/2021 | Portland | Road |
15 | 19/9/2021 | Laguna Seca | Road |
16 | 26/9/2021 | Long Beach | Street |
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Stephen Higgins
14th May 2021, 16:48
I wonder why Indycar aren’t racing at COTA this year ?
Victor (@mrmuffins)
14th May 2021, 16:59
Because in exchange for hosting a race on IndyCar’s preferred date, Texas Motor Speedway was given temporary exclusivity for the Texas area.