Although there were doubts regarding the return of the Texas Motor Speedway for 2013, track officials have now confirmed that the track will be back on the IZOD IndyCar Series’ schedule for next year.
That means that the IndyCar will be back there for a 17th consecutive year. Also confirmed are two NASCAR Sprint Cup weekends for the ninth consecutive season.
After the IndyCar race this summer, there was uncertainty about the series returning to the 1½-mile high-banked oval in 2013, since there hadn't been any discussions then between track boss Eddy Gossage and IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard.
While some drivers raised issues about safety concerns at Texas, the June race won by Justin Wilson went without a hitch.
There have been 24 IndyCar races at Texas since the track opened in 1997. That included twin races on the same night in 2010.
That means that the IndyCar will be back there for a 17th consecutive year. Also confirmed are two NASCAR Sprint Cup weekends for the ninth consecutive season.
After the IndyCar race this summer, there was uncertainty about the series returning to the 1½-mile high-banked oval in 2013, since there hadn't been any discussions then between track boss Eddy Gossage and IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard.
While some drivers raised issues about safety concerns at Texas, the June race won by Justin Wilson went without a hitch.
There have been 24 IndyCar races at Texas since the track opened in 1997. That included twin races on the same night in 2010.