Nashville joined the IndyCar roster in 2021, operating an 11-turn structure primarily across the Nissan Stadium – residence of the Tennessee Titans NFL crew – and that includes solely a brief loop across the downtown space throughout the Korean Battle Veterans Memorial Bridge.
From 2024, a brand new 2.17-mile, seven-turn circuit will probably be constructed that also consists of the venue’s signature bridge part, however can even take within the iconic Honky-Tonk Row within the coronary heart of downtown.
Massive Machine Music Metropolis Grand Prix circuit map
The route will take the automobiles instantly previous the Nation Music Corridor of Fame and can run by way of an leisure district that’s residence to bars owned by the most important names in nation music, similar to Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Garth Brooks, Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, John Wealthy and Blake Shelton.
“Nashville and the Massive Machine Music Metropolis Grand Prix crew are able to host a can’t miss, action-packed occasion that transforms the NTT IndyCar Collection season finale and elevates it to a good increased peak on the worldwide stage,” stated Mark Miles, president and CEO of Penske Leisure Corp.
“Subsequent yr’s race in Nashville will probably be an unbridled celebration of probably the most fierce and aggressive motorsport on the planet, set towards the backdrop of an modern and breathtaking stage that features one of many premier international leisure districts on the planet.
“We’ll have extra to share quickly on a whole weekend of actions, each on and off observe, that absolutely faucets into the rising attain and relevance of an ascendant and marquee metropolis.”
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
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IndyCar has additionally confirmed that it’s going to take the season finale date subsequent season, on 13-15 September, changing Laguna Seca. The Californian observe is anticipated to shift its date in the direction of the beginning of the season, doubtlessly simply after the St Petersburg season opener.
“WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca stays a beloved, historic venue for our groups, drivers and followers in an necessary and scenic market,” Miles added.
The 2024 season awards ceremony – the 2024 IndyCar Victory Lap Celebration – can even happen in Nashville, on 16 September on the well-known Schermerhorn Symphony Middle.
“The truth that INDYCAR has chosen Nashville and the Massive Machine Music Metropolis Grand Prix because the crowning occasion is a testomony to our followers, companions, stakeholders and actually the Nashville hospitality trade as an entire,” stated Matt Crews, CEO of the occasion.
“The flexibility to advertise our metropolis and state year-round and produce our race into the center of Nashville is an absolute honor.
“The Massive Machine Music Metropolis Grand Prix continues to develop to ranges that I by no means dreamed might have been doable.”
