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The NTT IndyCar Series is preparing for its return to Nashville Speedway by planning extensive testing with tire partner Firestone to adapt to the unique oval track and high tire degradation, aiming to optimize the turbocharged Dallara DW12 chassis and determine the best aerodynamic packages for the upcoming race.
IndyCar's season finale moves from Nashville's street circuit to the Nashville Speedway, offering a total of seven oval races in the 17-round season. The change presents an interesting twist in the championship battle, particularly for Team Penske, known for its oval dominance. The move also raises questions about the impact of introducing hybrid powertrains on the big oval and the challenge of replicating the downtown energy of the Music City Grand Prix at the speedway. Despite setbacks and changes, IndyCar's ability to keep the event alive is commendable, and the focus remains on delivering an exciting end to the season.
The Music City Grand Prix in Nashville will move from its downtown venue to Nashville Speedway in September due to construction around the Tennessee Titans Stadium. Scott Borchetta, the event’s primary sponsor, will take over the operation and hopes to return the Grand Prix to Tennessee’s streets in the future. The move marks IndyCar's return to closing its championship on an oval for the first time since 2014, and Penske Entertainment President & CEO Mark Miles welcomed the addition of another oval to the calendar.