{"id":32504,"date":"2020-12-17T17:49:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T23:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/?p=32504"},"modified":"2021-02-25T17:57:44","modified_gmt":"2021-02-25T23:57:44","slug":"indycar-announces-update-to-2021-ntt-indycar-series-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2020\/12\/17\/indycar-announces-update-to-2021-ntt-indycar-series-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"INDYCAR announces update to 2021 NTT IndyCar Series schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"

Courtesy of the NTT IndyCar Series<\/em><\/p>\n

INDIANAPOLIS \u2013 The 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach has been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 26 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials from INDYCAR announced today. Long Beach is one of the foundational events on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule and one of the longest running.<\/p>\n

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Alexander Rossi leads the field to the start of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Photo by Joe Skibinski<\/p><\/div>\n

Additionally, the move creates a thrilling three-race, three-weekend west coast swing to complete the championship. Beginning at Portland International Raceway on Sunday, Sept. 12, the homestretch continues at, what would be the finale under normal conditions, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Sunday, Sept. 19, before finishing on the historic streets of Long Beach.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important to have Long Beach rescheduled to continue the history and tradition for one of the series\u2019 hallmark events in one of the nation\u2019s premier media markets,\u201d Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles said. \u201cFurther, it\u2019s a tremendous opportunity to wrap up the season with three-straight iconic venues for what we believe will be our most exciting season yet. As we did during the 2020 season, we will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and maintain flexibility across our schedule. We are committed to an action-packed and exhilarating 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES.\u201d<\/p>\n

The September race weekend at Long Beach becomes the first since the event\u2019s inception in 1975. It will mark the 37th time the NTT INDYCAR SERIES has raced on Southern California\u2019s legendary street circuit. The familiar sights and sounds make for the longest running event on the schedule outside of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank all of the officials at INDYCAR for their assistance in rescheduling the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach to September,\u201d Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Michaelian said. \u201cWe believe that this move will afford us the best opportunity to provide our guests with a fun and exciting experience in a safe and unrestricted environment. It will be a welcome sight to see the NTT INDYCAR SERIES cars and stars back on the downtown streets of Long Beach in the fall.\u201d<\/p>\n

An updated listing of green flag times for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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