Originally Posted by 767:
Sounds like Pocono will be on the 2013 schedule. Not sure what else they will muster up. Would really like to see Richmond get back on the schedule. I know Kentucky was a fan problem, that always made for a great race. I do not think Indy car will be at 50/50 for a few more years. Most of these places still struggle to get fans to show up. It is still going to take a few years to get the word out, how good things have become. We need another really good Indy 500 this year to keep things moving.
Richmond will not be back. Great track, well attended races, great races but NASCAR has put the muscle on Richmond to lean towards them and away from Indycar. Also, a sponsor needs to be found before anything would proceed. Loudon was a one and done and won't be back. Phoenix and MIS were strongly talked about returning but their NASCAR dates eliminate them hosting Indycar races. Gateway is essentially no more, Nashville is for sale, Kentucky is gone until 2014 at the earliest. Not many other ovals to race at.