INDYCAR Announces Update to 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Schedule
Series to return to the legendary Streets of Long Beach in September
INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020) – 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.
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.
“It is important to have Long Beach rescheduled to continue the history and tradition for one of the series’ hallmark events in one of the nation’s premier media markets,” Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles said. “Further, it’s 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.”
The September race weekend at Long Beach becomes the first since the event’s inception in 1975. It will mark the 37th time the NTT INDYCAR SERIES has raced on Southern California’s 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.
“I want to thank all of the officials at INDYCAR for their assistance in rescheduling the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach to September,” Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Michaelian said. “We 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.”
An updated listing of green flag times for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule will be announced at a later date.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES SCHEDULE
Streets of St. PetersburgSt Petersburg
STREETS OF ST. PETERSBURG (STREET CIRCUIT)
MAR
07
TBDNBC
Barber Motorsports ParkBarber Motorsports Park
BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK (ROAD COURSE)
APR
11
TBDNBCSN
Texas Motor SpeedwayTexas Motor Speedway
TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY RACE 1 (OVAL)
MAY
01
TBDNBCSN
Texas Motor SpeedwayTexas Motor Speedway
TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY RACE 2 (OVAL)
MAY
02
TBDNBCSN
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Indianapolis Motor Speedway
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY (ROAD COURSE)
MAY
15
TBDNBC
Indianapolis Motor Speedway105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge
105TH RUNNING OF THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 (OVAL)
MAY
30
TBDNBC
Detroit Belle Isle ParkChevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix
THE RACEWAY AT BELLE ISLE PARK RACE 1 (STREET CIRCUIT)
JUN
12
TBDNBC
Detroit Belle Isle ParkChevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix
THE RACEWAY AT BELLE ISLE PARK RACE 2 (STREET CIRCUIT)
JUN
13
TBDNBC
Road AmericaREV Group Grand Prix at Road America
ROAD AMERICA (ROAD COURSE)
JUN
20
TBDNBCSN
Mid-Ohio Sports Car CourseHonda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE (ROAD COURSE)
JUL
04
TBDNBC
Streets of TorontoHonda Indy Toronto
STREETS OF TORONTO (STREET CIRCUIT)
JUL
11
TBDNBCSN
Streets of NashvilleMusic City Grand Prix
STREETS OF NASHVILLE (STREET CIRCUIT)
AUG
08
TBDNBCSN
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road CourseIndianapolis Motor Speedway
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY (ROAD COURSE)
AUG
14
TBDNBCSN
Gateway Motorsports ParkWorld Wide Technology Raceway
WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY RACEWAY (OVAL)
AUG
21
TBDNBCSN
Portland International RacewayGrand Prix of Portland
PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY (ROAD COURSE)
SEP
12
TBDNBC
Mazda Raceway Laguna SecaWeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
WEATHERTECH RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA (ROAD COURSE)
SEP
19
TBDNBC
Streets of Long BeachThe 46th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
STREETS OF LONG BEACH (STREET CIRCUIT)
SEP
26
TBDNBCSN
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