Yesterday’s announcement by Band that the March 8 IndyCar race in Brasília was cancelled was both unexpected and disappointing.
IndyCar had received every indication that the race was already a success: Two-thirds of the seats available for the event had already been sold; a title sponsor for the event (ITAIPAVA) was announced yesterday; hospitality was sold out; and track construction was progressing and scheduled to be complete in time for the event.
Although IndyCar staff have not received formal confirmation from our partners in Brazil regarding the cancellation, economically IndyCar is protected and the paddock is protected from such action.