Pocono Raceway will continue to play host to the Verizon IndyCar Series in 2017 and 2018 following the announcement of a contract extension on Wednesday.
Pocono returned to the IndyCar calendar after 24 years away in 2013, before being upgraded to a 500-mile race for the following season.
IndyCar will make its annual visit to Pocono next weekend, and although the calendars for 2017 and 2018 are not yet firmed up, the ‘tricky triangle’ will appear on them both.
“We are thrilled to share this great news that we will host the Verizon IndyCar Series through 2018,” Pocono Raceway president and CEO Brandon Igdalsky said.
“Our track was originally designed for open-wheel cars and our fans really enjoy the action on the track. When you see these cars going six- and seven-wide it is incredible.
“We also received positive feedback from teams and drivers and worked together with IndyCar to make sure Pocono Raceway stays on the schedule.”
IndyCar president of competition and operations Jay Frye added: ”We're thrilled to announce today's two-year extension with Pocono Raceway – an iconic oval track with a long history of hosting great open-wheel racing events.
“It's very clear that Pocono is one of the favourites amongst the drivers, teams and fans of the Verizon IndyCar Series and we look forward to competing there for the foreseeable future.
“We'd also like to thank Brandon Igdalsky and his entire team for all their efforts to make this event a success and we look forward to our race there on August 21st.”
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