Andretti Global, the parent company of Andretti Autosport, has announced that it will build a new motorsports headquarters in Fishers, Indiana.
The team will build a 575,000 ft2 (53,400 m2) facility in the Indianapolis suburb, which will occupy approximately 90 acres near a nature preserve that sits approximately 20 miles from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The new facility will serve as headquarters for Andretti’s IndyCar, Indy Lights, and IMSA programs, as well as any future racing endeavors.
“Indiana holds an important place in the history of racing, and in my career as a driver and an owner,” said Andretti CEO Micheal Andretti in a release. “I’m happy to confirm that the Racing Capital of the World will continue to be the home of our global racing efforts for a long time to come.
“We’re excited about our plans for the new campus and looking forward to becoming a part of the Fishers community.
“Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked to expand our operations and I’m proud of our steps to create a diverse racing portfolio. Our current facility has served us well. Our team has expanded in both competition and commercial areas and our people deserve the best environment and resources available.
“I’m excited to have so many of our teams under one roof as we continue to build and grow. For us, it’s about more than just having somewhere to work on the cars; it’s about having a global motorsport home and sharing that with our people, our fans and our sponsors to advance the sport and leave a lasting legacy.”
Construction is expected to begin in the next few months on the $200 million facility, and it is projected to be operational by 2025.
The new facility continues a trend of racing teams building upgraded workspaces, with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and McLaren both in the middle of building new race shops of their own near Indianapolis.
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