Grand Prix of Portland 3-Day Grandstand seat renewal period also opens today for September’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES race
PALMETTO, Fla. – Andersen Promotions today unveiled the 2022 schedules for the two junior levels of the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires – the Indy Pro 2000 Championship Presented by Cooper Tires and the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship – which will feature all races in support of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
Next season marks another pivotal year for both series with the introduction of new chassis – the Tatuus IP-22 and USF-22 – which will extend the competition life of each to 2026. Upgrades include a new, wider monocoque with the addition of a Halo-type device as well as new sidepods, underfloor, engine cover, air ducts, damper covers and fuel cell.
Travel Portland, Sport Oregon and Green Savoree Racing Promotions Announce Collaboration to Bring
NASCAR Racing to Pacific Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 29, 2021) – The thrills of NASCAR Xfinity Series racing will stop at Portland International Raceway (PIR) on Saturday, June 4, 2022, bringing millions of dollars of economic impact. NASCAR and Green Savoree Racing Promotions officials jointly announced the race today along with representatives from the City of Portland, Travel Portland, and Sport Oregon.
Scott McLaughlin fell short of what he called his “overall” goal – he wanted to finish 12th in his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES season – but he achieved a consolation prize he very much valued. He earned the Rookie of the Year Award.
McLaughlin beat Romain Grosjean by 33 points as they finished 14th and 15th, respectively, in the standings.
“You get one shot to win this, and it’s a proud moment, regardless,” said McLaughlin, who became the first Team Penske driver to earn the award. “My ultimate goal was potentially top 12 (in the standings), top 10 in the championship – you always strive for more.
Alex Palou clinched his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship with a composed drive to fourth place Sunday in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, a race won by Colton Herta.
Palou became the first Spaniard to win an INDYCAR SERIES championship and is Chip Ganassi Racing’s second consecutive title winner and 14th INDYCAR SERIES champion overall. This is his first season with the powerhouse team in the No. 10 NTT DATA Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, joining CGR after his rookie season in 2020, when he finished 16th in the standings.
