Three racetracks hosting NTT IndyCar Series races have been busy with resurfacing projects of various sizes. The first track on the schedule is the opening round in St. Petersburg from March 8-10. The city’s engineering and roads division has focused on addressing the problematic Turn 3, which has been the site of numerous crashes and attempted fixes over the years to smooth out its uneven surface. IndyCar president Jay Frye confirmed that the repaving of Turn 3 at St. Pete has been completed.
Similarly, the city of Detroit has made improvements to the long stretch of road leading into its Turn 3, which posed a significant challenge for drivers last year. Cars would often bounce over the uneven surface, causing their front tires to lock up. To address this issue before the downtown event from May 31-June 2, the city embarked on a substantial repaving effort, laying down 700 feet of new pavement.
The third track to undergo major repaving is Mid-Ohio, where IndyCar’s race will take place from July 5-7. This road course has been completely resurfaced throughout its 2.3-mile, 13-turn layout that winds through hilly farmland. Frye expressed his gratitude for the work done by the partner tracks during the offseason, stating that it should lead to thrilling racing.
According to racer.com’s source.
