The IndyCar finale in Fort Lauderdale?

Will Florida finally host the opening and closing of the 2012 championship? Fontana, near Los Angeles, should theoretically be the scene of the closing round. But according to the Indianapolis Star, it could ultimately take place on a street circuit in Fort Lauderdale, a city of 165 inhabitants on the Atlantic coast, nicknamed the Venice of America because of its many canals. Randy Bernard, President of theIndyCar, is delighted with this prospect, according to his statements to the Indiana newspaper. “ I'm pretty sure it will happen “, he told them. If there is confirmation, it will be announced next month.

Rumors of the addition of new races since last week are not the only reason for Randy Bernard's enthusiasm. The calendar currently only includes fifteen events, which is less than stipulated in the contracts signed with the various partners, first and foremost Izod, the main sponsor of the discipline. This is how the event on the Milwaukee oval (Wisconsin) could also appear again on the 2012 timetable, on June 23. Finally, another event was mentioned: Las Vegas. Not the oval, but a road circuit traced in the center of the game's capital. A possibility quickly ruled out by Randy Bernard. “ It would cost too much! But it may nevertheless be viable for 2013 “, he admitted to the Indianapolis Star. It would still be better than the oval that cost Dan Wheldon his life on October 16…