Indy cars raced on the oval at Motegi, Japan, from 1996 to 2010, and when the Tohoku earthquake caused structural damage to the track, the event switched to Motegi’s road course in 2011. However, that was the last time that the series raced in Japan, despite Honda being one of the pillars of the NTT IndyCar Series for the past 25 years.
Penske Entertainment Corp. president Mark Miles told Motorsport.com: “For several years we have not been engaged in discussions aimed at racing in Japan. The condition of the Motegi track, and our strategic focus on North America, are the primary considerations.”
