IndyCar representatives visit the Goiânia Raceway and consider a return to Brazil

The Ayrton Senna International Circuit in Goiânia, which hosted a MotoGP race a few weeks ago, welcomed representatives from IndyCar on Friday, April 10, further fueling discussions about a possible return of the series to Brazil. 

Mark Miles, CEO of Penske Entertainment, was welcomed by the governor of Goiás, Daniel Vilela, and First Lady Iara Vilela. According to the Diário de Goiás, the governor had lunch with the series representatives and then they proceeded to the racetrack. 

In addition to Miles, the visit was attended by Bill van de Sandt, Indy’s director of logistics, as well as Willy Herrmann and Carlo Gancia, representatives of the series in Latin America. Executives from Band, the broadcaster that holds the rights to air the races in Brazil, also participated in the meeting.

The group traveled to Goiânia to assess the infrastructure and logistics used by MotoGP, seeking to determine whether there is potential for an IndyCar race there in the future. Vilela presented data on the Brazilian MotoGP Grand Prix, including its potential return on investment, and demonstrated the racetrack’s readiness to host the American series, emphasizing the state’s interest in hosting the event as early as 2027. 

“We are excited and optimistic about the possibility of bringing another major sporting event to Goiás. This means more job creation and economic activity for our state,” said the governor. 

Translated from Portuguese