In 2021, Nashville was added to the IndyCar schedule, hosting a race with an 11-turn course mainly around Nissan Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. The layout included only a brief detour across the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge into downtown.
Starting from 2024, a revamped 2.17-mile track with seven turns will be built. While the track will still encompass the famed bridge section, it will also stretch into the legendary Honky-Tonk Row in the downtown core.
Map of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix circuit
The racecourse will guide the cars past the Country Music Hall of Fame and traverse an entertainment district populated by bars belonging to some of country music’s top stars, such as Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Garth Brooks, Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, John Rich, and Blake Shelton.
Mark Miles, president and CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp., shared, “The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix team in Nashville are prepared to host an unforgettable, adrenaline-filled event that not only concludes the NTT IndyCar Series season but propels it onto a higher level of global recognition.”
He added, “Next year’s Nashville race will be a full-throttle celebration of the world’s most intense and competitive motorsport, taking place against the backdrop of a state-of-the-art, stunning setting that includes one of the world’s top entertainment districts. We’ll soon provide more details about a full weekend of events, both trackside and elsewhere, fully exploiting the rising influence and relevance of a burgeoning, marquee city.”
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
Photo by: Gavin Baker / F1 Flow Images
IndyCar also confirmed Nashville will host the season finale from 13-15 September, taking over from Laguna Seca. The California racetrack is likely to change its date to earlier in the season, potentially following the St Petersburg season opener.
Miles further stated, “WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca continues to be a fan-favorite, historic location for our teams, drivers, and fans in a vital and picturesque market.”
The awards ceremony for the 2024 season – the 2024 IndyCar Victory Lap Celebration – will be held at Nashville’s renowned Schermerhorn Symphony Center on 16 September.
Matt Crews, CEO of the event, expressed, “INDYCAR’s decision to select Nashville and the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix for the climactic event is a testament to our fans, partners, stakeholders, and indeed the entire Nashville hospitality industry.”
He added, “It’s a true privilege to promote our city and state all year round and bring our race to the center of Nashville. The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix continues to reach heights I never imagined possible.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about IndyCar Nashville 2024
When will the new track layout be used for the IndyCar race in Nashville?
The new 2.17-mile, seven-turn track layout will be used starting from the 2024 IndyCar series.
Who is the CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp?
Mark Miles is the president and CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp.
Which iconic places will the new track layout include?
The new track layout will include the famous Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge and Honky-Tonk Row in downtown Nashville. The racecourse will guide the cars past the Country Music Hall of Fame and through an entertainment district populated by bars belonging to some of country music’s top stars.
Who will replace Laguna Seca for the IndyCar season finale in 2024?
Nashville will replace Laguna Seca as the host of the IndyCar season finale in 2024.
Where will the 2024 IndyCar Victory Lap Celebration be held?
The 2024 IndyCar Victory Lap Celebration will be held at Nashville’s renowned Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
More about IndyCar Nashville 2024
- IndyCar Series Official Website
- Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
- Nissan Stadium
- Penske Entertainment Corp
- Schermerhorn Symphony Center
5 comments
Wow! Nashville is gonna be lit. Can’t wait to see the new track layout, sounds like its gonna be epic!
OMG!!! The cars will pass right by the country music hall of fame!! gotta get my tickets early.
Laguna Seca to the start of the season, interesting! But Nashville finale sounds great.
new track sounds sick! Love that they’re taking it into the heart of downtown.
Penske always delivers…2024 season gonna be the bomb.