TSN: Edmonton going ahead with 2010 IndyCar / NASCAR event

TSN is reporting that the Edmonton City Council has voted to go ahead with the 2010 Rexall Edmonton Indy, despite higher than expected losses in 2009. There had been speculation that the race might be called off for 2010. Edmonton's mayor calls the event a "valuable tourist attraction" that will likely take place beyond 2010. In addition to the IndyCar Series, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series also has a race scheduled for the Edmonton event.

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SPEED: Tony George ousted from control of Indianapolis Motor Speedway

SPEED is reporting that Tony George was voted out of power (mostly by his own family members) during an Indianapolis Motor Speedway board meeting on Tuesday evening.

George was at IMS' helm for the past 20 years and was a key player in the IRL / ChampCar split/feud, as well as the introduction of NASCAR, F1 and motorcycles to IMS' annual schedule. George will reportedly continue as CEO of the IndyCar series.

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