NTT IndyCar Series driver Santino Ferrucci is set to compete in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington, a new street course that will wind through Arlington's Entertainment District. 73-mile circuit will be built on the site of Globe Life Field, home of Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers, and will serve as a stunning backdrop for the third race of the season in as many weeks.
Ferrucci, who lives in Dallas, may have tempted to sneak peek at the track before its March 13-15 inaugural, but he instead accepted an invitation to help install promotional race graphics at Globe Life Field. Despite his close proximity to the track, Ferrucci believes that the unique layout of the circuit will make it difficult for him to gain a competitive edge by observing it beforehand.
The course is expected to produce an exceptional event, with FOX Sports broadcasting the live nationwide audience. Ferrucci is looking forward to the schedule changes and their potential impact on fan engagement and excitement in the series.
He believes that the new tracks this year will bring a fresh energy to the sport, with three brand-new street courses on the calendar. The driver also expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to compete in Texas, which he feels will be a great addition to the IndyCar schedule.
With the network's vested interest in promoting the series, Ferrucci is confident that the changes will elevate the level of fan engagement and put the team in the spotlight.
Santino Ferrucci's experience with sneaking peeks at tracks before their inaugural events highlights the challenges faced by IndyCar drivers. The unique layout of the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington circuit, with much of it on the opposite side of the road, will undoubtedly require drivers to adapt quickly to the new track.
