Baltimore City Councilman William H. Cole, IV, introduced a resolution in support of hosting an Indy Racing League event in the city's Inner Harbor. The measure passed unanimously.
Though there are still some serious milestones yet to pass, the city itself seems to be fully behind the event. Moreover, I (as a resident) have yet to hear a single voice oppose the idea.
Imagine the Hyatt instead of fans.
Baltimore Racing Development is spearheading the project. Feasibility studies are in progress to determine how the race would impact city residents. The route is also being investigated. Lastly, funding will of course be a hurdle.
Still, racing fans in Maryland who prefer more than left turns are excited about the prospect of a real racing event in the heart of the city. After the enormously successful soccer friendly between AC Milan and Chelsea, Baltimore is proving itself to be a little more cosmopolitan in sporting taste than the grimy exterior would indicate.
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Great to hear. Thanks for the update. Perhaps it could also be used for Formula 1 in the event a US Grand Prix returns.
i've been about this since the first rumblings. BRING IT!!!
I hear the D-League and AHL will be bringing teams to Baltimore:=)
Wow. Stop the Baltimore hate. Apparent you know nothing about the city except what you hear Nikhil.
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