IndyCar: 2016 Finale To Be Held On Streets Of Boston

The Verizon IndyCar Series will take to the Seaport District of the city of Boston as a new finale race for the 2016 season.

By Aaron DurantMay 21, 2015 10:56 AM ET

The start of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Photo: Chris Jones / INDYCAR

On Wednesday, the Boston Herald reported that INDYCAR came to terms with race organizers to schedule a season finale for the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series on the streets of Boston, Massachusetts.

Taking place in the Seaport District of the city, race organizers expect the event as a whole to attract over 250,000 spectators and make an economic impact of $75 million to $80 million.

On 3:30 pm ET on Thursday, May 21, the race is to be officially announced by CEO of Hulman and Company Mark Miles, IndyCar President of Competition and Operations Derrick Walker, and reigning series champion Will Power at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Aaron Durant is the editor of the VAVEL USA Racing section. Follow him on Twitter at @DoubleA291.