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| Location | Baltimore, Maryland, USA 39°17′N 76°37′W / 39.283°N 76.617°W |
| Corporate sponsor | Street and Racing Technology |
| First race | 2011 |
| Last race | 2013 |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt/Concrete |
| Length | 2.04 mi (3.28 km) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Lap record | 1:19.0055 ( Will Power, Dallara DW12, 2012, IndyCar) |
The Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT was an IndyCar Series and American Le Mans Series race for 3 years held on a street circuit in Baltimore, Maryland. The inaugural race was held September 4, 2011.[1] ESPN said it was the best inaugural street race in North America in the last 30 years.[2] The races were contested on a temporary street circuit around the Inner Harbor area of downtown Baltimore.[3]
Baltimore Racing Development signed a multi-year contract with IndyCar and the City of Baltimore to organize the race, but the city terminated their contract with BRD at the end of 2011 due to unpaid debts.[4] On February 15, 2012, it was announced that the city of Baltimore had entered into a five-year agreement with Downforce Racing to manage the race.[5] However, Downforce failed to fulfill their obligations to the city. On May 10, 2012, it was announced that Race On LLC. and Andretti Sports Marketing, led by racing legend Michael Andretti would take over the organization and promotion of the event.[6] Race On LLC is owned by Gregory O'Neill and J.P. Grant III. On September 13, 2013, it was announced that the race would not be held in 2014 or 2015 due to scheduling conflicts.[7]
- ^ Lewandowski, Dave (June 2, 2010). "Series roars into Baltimore in 2011". IndyCar.com. Indy Racing League. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
- ^ Oreovicz, John (September 5, 2011). "Baltimore embraces inaugural grand prix". ESPN. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
- ^ "Baltimore Grand Prix Set For August 2011". WBAL-TV. June 2, 2010. Archived from the original on September 22, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
- ^ McCorkell, Meghan (December 30, 2011). "City Of Baltimore Terminates Contract With Grand Prix Organizers". CBS Baltimore. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
- ^ Scharper, Julie (February 15, 2012). "Baltimore to unveil new Grand Prix contract". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Andretti to lead new Baltimore Grand Prix team".
- ^ Dance, Scott (September 13, 2013). "Grand Prix of Baltimore canceled through 2015, and likely beyond". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on August 2, 2014. Retrieved September 13, 2013.