JAGFlo Speedway At Reliant Park
The JAGFlo Speedway at Reliant Park is a temporary street circuit that is configured throughout Reliant Park's parking lot. The speedway hosted the Grand Prix of Houston, a Champ Car race held in 2006 and 2007. The pit lane and paddock for the race teams were located in Reliant Arena. Due to the merger between Champ Car and the Indy Racing League in 2008, the 2008 Grand Prix of Houston was canceled.
On March 28, 2012, the IndyCar series announced that Grand Prix of Houston will return in 2013 to the temporary circuit in Reliant Park. The race is currently scheduled to take place October 4-6, 2013.
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