Champ Car eyes surprise venue

UPDATE AutoRacing1.com has learned that Champ Car is negotiating for a race in the Middle East, thought to be either Dubai or Qatar (Possible Middle East venues – Map), and negotiations are in an advanced stage. According to sources, the race could happen as early as 2005 because both countries have completed their FIA approved Grand Prix circuits. The Dubai Autodrome and Business Park is where much of the R&D will be done for the new Dubai F1 team recently announced. The 5.39 kilometer grand prix circuit recently played host to the European Renault V6 series finale. Meanwhile, The 5.380 km Losail track in Qatar is situated to the north of the capital Doha, and was officially opened just three months ago and recently played host to a round of the MotoGP. 08/26/04 Recall our previous rumor on the Renault V6 series that said Paul Gentilozzi will visit the new F1-track in Dubai in October. According to this AutoWeek article, Champ Car is emphasizing the "world" in World Series. Among other new venues for 2005, the three most likely are the long-rumored street race in Manchester, England; Buenos Aires, Argentina (South America remains a prime target of the new regime) and a site in the Middle East. St. Petersburg, Florida, remains on the table (as it does for the Indy Racing League). The venerable road course in Portland? "Sixty-forty," according to one series official. [Editor's Note: If they add 3 overseas races, there will be no room on the schedule for Portland or St. Pete.]

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