Andretti thinks Toronto race will be huge success

Andretti Green co-owner Michael Andretti purchased the race after it was put up for sale, and he and Toronto driver Paul Tracy have been working non-stop to promote the event.

"I believe one of the main factors of the growth of open-wheel racing back in the 80's was Toronto," said Andretti. "I thought it was very important to keep it on our schedule. When I heard it was available and it wasn't going to be on the schedule, I said 'we have to figure out how to get it back.'

"We think it's going to be a huge event, and huge for IndyCar in general."

Tracy is a two-time winner in Toronto, but has been without a full-time ride since the Champ Car-IRL merger. He says he has been bombarded by fans since arriving in Toronto following a disappointing 20th-place finish at Watkins Glen last weekend.

"It's been a busy week," said Tracy, who will drive for PKV Racing. "I've done a lot of media, a lot of promoting. I'm ready to get in the car and just concentrate on driving."