Paving starts on new IMS road course

Asphalt paving has started on the new road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with work underway in Turns 7, 8 and 9 behind the Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.

All paving should be completed by the end of November with favorable weather, said Kevin Forbes, IMS director of engineering and construction.

Construction on the new road course began July 30, one day after the 14th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. All construction will be finished by Opening Day for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on May 4, 2008.

The 16-turn course will debut during the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP race Sept. 12-14, 2008.