Brazilian organizers say IndyCar opener has been canceled

The IndyCar Series opener scheduled for March in Brazil’s capital was canceled on Thursday. The television channel promoting the event released a brief statement saying the decision was made “unilaterally” by the local government in Brasilia. Band TV did not immediately provide any additional details, but said it was a “hasty” decision by the local government. The channel said three of the five seating sections for the March 8 race at the Nelson Piquet Circuit had already sold out. The government agency organizing the event in Brasilia could not be immediately reached for comment. IndyCar officials were yet to comment on the cancellation. – Associated Press