IndyCar has drawn widespread praise from its drivers following the release of the 2017 series schedule, which they say is better-balanced than in years past.The 17-race season features a six/five/six split between road courses, street courses and ovals, and one new addition with the return of Gateway for the first...

In an announcement made at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, Watkins Glen International confirmed Thursday that the Verizon IndyCar Series will return to the historic circuit in 2017 and beyond.Related StoriesThe news comes as IndyCar released its 2017 schedule.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Watkins Glen International President Michael...