Pocono Raceway president Brandon Igdalsky issues apology for Sunday's traffic problems

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FROM KEITH GROLLER

IndyCar's return to Pocono Raceway on Sunday did not come without a hitch.

Evidently, there were some traffic tieups both before and after the race.

I was aware of some of the pre-race traffic because I actually got caught up in it. I was not aware of any post-race issues since I left the track long after the race ended.

However, some people voiced their displeasure on social media and now Pocono Raceway president and CEO Brandon Igdalsky, who really is proactive on all matters, has issued a statement in which he apologizes and vows that improvements will be made. Guaranteed, it will be better next time because Igdalsky is a guy who makes things happen.

Here's the release from Pocono Raceway:

The following is a statement from Pocono Raceway President and CEO, Brandon Igdalsky, regarding the race traffic before and after the Pocono INDYCAR 400 Fueled by Sunoco on Sunday, July 7.

“The entire staff at Pocono Raceway thanks everyone in attendance at the Pocono INDYCAR 400 Fueled by Sunoco on Sunday, July 7. The number of race fans who witnessed the historic return of the IZOD IndyCar Series to “The Tricky Triangle” exceeded our expectations and we truly appreciated being able to share the experience with all of them. We would also like to express our gratitude to the INDYCAR teams, drivers and officials for putting on an amazing race.

Before and after the 400-mile open-wheel event, there was a large amount of traffic as fans tried to enter and exit our facility. After one of the most competitive races the Raceway has seen in years, fans expressed their disappointment, almost immediately, via social media posts, phone calls and through e-mails.

This week, we have meetings with state and local officials to find the exact reason for the breakdown and ensure these issues are resolved moving forward.

We sincerely apologize for the woes faced by dedicated race fans. As President and CEO of Pocono Raceway, I am making a solemn promise, to every race fan, we will do everything in our power to make the traffic situations better in the future.”