In 2012 Chevrolet was added as a second engine in the IndyCar Series, accompanying Honda. Lotus was also a supplier but was shortlived. This was the first time in many years that IndyCar had more than one supplier.
The SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge completely reformats, with three categories instead of the two which had been the standard for years. The old touring car category becomes GTS and a new TC category based on the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge is created with much better variety, the old one being dominated by three brands for years.
Haas F1 was created as the only current Formula One team headquartered in the United States.
Lotus returns to F1 after about fifteen years. They are quickly purchased by Renault and are defunct after 2015.
Brumos Porsche folds after about fifty years. It is tributed in 2019 by Porsche Racing using similar livery for IMSA's fiftieth anniversary.
Porsche Racing breaks Audi's dominance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, beginning their own dynasty. It lasts until 2018 when Toyota Gazoo Racing begins their dynasty which has lasted to this date.
The Acura NSX returns in 2016 after a hiatus of over a decade
The Toyota Supra returns in 2019 after a hiatus of almost twenty years.
The Indy Japan 300 is dropped from the IndyCar Series calendar in 2012. It is the final event outside North America. Due to an earthquake damaging the oval, the final event is held on the motorcycle circuit.[6]
Central America
The Mexican Grand Prix is revived in 2015 after over twenty years.[7] It is held until 2019, after which the 2020 event is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event resumes the following year as the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Middle East
The Turkish Grand Prix is dropped in 2012. It does not return until 2020.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix debuts in 2017.[8] It is held until 2020, when it is dropped due to COVID. It returns the following year.
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