2000s in motorsport

The new millennium saw many changes for motorsport. Not only were there technological developments, but also historic ones like NASCAR's severing of ties with the tobacco industry.

North America

Dodge replaces Pontiac in NASCAR as General Motors discontinues the brand. The Dodge Avenger is the vehicle of choice for the new brand.
NASCAR severs ties with R.J. Reynolds after decades of sponsorship
The United States Grand Prix returns in 2001 after almost a decade, being held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. It is held there until 2007, after which it is dropped again.
The Canadian Grand Prix is dropped in 2008 after 20 years. It returns 2 years later.
Watkins Glen International returns to the IndyCar Series for the first time since 1981.
Sonoma Raceway becomes a regular on the IndyCar schedule
The Chevrolet Camaro is discontinued in 2002. It will not return for eight years.
The Dodge Challenger returns in 2008 based on the original model from the sixties.
IMSA first holds an event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

Europe

The French Grand Prix is dropped in 2008 after over 50 years. It does not return until 2018.
The Austrian Grand Prix is dropped in 2003. It does not return until 2014.
The San Marino Grand Prix is dropped in 2006 after over 20 years
The Bahrain Grand Prix debuts in 2004

Asia

The Chinese Grand Prix debuts in 2004
The Singapore Grand Prix debuts in 2008

Middle East

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix debuts in 2009
The Turkish Grand Prix debuts 2005

References

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