IndyCar racing officials expressed confidence on Monday that the NOLA Motorsports Park will be able to complete more $4.5 million in improvements needed to host the proposed Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana in suburban New Orleans next year. ''We're delighted by this broad show of support and encouraged by the prospect of a Verizon IndyCar Series race in New Orleans,'' said Mark Miles, CEO of Hulman & Company, the parent of IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Gov. Bobby Jindal, NOLA Motorsports Park officials and Andretti Sports Marketing gathered at the track in Avondale for Monday's formal announcement of the planned race. More...