Indy Chief Hints at F1 Return

As the first lawsuits filed by fans against Formula One representatives were lodged on Monday, Chitwood told The Indianapolis Star newspaper that there was no definitive decision for the track to turn its back on the sport.

"(The decision) is going to affect a lot of people. It's important that we understand our role in this and make some good decisions," he said. "It's safe to say we're in contact with the right individuals over the next steps."

Chitwood met with several fans at the circuit on Monday who said they intended to renew their tickets for next year's race despite the fiasco of last weekend.

"Although the situation was unfortunate on Sunday, they'd like the event to continue," he added.

According to the Indy Star, three lawsuits were filed by racing fans on Monday in the wake of the fiasco.

A class-action lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis on behalf of Larry Bowers, a Colorado resident who had five tickets and seeks reimbursement plus travel expenses.

As with two other lawsuits that were filed on Monday in Marion Superior Court by James E. Miller of Boone County and William Daniels of Hamilton County, they hold Formula One, the FIA, the boycotting teams and the Indianapolis Speedway responsible for not producing the type of event advertised.