Motorsport Could Be an Event at the Los Angeles Olympic Games

The modern Olympics is an ever-changing milieu of the best and worst sports on the planet. As the authorities behind the global sporting phenomenon make plans for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, it appears that motorsport could become part of the proceedings.

As reported by Reuters, the International Olympic Committee is contemplating which new sports will debut at the Los Angeles event. The list is rich and varied, with a strong American flavor, including flag football, lacrosse, and baseball-softball. The list is filled out with cricket, breakdancing, karate, kickboxing, squash, and motorsport.

The case for motorsport is a little vague, with no present indication of what type of racing would be involved. Likely contenders could be some kind of autocross or karting event that could readily take place inside an Olympic stadium, with disciplines like rally and oval racing perhaps less likely due to the infrastructure needed. Really, though, it's all speculation at this stage. Electric competition could be the go due to the IOC's recent focus on sustainability.

Of the sports being considered, flag football is a leading contender, with the potential for big names of the NFL to get involved on the world stage. Cricket, too, is a strong contender, due to its large global stature. "We expect a decision [from the organizers] in the coming weeks," IFAF President Pierre Trochet said in a recent press call.