The Boston Grand Prix, which is set for later this year, is facing new opposition.The IndyCar race is scheduled to hit the streets of Boston on Labor Day weekend.Watch reportBut the city's conservation commission could throw a wrench into those plans.They're leaning on new climate change rules that would force organizers to get a wetlands permit. Part of the race course would require building in a flood zone.Race organizers say getting the permit might cause delays that would force them to scrap the race.They also say the timing isn't fair since FEMA only named parts of the seaport a flood zone six months ago, and the designation went into effect in March.Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is a race supporter.“I can’t take them through the process. This is a process they have to follow. The environmental piece is a part of the process and they have to follow it,” Walsh said.Grand Prix of Boston plans to appeal."Preparation for Grand Prix of Boston requires minimal work in the new flood zone, and therefore the team is going through the Wetlands Protection Act process with the Boston Conservation Commission and DEP," the group said in a statement.“Clearly if this was a year ago, it’s a different map, but unfortunately for IndyCar right now, they have to come up with how they’re going to move forward,” Walsh said. Get the WCVB News App

The Boston Grand Prix, which is set for later this year, is facing new opposition.

The IndyCar race is scheduled to hit the streets of Boston on Labor Day weekend.




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But the city's conservation commission could throw a wrench into those plans.



They're leaning on new climate change rules that would force organizers to get a wetlands permit. Part of the race course would require building in a flood zone.



Race organizers say getting the permit might cause delays that would force them to scrap the race.



They also say the timing isn't fair since FEMA only named parts of the seaport a flood zone six months ago, and the designation went into effect in March.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is a race supporter.

“I can’t take them through the process. This is a process they have to follow. The environmental piece is a part of the process and they have to follow it,” Walsh said.

Grand Prix of Boston plans to appeal.

"Preparation for Grand Prix of Boston requires minimal work in the new flood zone, and therefore the team is going through the Wetlands Protection Act process with the Boston Conservation Commission and DEP," the group said in a statement.

“Clearly if this was a year ago, it’s a different map, but unfortunately for IndyCar right now, they have to come up with how they’re going to move forward,” Walsh said.

