The Grand Prix of Boston sputtered to a final stop after Mayor Martin Walsh and the head of the IndyCar circuit ruled out holding a race this fall, despite last-ditch maneuvering by the local promoter to move the course to Suffolk Downs, sources told the Herald.

Walsh, facing flak from angry race fans for the Grand Prix’s demise, issued an unusual joint statement with IndyCar boss Mark Miles promising to pursue a Boston race “in the future” — but making clear they would not work with local promoter John Casey, who abruptly canceled the event last week.

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