Toronto IndyCar race moves to new Markham venue

Toronto’s Exhibition Place played home to the CART IndyCar Series, Champ Car, and today’s IndyCar Series since the inaugural race in 1986, and with the need to relocate when the World Cup descends on the region in 2026, Green Savoree Race Promotions, IndyCar and the city of Markham have joined forces to create a brand-new downtown event.

Located north of Toronto, the 12-turn, 2.19-mile Ontario Honda Dealers Indy street course in Markham Centre isn’t a temporary solution while the World Cup takes over Exhibition Place; Markham is the new destination for IndyCar’s visit to Canada, which comes as part of a multi-year deal done between the parties and is set to debut next year across Aug. 14-16.

"We are excited to welcome the exhilarating experience of IndyCar Series racing hitting our streets in 2026," said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “We are proud to welcome this world-class event to our community. I want to thank Green Savoree Toronto, Penske Entertainment Corp., IndyCar Series, the Ontario Honda Dealers Association and the Province of Ontario for their trust in our city. Markham is ready to build on its strong sports legacy and offer a new home where this celebrated summer tradition can thrive. I am extremely proud of our team at the City of Markham for bringing this initiative across the finish line in just a matter of months.

According to IndyCar, “The temporary track will be built in the eastern precinct of Markham’s downtown, between Kennedy Road, Enterprise Boulevard, Unionville GO tracks and Highway 407. Renowned track designer Tony Cotman of NZR Consulting has led the design process of the temporary circuit which features a 12-turn, 3.52-kilometer (2.19-mile) layout including a double-sided pit lane, thrilling straightaways and technically challenging sectors. The City of Markham has begun early works on the track and festival site in coordination with Metrolinx and other area partners.”

“Green Savoree Toronto is announcing today a multi-year agreement with the City of Markham to be the new home of this Ontario motorsports tradition. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with Mayor Frank Scarpitti, his team at the City of Markham and IndyCar,” said Jeff Atkinson, president of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. “The inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham will build on the legacy of this great Ontario event which started in 1986. We look forward to welcoming all our fans, the drivers and race teams out to this terrific new venue in Markham Centre next August.”

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