Track preparation problems delay practice at Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham
Markham's Ontario Honda Dealers Indy faced delays in practice sessions due to track preparation issues. The city's first annual event, billed at $205.00 plus GST for one year, was set to run on August 14, 2026. Spectators were informed of the postponement as the new street circuit was not yet ready. The temporary 12-turn, 3.52-kilometre road course, spanning downtown Markham, prevented cars from taking practice laps, affecting the six races scheduled for the weekend.
Organizers assured that practice would resume once the track was deemed safe. This marks the first time Markham has hosted Canada's only IndyCar race, moving from Toronto's Exhibition Place since the inaugural event in 1986. Qualifying is set for Saturday, with the IndyCar race scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
- Frustration in Markham: IndyCar President Boles calls out Green Savoree Promotions over delayed track build motorsport.com
- IndyCar calls off opening day in Markham after promoter fails to complete track winnipegfreepress.com
- Track preparation problems delay practice at Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham toronto.citynews.ca
- Friday track sessions at Honda Indy Markham cancelled globalnews.ca
