Honda Indy Markham track sessions kickoff after Friday cancellation
Organizers said the Friday cancellation was to ensure "the safety of the drivers and completion of the certificaftion process of competing on a brand-new racetrack.
Practice sessions and qualifying rounds began for Honda Indy Markham track after a cancelled Friday event. The inaugural hosting of Canada's only IndyCar race kicked off with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Drivers took to the track on Friday evening, but due to safety concerns, no cars were allowed on the newly resurfaced course the next morning.
The organizers apologized to fans who attended the Free Fan Friday event, expressing gratitude for their overwhelming support. The first races are set to begin at 1 p.m., featuring the USF2000 Championship, NASCAR Canada Series at 4:45 p.m., and the NTT INDYCAR Series qualifying round at 6:30 p.m. Additional races are planned for Sunday, including the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham race at 12:22 p.m. This marks the first time Markham has hosted an IndyCar race, which has previously been based on the Toronto waterfront for many years.
The partnership between the city and IndyCar was announced in September, and the temporary street circuit was constructed for the first time this week, stretching between Kennedy Road, Enterprise Boulevard, the Unionville GO tracks, and Highway 407.
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