Markham Indy race president apologizes after opening day practices cancelled
It was the first year Markham hosted the event after it was moved from Toronto’s Exhibition Place, where it had been held since 1986.
The president of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham, Jeff Atkinson, has apologized for the cancellation of opening day practices for the event's first race. On Friday, the full day of on-track activities was cancelled due to the unfinished and unapproved street course around Markham, Ontario. Atkinson expressed regret for the disappointment faced by most fans who were unable to see cars on the track as planned.
The organization will be seeking feedback from attendees over the next few months as they prepare to host the event again in 2027. This marks the first time Markham has hosted the race, after it moved from Toronto's Exhibition Place in 1986. Sweden's Marcus Ericsson emerged victorious on Sunday. The Ontario government contributed $1.5 million to the event on July 27, while the federal government added $3.5 million the following day.
Markham mayor Frank Scarpitti confirmed in February that the city had invested over $12 million in capital spending for the race, primarily for one-time infrastructure upgrades like road repaving.
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