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Markham's Mayor Jeff Atkinson expressed pride in hosting the first annual Honda Dealers IndyCar race in Ontario, despite most fans being disappointed after the opening day's cancellation. The inaugural event took place on a temporary street course around downtown Markham, which had to undergo a full inspection by the FIA due to its novelty.
The track was built for the first time last week and ran between Kennedy Road, Enterprise Boulevard, the Unionville GO tracks and Highway 407. Despite the cancellation of the first day, the event still hosted 12 hours of on-track activities for various vehicle classifications, including IndyCar, USF2000 Championship, USF Pro 2000, Radical Cup Canada, and NASCAR Canada Series.
Sweden's Marcus Ericsson emerged victorious on Sunday. Mayor Scarpitti highlighted the event's accessibility via public transit, particularly Unionville GO station, which provided easy access for spectators. The city's capital spending for the race exceeded $12 million, primarily for infrastructure upgrades. The Ontario government invested $1.5 million, while the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario contributed $3.5 million.
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