{
  "id": 1049179,
  "title": "Honda Indy Markham track sessions kickoff after Friday cancellation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/honda-indy-markham-track-sessions-kickoff-after-friday-cancellation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T13:56:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12022849/indy-track-sessions-begin-after-friday-cancellations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Honda Indy Markham track sessions commenced on Saturday following a cancelled Friday practice. The inaugural Canada-only IndyCar race at Markham's newly resurfaced racetrack faced unforeseen challenges on its opening day. Doors opened at 8:30 a.m. for a free fan event that drew a large crowd, despite organizers apologizing for the earlier cancellation. The first practice sessions began shortly after, paving the way for qualifying rounds and races later in the day. After a series of morning runs, the USF2000 Championship and NASCAR Canada Series were slated to kick off at 1 p.m., followed by NTT INDYCAR Series qualifying at 6:30 p.m. The Glorious Sons were set to perform live after the qualifying round. Sunday's fixtures include the full 90-lap race beginning at 12:22 p.m. This marks the first time Markham has hosted an IndyCar event, a partnership with the city and IndyCar announced last September.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Honda Indy Markham track sessions began Saturday after Friday cancellation.",
    "First practice sessions followed, leading to qualifying and races.",
    "Event marks first time Markham hosts an IndyCar event."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Honda Indy Markham track sessions kickoff after Friday cancellation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/honda-indy-markham-track-sessions-kickoff-after-friday-cancellation-1051296",
        "published": "2026-08-15T13:56:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}