Ontario Indy race shifting to Markham, ending Toronto ties since 1986 inception
The new 3.52 km street circuit in Markham is expected to attract over 140,000 fans and boost regional economy through sport tourism starting in August 2026.
- The IndyCar Series race will move from Toronto to Markham, Ontario, starting next year, marking the first change since 1986.
- Jeff Atkinson stated that the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham will build on the legacy of the event.
- The move is expected to generate a $40 to $50 million economic impact for the community.
- Organizers are preparing to address challenges like traffic disruptions and noise in the new location.
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Ontario Honda Dealers Indy moving from Toronto to suburban Markham, Ont. (Canada)
The angel atop the Princes' Gates will no longer overlook Turn 1 of Canada's only NTT IndyCar Series race, with the event moving to suburban Markham, Ont. The open-wheel auto racing series announced on Wednesday that it's moving the Grand Prix of Toronto from Exhibition Place in the city's downtown ...
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