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IndyCar announces 2027 season opening races in St. Petersburg and beyond

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:16 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

IndyCar announces 2027 season opening races in St. Petersburg and beyond

Summary

IndyCar is set to begin its 2027 season on March 7 in St. Petersburg, marking the 17th consecutive year this event kicks off the season. Following St. Petersburg, the series will move to Phoenix on March 13 and Arlington on March 21, continuing for three consecutive weekends. The first eight races for the season have been scheduled, with a break leading to races at Barber Motorsports Park and Long Beach in April. The schedule culminates with the Indianapolis 500 on May 15 and concludes with Detroit on June 6. IndyCar President J. Douglas Boles emphasized the positive growth and momentum from the previous season as they head into 2027.

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Status Watch

•2027 season starts March 7 in St. Petersburg.
•Three consecutive weekends of racing early in the season.
•Includes a race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 15.
•Final race of the announced schedule on June 6 in Detroit.
•IndyCar sees growth and momentum heading into the new season.

Latest Updates

4:16 PMYahoo Sports — St. Petersburg again, then Phoenix and Arlington: IndyCar’s 2027 opening stretch

What they're saying

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IndyCar announced Wednesday that the racing series will start its 2027 season March 7 on the streets of St. Petersburg. The series released the locations and dates for the first eight races of the upcoming season. This will be the 17th time IndyCar has started a season at St. Petersburg.
— Yahoo Sports

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