IndyCar cancels first day of practice at Markham due to incomplete track
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
IndyCar officials canceled the first day of practice and qualifying on Friday at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham after the race promoter failed to finish the track. This event is in its inaugural year in Markham, having moved from Toronto’s Exhibition Place, where it was held since 1986. Key features of the temporary circuit, such as a pedestrian bridge and safety fencing modifications, remain incomplete, prompting the cancellation. Officials plan to inspect the track once completed before rescheduling events, with hopes to shift Friday's activities to Saturday ahead of the race on Sunday.
- •First day of practice at Markham called off on August 14, 2026.
- •Race promoter failed to complete the track in time for practice.
- •Temporary circuit runs between Kennedy Road and Highway 407.
- •Officials aim to reschedule Friday's activities for Saturday.
- •Inspection of the track is planned once construction is finalized.
- 11:54 PMESPN F1 — IndyCar calls off 1st day of practice at Markham
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — IndyCar calls off opening day in Markham after promoter fails to complete track
"IndyCar officials called off the first day of practice and qualifying Friday at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham after the race promoter failed to complete the track. The event is in its first year in Markham after leaving Toronto’s Exhibition Place, the race site since its inaugural running in 1986. Once the track is completed, IndyCar will inspect the circuit to ensure it’s safe.
"IndyCar officials called off the first day of practice and qualifying Friday at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham after the race promoter failed to complete the track.
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External links- ESPN F1Aug 14, 2026, 11:54 PMIndyCar calls off 1st day of practice at Markham
IndyCar officials called off the first day of practice and qualifying Friday at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham after the race promoter failed to complete the track.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:40 PMIndyCar calls off opening day in Markham after promoter fails to complete track
IndyCar officials called off the first day of practice and qualifying Friday at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham after the race promoter failed to complete the track. The event is in its first year in Markham after leaving Toronto’s Exhibition Place, the race site since its inaugural running in 1986. Once the track is completed, IndyCar will inspect the circuit to ensure it’s safe.
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