IndyCar cancels Friday practice session at Markham due to promoter issues
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
IndyCar canceled its Friday practice session for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham due to inadequate track preparation by Green Savoree Racing Promotions. As the promoter failed to meet FIA and IndyCar regulations, cars and drivers began leaving before the cancellation was announced. Spectators received minimal information about the situation. IndyCar plans to hold two practice sessions on Saturday, followed by qualifying, which faced scheduling changes due to the delays. This marks the first IndyCar event in Markham, with the city previously providing a quick track layout.
- •Friday's practice session was canceled due to track preparation issues.
- •Green Savoree Racing Promotions failed to meet necessary regulations.
- •Spectators reported lack of communication about the cancellations.
- •Two practice sessions scheduled for Saturday, with qualifying set for later.
- •This is IndyCar's inaugural event in Markham, Ontario.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Disastrous start of IndyCar Markham weekend with postponements, communication shortage
"IndyCar canceled Friday practice in Markham as promoter failed to prepare track for new street race. Cars, drivers were leaving before cancelation announced
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