IndyCar race weekend begins at WWT Raceway with Bommarito 500
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Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Bommarito Automotive Group 500, the ninth round of the 2026 IndyCar season, takes place at World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend. Following a dominant performance by Alex Palou in Detroit, where he extended his championship lead, the series returns to an oval for only the third time this year. Defending champion Kyle Kirkwood currently stands second in the points table, trailing Palou by 62 points. Practice and qualifying sessions are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, leading up to the race on Sunday evening. Fans can tune in via FOX and streaming platforms.
- •KKirkwood is the defending winner of the Bommarito 500.
- •Alex Palou leads the championship standings after recent victories.
- •Practice sessions begin on June 6, leading to the race on June 7.
- •Race start time is set for 9:25 PM EST on June 7.
- •Fans can watch the event on FOX and other networks.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — IndyCar Bommarito Automotive Group 500: Event information, where to watch, and starting lineup
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch IndyCar 2026 at WWT Raceway: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
- 11:15 AMMotorsport.com — How to watch IndyCar 2026 at WWT Raceway: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
"Round No. 9 of the 2026 IndyCar season is the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway. After another dominant win by Alex Palou in Detroit helped him to extend his championship lead, IndyCar now heads back to an oval for just the third time this year. Kyle Kirkwood is the defending winner of this event, and is now second in the standings, 62pts behind Palou. This ...Keep reading
"The IndyCar Series returns to World Wide Technology Raceway this Sunday for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. The race marks Round 9 of the 2026 season and comes just a week after Alex Palou’s win on the streets of Detroit.
"IndyCar is back on an oval this weekend, taking on WWT Raceway (Gateway)
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 2:00 PMIndyCar Bommarito Automotive Group 500: Event information, where to watch, and starting lineup
The IndyCar Series returns to World Wide Technology Raceway this Sunday for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. The race marks Round 9 of the 2026 season and comes just a week after Alex Palou’s win on the streets of Detroit.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 11:15 AMHow to watch IndyCar 2026 at WWT Raceway: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
IndyCar is back on an oval this weekend, taking on WWT Raceway (Gateway)
- Motorsport.comJun 5, 2026, 11:15 AMHow to watch IndyCar 2026 at WWT Raceway: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
Round No. 9 of the 2026 IndyCar season is the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway. After another dominant win by Alex Palou in Detroit helped him to extend his championship lead, IndyCar now heads back to an oval for just the third time this year. Kyle Kirkwood is the defending winner of this event, and is now second in the standings, 62pts behind Palou. This ...Keep reading
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