Revving up for another adrenaline-fueled season, IndyCar has confirmed the lineup for its 2026 series schedule, which touts 17 races set to be broadcast nationwide. The grand roaring start is slated for March 1 at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, making it the fifth year in a row that the Florida city has the honor of kicking off the IndyCar season, as reported by Motorsport.com. In an interesting twist, the Phoenix Raceway event on March 7 is expected to draw considerable attention with its new "dogleg" configuration and the fact it coincides with a joint NASCAR-IndyCar weekend.
May packs a one-two punch with two races scheduled at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The road course takes center stage on May 9, while the iconic oval gets its day in the sun on May 24, marking the return of the illustrious Indianapolis 500. Excitement buzzes as each event in the line-up positions itself as a must-watch on the national sporting calendar. This update comes according to FOX59, which has the details on the race placements.
Moreover, the season's culmination doesn’t skimp on the drama—it's set to unfold at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Monterey. Scheduled for September 6, the venue is recently spruced up with notable investments and fan-centric modifications administered by the local non-profit "Friends of Laguna Seca," as indicated by INDYCAR's announcement. President of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, J. Douglas Boles, remarked, "Once again INDYCAR will have the most challenging schedule in all of motorsports with its nearly even mix of ovals, road courses, and street circuits." This challenge is poised to showcase the versatility and skill of the drivers and their teams.
Details regarding the INDY NXT by Firestone, the developmental series of INDYCAR, are promised in the forthcoming days—a nod toward the future of racing talents.
