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The 2026 schedule for the NTT IndyCar Series has been released, and it features a large number of changes from recent years. Three new tracks feature on the calendar, including two brand new street courses that are being constructed for the first time. IndyCar has also found a way to bring more races into the […]
The 2026 schedule for the NTT IndyCar Series has been announced, featuring significant changes with the addition of three new tracks, including two brand new street courses.
To accommodate more races early in the season, IndyCar has reduced gaps in the schedule during the March to April timeline.
The season will kick off on March 1 in St. Petersburg, followed by a race at Phoenix Raceway on March 7 in order to align with NASCAR events that weekend.
IndyCar will race at the new street course in Arlington the following weekend, marking a busy start to the season with three races in as many weeks.
The 110th Indianapolis 500 will be the seventh race of the season, with the schedule including familiar tracks throughout the summer months.
Late season changes include Nashville Superspeedway in July and Laguna Seca returning as the season finale, with Milwaukee Mile hosting a double-header weekend earlier in the year.
Iowa Speedway and the Thermal Club will not be on the 2026 schedule as IndyCar focuses on maintaining a 17-race calendar.
