IndyCar Announces New Arlington Grand Prix for 2026
The race will take place on a 2.73-mile street circuit around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, marking IndyCar's return to Texas.
- The inaugural IndyCar Arlington Grand Prix is scheduled for March 2026, featuring a track that winds through Arlington's sports and entertainment district.
- Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys and Roger Penske have partnered with the Texas Rangers to bring this new event to the IndyCar calendar.
- The Arlington circuit will be the longest street course in the IndyCar series, with a .9-mile straightaway allowing speeds over 180 mph.
- Fox Sports will broadcast the race as part of its new partnership with IndyCar, starting from the next season.
- The event aims to enhance IndyCar's schedule with a prestigious race, similar to the Indianapolis 500 and the Grand Prix of Long Beach.