When it was announced that Ontario would be hosting the 2015 Pan-Am Games, immediate concerns came about as to whether the Honda Indy Toronto would happen this season. Those concerns were immediately addressed as the event is happening as scheduled, just a month prior than normally scheduled. The Verizon IndyCar Series, along with five other divisions, will be hitting the streets of Toronto this weekend.
Honda Indy Toronto officials announced on Thursday, May 11 that Oakville, Ontario's James Hinchcliffe will be the Grand Marshal for the 2015 Honda Indy Toronto. Charlie Johnstone, President of the Honda Indy Toronto, said the decision was the easiest that he had to make recently.
For the 31st time in Verizon IndyCar Series history, the series will take to the streets of the Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario. Known as the iconic spot for hosting the Canadian National Exhibition, the center of attention transfers into a challenging 11-turn, 1.755-mile temporary street course. After a pair of exciting races last year, the series will hope to top the shows this year with even bigger success.
Following Saturday night's Firestone 600 at Texas Motor Speedway, INDYCAR announced three different penalties, as well an update to the manufacture standings.
Verizon IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe was the guest on the INDYCAR media teleconference to discuss his recovery from injuries sustained in a practice crash during preparations for the Indianapolis 500 on May 18. Conor Daly, a 23-year-old native of Noblesville, Ind., will drive the No. 5 Arrow/Lucas Oil Schmidt Peterson Honda in place of Hinchcliffe at this weekend's Honda Indy Toronto.
Chip Ganassi Racing announced on Tuesday, June 9 that Scott Dixon's No. 9 Chevrolet will feature Jurassic World this weekend for the Honda Indy Toronto.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing announced on Monday, June 8 that Rousseau Metal will be the primary sponsor for Graham Rahal's No. 15 Verizon IndyCar Series entry in this weekend's Honda Indy Toronto on June 14.
Scott Dixon made his victory in the Firestone 600 look easy, though the three-time Verizon IndyCar Series champion said it was one of the most hotly-contested and unpredictable in recent memory at Texas Motor Speedway.
2015 Indianapolis 500 winner Juan Pablo Montoya would top the charts in the final practice session for the Firestone 600 at Texas Motor Speedway. Montoya will start the event from the fifth spot as he enters this weekend as the series points lead at the halfway mark of the season.
Elite Motorsports and Modern Racing, Inc. announced today a permanent driver change for the ProFlow Pumping Solutions/Modern Racing/Elite Motorsports Pro Modified entry
Ron Capps, the winningest NHRA Funny Car driver in Bristol Dragway history, has been named the 2026 honoree for the prestigious Legends of Thunder Valley, historic Bristol Dragway’s Hall of Fame.