EVENT SCHEDULE (all times local):
- Friday, July 14
- 3-4:15 p.m. – NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice 1, Peacock/TSN+
- Saturday, July 15
- 10:35-11:35 a.m. – NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice 2 (45 minutes green flag or 60 minutes), Peacock/TSN+
- 2:50-4:20 p.m. – Qualifying for NTT P1 Award (Three rounds of knockout qualifying), Peacock/TSN+
- Sunday, July 16
- 10:15-10:45 a.m. – NTT INDYCAR SERIES Final Practice, Peacock/TSN+
- 1:30 p.m. – Peacock/TSN on air
- 1:53 p.m. – Honda Indy Toronto “Drivers, start your engines”
- 2 p.m. – Honda Indy Toronto (85 laps, 151.81 miles), Peacock/TSN (Live).
The Honda Indy Toronto is a thrilling and iconic motorsports event that promises an exhilarating experience for both racing enthusiasts and casual spectators alike. Held annually on the streets of Toronto, this event showcases the world’s top drivers as they navigate the challenging temporary street circuit. With the deafening roar of high-speed engines and the heart-pounding excitement of wheel-to-wheel racing, attending the Honda Indy Toronto is a must for anyone seeking an adrenaline-fuelled weekend. Beyond the thrilling races, the event offers a vibrant festival atmosphere with live music, interactive exhibits, and delicious food options.
FAST FACTS
- Race weekend: Friday, July 14-Sunday, July 16
- Track: Streets of Toronto’s Exhibition Place, an 11-turn, 1.786-mile temporary street course
- Race distance: 85 laps / 151.81 miles
- Push-to-pass parameters: 200 seconds of total time with a maximum time of 20 seconds per activation.
- Firestone tire allotment: Six sets primary, four sets alternate to be used during the event weekend. Teams fielding a rookie driver may use one additional set of primary tires. Teams must use one set of primary and one set of new (sticker) alternate tires for at least two laps in the race.
- 2022 race winner: Scott Dixon (No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda)
- 2022 NTT P1 Award winner: Colton Herta (No. 26 Gainbridge Honda), 59.2698 seconds, 108.480 mph
- Qualifying record: Gil de Ferran, 57.143 seconds, 110.565 mph, July 17, 1999 (Note: Josef Newgarden set a qualifying mark of 58.4129 seconds, 110.072 mph, for the current layout in 2019.)
- Race telecast: Honda Indy Toronto 1:30 p.m. ET Sunday, July 16, TSN (Canada)/Peacock (USA) (live). Leigh Diffey is the play-by-play announcer for Peacock’s coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, alongside analysts Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe. Kevin Lee and Dillon Welch are the pit reporters.
- Peacock Live Streaming: All NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice sessions and qualifying will stream live on Peacock, NBC’s direct-to-consumer livestreaming product in the United States, and TSN+ in Canada. The race telecast of the Honda Indy Toronto will be streamed exclusively on Peacock in the United States.
Event website: www.HondaIndy.com
Photo Credit: IndyCar PR
