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IndyCar to race through Texas with Grand Prix of Arlington
DALtoday IndyCar route map
“It is IndyCar race time in Texas,” said Chuck Morgan, executive vice president of the Texas Rangers, during the livestream map reveal. | Screenshot by DALtoday
In March 2026, IndyCar is bringing a whole new meaning to racing through the streets of Arlington.

While Arlington is known for its sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys, it will be home to the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington in 2026. This first-of-its-kind race brings the best IndyCar drivers from around the world to North Texas for a high-speed, high-adrenaline event. Fasten your seat belts — we’ll drive you through everything you need to know.

On the map

Arlington officials released the map on Tuesday, depicting a circuit course with pit stops, multiple turns, and grand stands. Most notably, the 2.73-mile track will weave its way through Arlington’s sports and entertainment districts, passing iconic locations like AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field.

DALtoday IndyCar map

Many fans are speculating that turns 4-9 will be the best areas to watch the races. | Map via @IndyCar on X

Raceway renderings

No, your eyes didn’t deceive you. Keep reading for a quick preview of the route — complete with the Cowboys’ stadium in the backdrop — and head to our website for more renderings.

Grand return

The event will bring IndyCar back to North Texas, continuing a legacy that dates back to the mid-20th century, when AAA Championship sanctioned five races at Arlington Downs Raceway between 1947 and 1950.

Then, the IndyCar Series raced annually at Fort Worth’s Texas Motor Speedway from its debut in 1997 until last year — serving as the first race following the Indianapolis 500 — but the organization and track were unable to come to an agreement for 2024, so it fell off this year’s schedule.

DALtoday IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington

IndyCars will race at 230+ mph throughout North Texas in 2026. | Renderings via IndyCar

Bringing the boom

“This announcement is an economic win for North Texas, and we’re looking forward to welcoming this incredible racing series and its fans for an unforgettable experience,” said Arlington Mayor Jim Ross.

While it’s too early to know how much of an economic boom this will have, we can look to other host cities for rough estimates. In Milwaukee, IndyCar reportedly generated $25 million for the local economy with a two-day race. On a larger scale, the Indy 500 reportedly contributes $1+ billion to Indiana each year.
Asked
 

Who won the IndyCar race at Texas Motor Speedway the most?
Hint: The driver won in Fort Worth five times and won the series six times.

A. Josef Newgarden
B. Scott Sharp
C. Scott Dixon
D. Hélio Castroneves
 
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Events
Wednesday, Oct. 9
  • After School Club: “Goosebumps” | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Skillman Southwestern Branch Library | Free | Students can stop by the library to watch this kid-friendly horror television series, or browse all the available books in the series.
  • Zumba | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 6:45 p.m. | Pioneer Park | Free | All skill levels are welcome at this outdoor class.
Thursday, Oct. 10
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Junkyard Haunted House | Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Fabrication Yard | $25+ | This haunted attraction is only here on the weekends in October and it isn’t for the faint of heart.
  • Kehlani | Friday, Oct. 11 | 8 p.m. | The Pavillion at Toyota Music Factory | $29+ | Spend an evening with this critically acclaimed singer and songwriter who has 16+ million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Saturday, Oct. 12
  • Fall Vendor Market and Craft Fair | Saturday, Oct. 12-Sunday, Oct. 13 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden | Cost of purchase | Pick up local goods from sellers, including home decor items, seasonal treats, and artisan crafts.
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News Notes
Sports
  • Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall is retiring at the end of the year, capping off a six-year career in the position. Following her retirement, Marshall will serve as a consultant to the team. (WFAA)
Biz
  • DFW Airport CEO Sean Donohue is retiring from his position and will leave his post at the end of next year. Airport officials are beginning a “global search” for a new CEO to operate the third-busiest airport in the world.
Weather
  • It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a meteor? Yesterday morning was peak time to see the Draconid meteor shower in Dallas, however, there’s still hope. Showers will continue through Thursday, Oct. 10 around midnight each evening. (CultureMap Dallas)
Number
  • $396. That’s the cheapest price for tickets to watch Texas and Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Norman. And if you’re a Longhorn with big bucks, check out seats in the lower bowl, easily surpassing $2,000 per seat. (WFAA)
Ranked
  • Texas was ranked the No. 3 most Halloween obsessed state by Backyard Oasis, which used various holiday-related search results to compile the top 50. The only two states ahead of Big Tex are New York at No. 2 and California at No. 1.
Watch
  • If you’re like us, you love watching horror movies all October in honor of Halloween. That’s why we are excited for this triple feature of short horror films at The Texas Theater on Monday, Oct. 21. It’s titled “Cryptic Triptych,” and it was all directed by Houston filmmaker Fatima Hye. (Dallas Observer)
Trending
  • WFAA Sports Anchor Mike Leslie is using impressive lip reading skills to debunk viral claims of a dispute between two Dallas Cowboy players: CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott. Get more insider news and updates by following him on X.
Listen
  • What were the five bold predictions that Brice Paterik, host of Locked On Rangers, got wrong about the Texas Rangers preseaon? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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    Arts

    ⚽️ Getting the ball rolling

    FIFA calls on Texas-based artists for “Host City poster” contest
    Aerial view of the Dallas skyline
    What is your favorite bygone Dallas restaurant? | Photo by Visit Dallas via Justin Terveen of Clean Pix | Justin Terveen
    FIFA is bringing its international stage to Texas and its offering local artists a chance in that spotlight.

    FIFA World Cup 26 is currently seeking Texas-based artists to submit “Host City posters” for the future matches. The premise is easy to explain, but hard to capture, which is a sign of a fun contest in our book.

    Artists must make a poster that represents Dallas and the city’s connection to soccer. That’s it. Creativity is encouraged here, however there are some general rules for anyone looking to submit:
    • Artists must be 18+ years old.
    • Artists must be able to prove they live in Texas.
    • Submissions must be made by Monday, Nov. 11.
    There’s more good news, too. If you don’t like your first submission, no sweat. You can submit multiple posters throughout the contest. Three finalists will receive $2,500 for their efforts + one winner will receive an additional $5,000.
    The Buy
     
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    ⚡ Get an $800 ionic hair dryer for under $100, thanks to an 88% discount.
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    ⚡ This set of 24 glass food storage containers is 56% off.
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    The Wrap
     
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    Today’s edition by:
    Mitch
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