Exciting News For Motorsports Fans As IndyCar Announces A First Of Its Kind Texas Race.

Let's be real honest here, you probably don't know who won the Indy 500 this year do you? I don't either so don't feel bad, the answer is Josef Newgarden by the way. But we'll have to start getting familiar with Mr. Newgarden and his colleuages in IndyCar after a new race was announced that's going to be exciting for Texans.

The INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington, with the initial race set for March 2026.

Penske Entertainment, the Dallas Cowboys and REV Entertainment, the official events partner of the Texas Rangers are partnering up to bring this historic event to the streets of Arlington.

The 2.73-mile track layout will feature two iconic sporting venues recognized by fans around the world: AT&T Stadium, home of the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys, and Globe Life Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.

The track will weave through Arlington’s core sports and entertainment district, which features an all-star lineup of events and venues and annually sells more than 1.6 million tickets to spectators near and far.

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is North America’s premier open-wheel racing competition, featuring stars from across the globe competing at speeds faster than 230 mph.

Along with hosting the world-famous Indianapolis 500, the series boasts a mix of oval, temporary street circuit and permanent road course races across North America, with the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington set to become its newest high-octane marquee event.

The INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington will provide a full weekend of racing and entertainment, with general admission, reserved seating, VIP hospitality and party zone areas available. For more details visit the newly launched website: www.gparlington.com.

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