Markham Street Circuit
Racetrack in Markham, Ontario, Canada
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The Markham Street Circuit is a 3.380 km (2.100 mi) street circuit in the city of Markham, Ontario that hosts series such as the NTT IndyCar Series and NASCAR Canada Series, beginning in 2026. The track replaced the Toronto Street Circuit in nearby Toronto.
Street Circuit (2026) | |
| Location | Markham, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43°51′04″N 79°18′53″W |
| Opened | 15 August 2026 |
| Architect | Tony Cottman |
| Major events | Current: IndyCar Series Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Markham (2026) NASCAR Canada Series Markham 125 (2026) |
| Street Circuit (2026) | |
| Length | 3.380 km (2.100 mi) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 1:14.2690 ( |
History
On 3 September 2025, it was announced that the Grand Prix of Toronto would be moved from Exhibition Place to Markham Centre in Markham, Ontario as part of a 5-year deal.[1][2][3] The inaugural race will be held on 16 August 2026.[4]
On 19 December 2025, the 2026 NASCAR Canada Series schedule was released, including a race at the Markham Street Circuit on August 15, the day before the IndyCar Series race.[5] The USF Pro 2000 Championship, USF2000 Championship, and Radical Cup Canada also competed at the track.
Events
- Current
- August: IndyCar Series Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Markham, NASCAR Canada Series Markham 125, USF Pro 2000 Championship, USF2000 Championship, Radical Cup Canada
Lap records
As of August 2026, the fastest official race lap records at the Markham Street Circuit are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street Circuit (2026): 3.380 km (2.100 mi) | ||||
| IndyCar | 1:14.2690 | Marcus Ericsson | Dallara IR-18 | 2026 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Markham |
| USF Pro 2000 | 1:23.6482[6] | Andrés Cárdenas | Tatuus IP-22 | 2026 USF Pro 2000 Continental Tire Grand Prix of Markham |
| USF2000 | 1:28.5957[7] | Sebastián Garzón | Tatuus USF-22 | 2026 USF Pro 2000 Continental Tire Grand Prix of Markham |
| Radical Cup | 1:31.400[8] | Alex Tagliani | Radical SR3 XXR[9] | 2026 Markham Radical Cup Canada round |
| NASCAR Canada | 1:33.595[10] | Louis-Philippe Dumoulin | Dodge Charger NASCAR | 2026 Markham 125 |