By: Spencer Neff

August 14, 2026

Following extensive track building and preparations in Markham, Ontario, Canada, Friday’s On-track activity was canceled. The 2.19-mile, 12-turn temporary street circuit is currently finishing preparations for the inaugural event.

Rossi, Rasmussen and Armstrong penalized for engine changes

Prior to this afternoon’s practice, the following announcement was submitted:

“INDYCAR Officiating has announced six-position starting grid penalties for the entries of Nos. 20 and 21 ECR and No. 66 Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian for unapproved engine changes following the race at Portland International Raceway Sunday, Aug. 9.

The entries were in violation of:

Rule 16.1.2.3.2. A fifth (5th) Engine is eligible to earn Engine Manufacturer points and will be considered an Approved Engine Change-Out if a Full Season Entrant has completed the Full Season Entrant Engine Mileage with its first four (4) Engines. Otherwise, a fifth (5th) or more Engine does not earn Engine Manufacturer points and will be considered an Unapproved Engine Change-Out.

According to Rule 16.1.6.1.2., the penalty is a six-position starting grid penalty on road and street course events and nine positions at oval events and will be served at the series’ next event, which is the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on Sunday, Aug. 16 on the Streets of Markham.”

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Here is the revised schedule for the weekend. Stay with IndyCar1909.com for the latest on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham

At-track schedule (all times local):

Saturday, Aug. 15

10:30-11:30 a.m. – NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice 1 (40 minutes for all cars, followed by two

groups for 12 minutes each), FS2 (USA) /TSN+ (Canada), (Live)

2:30-4:00 p.m. – NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice 1 (40 minutes for all cars, followed by two

groups for 12 minutes each), FS1 (USA) /TSN+ (Canada), (Live)

6:30-8 p.m. – Qualifying for NTT P1 Award (Three rounds of knockout qualifying), Fox One (USA 6:30-7) /FS1 (USA 7-8) TSN5/TSN+ (Canada), (Live)

Sunday, Aug. 16

8:40-9:10 a.m. – NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warmup, FS2 (USA), (Live)

Noon – FOX/TSN1 and TSN4 on air

12:15 p.m. – Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham “Drivers, start your engines”

12:22 p.m. – Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham (90 laps/197.1 miles/317.2 kilometers),FOX (USA) /TSN1/TSN4/TSN+ (Canada), (Live).

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