Grand Prix of Arlington
Street Circuit (2026) | |
| Location | Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|
| Architect | Tony Cottman |
| Major events | Current: IndyCar Series (2026) |
| Website | https://www.gparlington.com/ |
| Street Circuit (2026) | |
| Length | 2.730 mi (4.394 km) |
| Turns | 14 |
| Race lap record | 1:33.9902 ( Scott Dixon, Dallara DW12, 2026, IndyCar) |
The Grand Prix of Arlington (known as the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington for sponsorship reasons) is an auto race first held in 2026 at a street circuit in Arlington, Texas, United States, as part of the IndyCar Series.
History
The first Indy car events in the Dallas–Fort Worth area were held at Arlington Downs from 1947 through 1950, sanctioned by the American Automobile Association (AAA) Contest Board.[1] From 1997 through 2023, Speedway Motorsports-owned Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) in Fort Worth hosted events under IndyCar sanction.
The Grand Prix of Arlington was announced on October 7, 2024, confirming initial reports the month previous.[2] The circuit features AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, home of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, respectively, as well as Choctaw Stadium. The event is billed as a partnership between IndyCar, the Cowboys and Rangers, and the City of Arlington.[3]
Circuit design
The Arlington street circuit was designed by Tony Cottman, who has designed several Champ Car and IndyCar street circuits. The circuit is 2.730 mi (4.394 km) long and features fourteen corners. The length of the circuit makes it not only longer than any other IndyCar street circuit but also longer than any permanent road course that IndyCar visits other than the 4.048 mi (6.515 km) Road America course. Its 0.900 mi (1.448 km) main straightaway is the longest IndyCar will see on a street or road course. The number of corners on the track ties St. Petersburg for the most on an IndyCar street circuit. The circuit also features a split pit lane similar to the one found on the current Detroit street circuit.[4]
Past winners
| Season | Date | Driver | Team | Chassis | Engine | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) |
Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | |||||||||
| 2026 | March 15 | Kyle Kirkwood | Andretti Global | Dallara | Honda | 70 | 191.1 (307.5) | 1:55:43.0642 | 99.086 | Report |
Lap records
As of March 2026, the fastest official race lap records at the Streets of Arlington are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street Circuit: 4.394 km (2026) | ||||
| IndyCar | 1:33.9902 | Scott Dixon | Dallara DW12 | 2026 Java House Grand Prix of Arlington |
| Indy NXT | 1:38.5998[5] | Max Taylor | Dallara IL-15 | 2026 Indy NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Arlington |
| USF Pro 2000 | 1:46.0744[6] | Jack Jeffers | Tatuus IP-22 | 2026 Andersen Interior Contracting Grand Prix of Arlington |
| Toyota GR Cup | 2:06.000[7] | Spike Kohlbecker | Toyota GR86 | 2026 Arlington Toyota GR Cup North America round |
References
- ^ "Arlington Downs Raceway". Ultimate Racing History.
- ^ "Unique Partnership Presents INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington". October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Martin, Bruce (7 October 2024). "IndyCar teaming up with Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers for new street race in 2026". NBC Sports. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Pruett, Marshall. "IndyCar's new Arlington street course – the details". Racer.com. Racer Media. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "2026 Indy NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Arlington - Race Official Lap Report" (PDF). 15 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ "2026 Grand Prix of Arlington - Andersen Interior Contracting (USF PRO) - Race 1 Official Results" (PDF). 14 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ "2026 Toyota GR Cup North America Round 1 & 2 - Race 1 Official Results (45 Minutes)" (PDF). 14 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
| Preceded by Good Ranchers 250 |
IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Arlington |
Succeeded by Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix |