Grand Prix of Toronto
The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto is an annual Indy Car race, held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Originally known as the Molson Indy Toronto, it was part of the Champ Car World Series from 1986 to 2007. After a one-year hiatus, it has been part of the NTT IndyCar Series schedule since 2009. The race takes place on a 2.874 km (1.786 mi), 11 turn, temporary street circuit through Exhibition Place and on Lake Shore Boulevard. Toronto is classified as an FIA Grade Two circuit.
| NTT IndyCar Series | |
|---|---|
| Location | Exhibition Place Toronto, Ontario, Canada 43°38′14″N 79°24′56″W |
| Corporate sponsor | Ontario Honda Dealers |
| First race | 1986 |
| First ICS race | 2009 |
| Laps | 90 |
| Previous names | Molson Indy Toronto (1986–2005) Molson Grand Prix of Toronto (2006) Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto (2007) Honda Indy Toronto (2009-2023) |
| Most wins (driver) | Michael Andretti (7) |
| Most wins (team) | Newman/Haas Racing (7) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Chassis: Dallara (15) Engine: Chevrolet (13) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt/Concrete |
| Length | 2.874 km (1.786 mi) |
| Turns | 11 |
| Lap record | 0:58.806 ( Cristiano da Matta, Lola B02/00, 2002, CART) |
It is IndyCar's second-longest running street race, only behind the Grand Prix of Long Beach and is the third oldest race on the current schedule (tied with the Mid-Ohio 200) in terms of number of races run. The Toronto Indy is one of seven Canadian circuits to have held an IndyCar race, the others being Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Mont-Tremblant, Sanair, Montreal, Vancouver, and Edmonton.