Overview
- The inaugural event runs Sunday on a 2.73-mile, 14-turn layout that includes a dual pit lane and a 0.9-mile straight where speeds could approach 190 mph.
- The race begins a multiyear commitment to North Texas and is the first of three new street events on this season’s IndyCar schedule.
- Roger Penske and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones describe a trust-based partnership that started with a handshake before formal contracting.
- Teams and drivers praise the elevated presentation and fan amenities, citing three-story suites over the dual pit, enhanced hospitality, and added activations.
- Pato O’Ward says negotiations for a Mexico round had advanced but collapsed when some local parties failed to show full commitment.