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🏎️ Bring out the checkered flag

IndyCar to race through Texas with Grand Prix of Arlington
DALtoday IndyCar route map
“It is IndyCar race time in Texas,” said Chuck Morgan, executive vice president of the Texas Rangers, during the livestream map reveal. | Screenshot by DALtoday
In March 2026, IndyCar is bringing a whole new race to the streets of Arlington.

While Arlington is known for its sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, it will be home to the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington in 2026. This first-of-its-kind race brings the best IndyCar drivers from around the world to North Texas for a high-speed, high-adrenaline event. Fasten your seat belts — we’ll drive you through everything you need to know.

DALtoday IndyCar map

Many fans are speculating that turns 4-9 will be the best areas to watch the races. | Map via @IndyCar on X

On the map

Arlington officials released the map on Tuesday, depicting a circuit course with pit stops, multiple turns, and grand stands. Most notably, the 2.73-mile track will weave its way through Arlington’s sports and entertainment district.

Raceway renderings

No, your eyes didn’t deceive you. Here’s a quick preview of what the raceway will look like in Arlington, complete with AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field in the backdrop.

DALtoday IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington

IndyCars will race at 230+ mph throughout North Texas in 2026. | Renderings via IndyCar

Grand return

The event will bring IndyCar back to North Texas, continuing a legacy that dates back to the mid-20th century, when AAA Championship sanctioned five races at Arlington Downs Raceway between 1947 and 1950.

Then, the IndyCar Series raced annually at Fort Worth’s Texas Motor Speedway from its debut in 1997 — often serving as the first race following the Indianapolis 500 — until last year, but the organization and track were unable to come to an agreement for 2024, so it fell off this year’s schedule.

Bringing the boom

“This announcement is an economic win for North Texas, and we’re looking forward to welcoming this incredible racing series and its fans for an unforgettable experience,” said Arlington Mayor Jim Ross.

While it’s too early to know how much of an economic boom this will have, we can look to other host cities for rough estimates. In Milwaukee, IndyCar reportedly generated $25 million for the local economy with a two-day race. On a larger scale, the Indy 500 reportedly contributes $1+ billion to Indiana each year.
Asked
 

Who won the IndyCar race at Texas Motor Speedway the most?
The driver won in Fort Worth five times and won the full series six times.

A. Josef Newgarden
B. Scott Sharp
C. Scott Dixon
D. Hélio Castoneves
 
 
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 9
  • The HawtThorns | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | The Cicada Fort Worth | $10+ at the door | The Nashville-based duo will perform their latest record “Zero Gravity” with their signature syncopated guitar hooks and riffs.
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • Carin Leon | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 8 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $185+ | The Mexican singer-songwriter is bringing his “Boca Chueca” tour to Cowtown.
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Symphonie Fantastique | Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $26+ | The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and cellist Allan Steel will perform works by Berlioz, Schumann, and Debussy.
Saturday, Oct. 12
  • Race on Race Street 2024 | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 7:20 a.m.-12 p.m. | PT Fitness | $25+ | Sign up for a one-mile fun run, 5K, 10K, or half marathon supporting local charities including Alliance For Children, RanCAN, Cook Children’s, and Hope Farm.
Sunday, Oct. 13
  • Dallas Cowboys | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 3:25 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $47+ | “America’s Team” will line up against the Detroit Lions at Jerry World.
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🎃 Gather your crew: Boo at the Zoo returns later this month
a child dressed as a mermaid stands in front of an alligator enclosure
From costumes and candy to all your favorite animals, Boo at the Zoo brings the best things about Halloween together in one place. | Photo provided by Fort Worth Zoo
Beware + prepare for the return of Boo at the Zoo from Friday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 27.

This annual family-friendly event transforms the Fort Worth Zoo into a Halloween haven of delightful surprises and festivities for all ages.

Expect three full days of trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and fall activities for the whole family to enjoy. Snag your tickets before they disappear like ghosts.
 
News Notes
Announced
  • Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall will retire at the end of 2024 after six years in the position. Marshall was the first Black woman to lead an NBA team and will serve as a consultant throughout 2025. Get the full story from WFAA’s sports team.
Real Estate
  • Google leased a 1.1 million-sqft warehouse on Silver Creek Road west of Loop 820. Located in the Majestic Silver Creek Business Park, this is the tech giant’s second largest Texas lease this year as part of the company’s $1 billion investment for cloud and data center infrastructure. (Dallas Business Journal)
Travel
  • DFW Airport CEO Sean Donohue announced his retirement after over 10 years. Donohue will step down at the end of the year amid multiple development projects at the world’s third busiest airport. The board of directors is expected to launch a global search for a new CEO. (WFAA)
Opening
  • Fort Worth Community Collaborative will cut the ribbon on its new community closet on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Westside Presbyterian Church. The closet provides essential clothing while reducing the impact of textile waste. Learn how you can get involved.
Coming Soon
  • Pittsburg-based dessert shop MilkShake Factory is opening its first Texas location in Grapevine. Slated to open by the end of the year, the store touts 20+ shake flavors from classic vanilla to campfire s’mores, as well as signature chocolates.
Arts
  • Attention artists and graphic designers — the FIFA World Cup 2026 Committee is holding a contest to design the host city poster. Texas residents over the age of 18 can register by Monday, Nov. 11 to receive the toolkit, guidelines, playbook, and timeline information. (WFAA)
Health
Seasonal
  • Our neighbors up in Denton are on a quest to become a major Halloween destination in Texas. Celebrate the season with a 40-minute drive north for the 31 Days of Denton Halloween. (DALtoday)
History
  • Monday marked the 100-year anniversary of the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD), an agency founded two years after a catastrophic flood. Today, the TRWD is instrumental in the development of the Panther Island Project.
Sports
  • Will Wyatt Johnston and Mavrik Bourque take to the ice tomorrow night in the season opener against the Nashville Predators? Check out the roster and game preview notes from the local experts of the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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    Enter if you dare

    Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to Fort Worth
    A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.
    We’d die to go to this Halloween-themed pop-up bar of our nightmares. | Photo via Black Lagoon Pop-Up
    Muah-haha. A spirited, Halloween-themed pop-up bar is coming to Funkytown, turning South Main Street’s Nickel City neighborhood bar into an eerie haunt for all who dare from Friday, Oct. 11 to Thursday, Oct. 31.

    Dubbed the Black Lagoon Pop-up, the “creepy as Hell” touring bar experience is hitting up 35+ North American cities this fall, turning venues into dark, ghoulish hideaways.

    The pop-up features a curated drink menu that pairs with the vibes. We spy a few creepy cocktails that look like they’d slay.
    • Nosferatu’s Rise | Coconut Washed Lot 40 rye whiskey, Lustau Amontillado Sherry, cinnamon, Bitter Queens Caribbean Bitters + saline
    • Hex Appeal | Fords Gin, honeydew cordial, Lustau Dry Vermouth, lemon juice, seltzer, saline + Absinthe
    • Blood Lust (non-alcoholic) | Giffard Sirop, miso falernum, Rooibos Tea, lemon juice + ginger beer
    We’re keeping an eye on Nickel City’s Instagram as the dates creep closer.
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    The Wrap
     
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    From the editor
    Guatemalan chicken chain Pollo Campero opened its first Fort Worth location yesterday in Alliance. We stopped by to try the famous chicken sandwiches, empanadas, and yuca fries — and were joined the one-and-only Tyler Smith.

    The Dallas Cowboys left guard — and North Crowley High School graduate — was named Touchdown Wire’s “non-QB MVP” in 2024.
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