The Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course takes place this weekend, and the organisers of the race have plenty of fun activities in store for INDYCAR fans all weekend long.
The festivities begin on Thursday evening with The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the All-New 2026 Passport Kickoff Party at The Local @ 97 in Lexington, Ohio from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can meet Ohio’s INDYCAR race team – Meyer Shank Racing, based in Pataskala, Ohio. Mike Shank, team co-owner, and INDYCAR drivers Marcus Armstrong and Felix Rosenqvist will be in attendance at the beginning of the party to sign autographs and mingle with fans. Additional support series racers will also join, and attendees can partake in food and beverage specials, enjoy live music from Taylor Schlupp and check out the INDYCAR show car on display.
On Saturday, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, young fans are invited to meet at the pond south of the Mid-Ohio tower for fishing, with rods and bait provided by Cabela’s while supplies last. After INDYCAR qualifying, in the late afternoon, the Camping with Honda tradition continues as Honda-powered NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers will tour the campground areas to meet fans and check out the festive, patriotic campsite decor. At 7 p.m. ET, campers and ticketed guests are invited to head to the “Esses” spectator mound to watch Disney’s animated classic “Cars” on the big screen between Turns 4 and 5. Then, shortly after sunset (approx. 9:05 p.m. ET), fans can enjoy a spectacular fireworks show over the Mid-Ohio grounds.
Finally, the Sunday, July 6 lineup features three races, including the marquee INDYCAR race, which has been increased to 90 laps in 2025. Bobby Rahal, the race’s honorary grand marshal, will give the command for drivers to start their engines at 1:15 p.m. ET, followed by the green flag waving over the field at 1:22 p.m. ET. Live national broadcast coverage on FOX begins at 1 p.m. ET. Attendees can get involved in INDYCAR pre-race festivities by participating in the Fan Grid Walk from 12:20 – 12:50 p.m. ET, an opportunity to get up close to the cars on pit lane before the race begins.