IndyCar Series releases 2026 schedule, does not include Iowa Speedway

The IndyCar Series released its 2026 schedule recently, and Iowa Speedway is not on it.

The series announced a 17-race schedule that’s highlighted by multiple new events and several exciting showcases for the stars of racing’s most competitive series.

For the second consecutive season, all 17 races will be broadcast on FOX, with two additional appearances during the two days of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. ‘

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is once again the only premier motorsport series in North America with all races broadcast on network television.

“Our growth is industry-leading and will only accelerate faster as we continue our powerful partnership with FOX Sports and increase investment in our events,” Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles said. “The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule provides a dynamic showcase for our sport and its stars, blending fan-favorite race weekends with incredible showcases at exciting new venues. We cannot wait for 2026.”

The 2026 schedule does not include what had become an annual trip to Iowa Speedway.

The 7/8-mile oval had served as the series’ only doubleheader race weekend the past few seasons.

Replacing Iowa Speedway’s date on the schedule is the Nashville Superspeedway. The series also is going back to Phoenix, which essentially replaces Iowa Speedway on the calendar.

The March 7 race will be the 65th time the INDYCAR SERIES has raced on the historic oval and the first on the track’s reconfigured “dogleg” layout. The weekend will provide a joint-showcase with NASCAR in partnership with FOX Sports.

“We’re going to kickstart the season in fitting fashion, with four races in five weeks,” INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles said. “Our joint weekend in partnership with NASCAR and FOX at Phoenix Raceway will be a can’t-miss for motorsport fans across the country and a truly special celebration of fast, fearless racing across the motorsport landscape.”

The INDYCAR Radio Network again will provide audio coverage of all NTT INDYCAR SERIES sessions via SiriusXM Channel 218 and the INDYCAR App powered by NTT DATA.