
Ohio's biggest racing event, The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, returns on Fourth of July weekend (July 3-5) for the 43rd running of the legendary open-wheel event. Rising open-wheel stars looking to reach INDYCAR will also be showcased in INDY NXT by Firestone and three developmental ladder series from USF Pro Championship Presented by Continental Tire.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | USF Juniors | Practice |
8:50 AM - 9:20 AM | USF2000 | Practice |
9:40 AM - 10:10 AM | USF Pro 2000 | Practice |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | USF Juniors | Qualifying |
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | USF2000 | Qualifying |
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM | USF Pro 2000 | Qualifying |
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM | USF Juniors | Race 1 |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Autograph Session in Midway (American Legion Display) |
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | INDY NXT by Firestone | Practice 1 |
3:05 PM - 4:25 PM | NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Practice 1 |
4:45 PM - 5:25 PM | USF2000 | Race 1 |
5:30 PM | Camper Golf Cart Parade | Staging on the False Grid |
After Dusk | Fireworks |
Time | Series | Session |
|---|---|---|
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM | USF Juniors | Race 2 |
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | INDY NXT by Firestone> | Qualifying |
10:05 AM - 11:25 AM | NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Practice 2 |
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM | USF Pro 2000 | Race 1 |
1:06 PM - 2:01 PM | INDY NXT by Firestone | Race 1 |
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM | USF Juniors | Autograph Session in the Middle Paddock |
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM | USF2000 | Autograph Session in the Middle Paddock |
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | USF Pro 2000 | Autograph Session in the Middle Paddock |
2:35 PM - 4:00 PM | NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Qualifying |
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | INDY NXT by Firestone | Autograph Session at American Legion in the Midway |
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM | USF2000 | Race 2 |
Approx. 4:45 p.m. | Camping with Honda | Honda IndyCar drivers will tour the campground |
5:15 PM - 6:05 PM | USF Pro 2000 | Race 2 |
Approx. 6:30 AM | Movie in the Esses | "Superman" (2025) on the big screen between Turns 4 & 5 |
Time | Series | Session |
|---|---|---|
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | USF2000 | Race 3 |
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM | NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Warmup |
10:06 AM - 10:56 AM | INDY NXT by Firestone | Race 2 (30 laps) |
11:50 AM - 12:20 PM | Fan Grid Walk | Enter through the Paddock |
11:57 AM | NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Driver Introductions |
12:52 PM | NTT INDYCAR SERIES | The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid (90 Laps) |
Fan Experiences
THURSDAY - JULY 2
Kickoff Party at The Local @ 97 (4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ET)
Get your race weekend started by attending The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid Kickoff Party on Thursday, July 2nd at The Local @ 97 (58 OH-97, Lexington, OH 44904)! NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers plus additional support series drivers will be on site at select times to sign autographs and meet fans. Food and beverage specials will be available. Plus, enjoy live music and check out the IndyCar show car on display.
FRIDAY - JULY 3
Camper Golf Cart Parade (6:15 p.m. ET)
It's back! Campers with golf carts will again have the opportunity to take a lap around the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course after the final NTT INDYCAR SERIES session. Don't forget to decorate your cart in Red, White & Blue! Meet at the False Grid to check-in and sign a waiver. (No glass on the track.)
Fireworks Show (After Dusk)
To cap off Friday's activities, enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the Mid-Ohio grounds. Hang out on the spectator mounds, bring your lawn chair, cooler, friends and family and continue the Fourth of July celebrations.
SATURDAY - JULY 4
Camping with Honda (Late Afternoon following NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying)
After IndyCar qualifying concludes, various Honda-powered IndyCar drivers will tour the campgrounds to meet fans, take pictures and sign autographs. Campers are encouraged to decorate your campsites in Red, White & Blue in celebration of the holiday weekend.
Movie in the Esses (7 p.m. ET)
Ticketed Saturday and Weekend guests can stick around and watch the 2025 hit "Superman" movie on the big screen in the "Esses" between Turns 4 and 5. Bring your cooler, blanket and lawn chairs, and enjoy a relaxing evening before the fireworks.
SUNDAY - JULY 5
Fan Grid Walk (11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. ET)
Join us for the Fan Grid Walk ahead of the IndyCar race on Sunday! Enter through the Paddock using the gate west of the Mid-Ohio Victory Circle Stage. Don't have a Paddock Pass? No problem! The Paddock will open to all fans just before the Fan Grid Walk begins.
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