IndyCar kicks off 2027 with back-to-back weekend opener across St. Pete, Phoenix and Arlington

IndyCar announced Phase One of the 2027 schedule: eight races, opening with three consecutive weekends (St. Petersburg, Phoenix Raceway, Arlington) and FOX broadcasting every race for the third straight year; after Barber Motorsports Park in April, the calendar includes Long Beach, IMS road course (Sonsio Grand Prix), the 111th Indianapolis 500, and the Detroit Grand Prix on June 6, with two pre-season open tests and Phase Two to follow in coming weeks.