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St. Petersburg again, then Phoenix and Arlington: IndyCar’s 2027 opening stretch

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Details about the upcoming IndyCar season are emerging. The series has revealed its initial schedule for 2027. Locations for the first eight races have been announced, with the season kicking off in a Florida city.

This particular city has hosted the season opener numerous times before. Further information about the schedule can be found through official IndyCar sources, including specific dates and locations for the initial races, which also include stops in Arizona and Texas.

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Category: local · Published: August 12, 2026 · Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports · Reading time: 1 min

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St. Petersburg again, then Phoenix and Arlington: IndyCar’s 2027 opening stretch

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