Honda Drivers Set for Primetime IndyCar Race at WWTR

Honda will participate in the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, with live primetime coverage on Fox starting at 8 PM CT / 9 PM ET. Honda enters the race having achieved significant success in the current season, holding a lead in the Manufacturers' Championship.

Honda's Strong 2026 Season Performance

Honda has secured six victories in the first eight races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Championship leader Alex Palou has contributed four of these wins, triumphing at St. Pete, Barber, the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, and the Detroit Grand Prix. Palou is currently pursuing his fifth IndyCar championship title.

Other notable Honda driver performances include Kyle Kirkwood's win at the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington. Additionally, Felix Rosenqvist, driving for Meyer Shank Racing Honda, claimed victory at the Indianapolis 500 for the second consecutive year. These results have positioned Honda at the forefront of the Manufacturers' Championship, with a score of 690 points against 587 for its nearest competitor.

History and Defending Title at World Wide Technology Raceway

IndyCar racing returned to World Wide Technology Raceway in 2017 after a 14-year hiatus. Honda drivers have a history of success at the venue, with Takuma Sato securing a victory in 2019. Scott Dixon also achieved his 50th career NTT INDYCAR SERIES win at St. Louis in 2020, followed by another dominant performance in 2023.

Honda is the defending race winner at this track, following Kyle Kirkwood's victory in the 2025 Bommarito Automotive Group 500. This past success sets the stage for another competitive outing for the Honda IndyCar Bommarito 500 contenders.

HRC Livery and New Ventures

Alex Palou will once again compete in the HRC livery for the Honda IndyCar Bommarito 500 race. This special paint scheme highlights the new HRC US business ventures, which include a performance parts division offering genuine HRC components for Acura and Honda road cars. Palou has a strong record when racing in the HRC colors, having won both the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix in 2025 and the recent Detroit Grand Prix while sporting the livery.

This initiative aims to connect Honda's racing achievements with its consumer automotive products, bringing awareness to the brand's performance heritage. The HRC livery serves as a visual representation of this connection on the track.

Honda enters the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 with a strong competitive record and a leading position in the Manufacturers' Championship. The race offers an opportunity for Honda drivers to continue their successful 2026 season and reinforce the brand's presence in motorsports and its connection to performance road car parts.