For the 31st year IndyCar is returning to Toronto.
The course, which measures 1.75 miles, is set up on the edge of Lake Erie and winds around BMO Field (home stadium of FC Toronto) and the Marlie's arena, RICOH Coliseum.
"I WANNA GO FAST!"@Matt_Bove and I tearing up the streets of #Toronto w/ @hondaindy ahead of their race on Sunday! @WKBW pic.twitter.com/RkgoLqBx94
— Nick Filipowski (@NICK_WKBW) July 13, 2017
Ever wonder what it's like to go 140mph in an IndyCar? @NICK_WKBW & I went to @hondaindy to give it a try. Shake & bake! @WKBW pic.twitter.com/3K1JS1EjvR
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) July 13, 2017
The fastest lap ever recorded at the track was record in 1999 by Gil de Ferran in 57.143 seconds.
Drivers typically hit speeds between 170-180 miles per hour. 7 Eyewitness Sports Reporters Nick Filipowski and Matt Bove each got to take a lap around the course, and while they didn't hit racing speeds, they were treated to a fast ride around Toronto.
Big thanks to @hondaindy for the awesome ride around #Toronto today ahead on the #IndyCar race on Sunday! @WKBW pic.twitter.com/sNKX1Rgqr2
— Nick Filipowski (@NICK_WKBW) July 14, 2017
Practices begin Friday at 8 a.m. on the course. The official race is set for Sunday at 3:40 p.m.
