On the weekend of August 28 and 29, the 2026 IndyCar season will celebrate rounds 16 and 17 with two 250-mile races at the Milwaukee Mile. This circuit is known for its emotional intensity and the competitiveness, and this year, Christian Rasmussen will defend the title he won last year, where he achieved his first victory on this track.
Currently, Alex Palou is one step away from winning his fifth IndyCar title, maintaining a significant advantage of 91 points over Kyle Kirkwood after a complicated weekend in Washington D.C.
Weekend Schedule
The event schedule in Milwaukee is as follows:
- Friday, August 28
- 6:00 PM EST – IndyCar Practice – FOX SPORTS 1
- Saturday, August 29
- 9:00 AM EST – Indy NXT Practice – FOX SPORTS 2
- 11:05 AM EST – IndyCar Qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
- 12:35 PM EST – Indy NXT Qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
- 2:30 PM EST – IndyCar Race Pre-show – FOX
- 2:50 PM EST – First IndyCar Race (250 laps) – FOX
- Sunday, August 30
- 10:15 AM EST – IndyCar Warm-up – FOX ONE
- 11:05 AM EST – Indy NXT Race (80 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1
- 1:00 PM EST – IndyCar Race Pre-show – FOX
- 1:20 PM EST – Second IndyCar Race (250 laps) – FOX
How to Follow the Races
The races will be broadcast live on Saturday and Sunday via:
Date: August 29 and 30
Start Times: 2:50 PM EST (1st race) and 1:20 PM EST (2nd race)
TV Channel: FOX | TSN (Canada) | International options available on the IndyCar page
Live Streaming: FOX ONE | Onboard cameras on HBO MAX
Radio: IndyCar Radio
Drivers in Competition
This week, the following IndyCar stars will be competing:
- #2 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske – Chevrolet
- #3 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske – Chevrolet
- #10 – Alex Palou – Chip Ganassi Racing – Honda
- #19 – Dennis Hauger – Dale Coyne Racing – Honda
- #60 – Felix Rosenqvist – Meyer Shank Racing – Honda
In a weekend that promises action and excitement, fans cannot miss this doubleheader at the Milwaukee Mile.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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