Java House Grand Prix of Arlington to Bring High-Speed Racing to North Texas

The new 2.73-mile street circuit race will take place through Arlington's entertainment district near major sports venues.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington, a new 2.73-mile street circuit race, is set to take place in just a few days. The event has been in the works for two years, with crews taking almost a month to set up the track that will see drivers reach top speeds of 180 mph as they race through the Arlington Entertainment District past landmarks like Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium.

Why it matters

The Grand Prix is expected to draw a crowd of around 80,000 people to the Arlington area, providing a major boost to the local economy and entertainment district. It also represents North Texas' growing reputation as a hub for high-profile sporting events.

The details

The track features 14 turns, with drivers expected to reach speeds of over 100 mph on the "horseshoe" section. Organizers have carefully planned every detail of the event to provide the best possible experience for spectators.

  • The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington will take place in just a few days.
  • It takes crews almost a month to set up the entire track.

The players

Bill Miller

President and General Manager of the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.

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What they’re saying

“We started, you know, conceptually, how do you design a racetrack on what are city streets and around the property.”

— Bill Miller, President and General Manager (cbsnews.com)

“The track is 2.73 miles, 14 turns. You're going to have top speeds on Randol Mill right behind us here, where the cars are going to be going 180mph.”

— Bill Miller, President and General Manager (cbsnews.com)

“We've now come to Randol Mill, and we're in the area of the track that we call the horseshoe. This is going to be one of the more technical spots of the track. Drivers will be just hugging around this turn and going probably 90 to 100, 100 plus miles an hour.”

— Bill Miller, President and General Manager (cbsnews.com)

“You will feel the cars and that speed as they transition through this year's area. It's going to be pretty awesome.”

— Bill Miller, President and General Manager (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

CBS News Texas will be live at the race events this Friday.

The takeaway

The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington represents North Texas' growing reputation as a hub for high-profile sporting events, drawing an expected crowd of 80,000 people to the Arlington entertainment district and providing a major boost to the local economy.