Java House Grand Prix of Arlington set for inaugural race

ECR team partners with Java House for new street race in Arlington, Texas

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:05pm

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The inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington will take place this weekend, March 13-15, 2026, on a new 2.73-mile temporary street circuit in Arlington, Texas. The race will feature drivers from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, including ECR teammates Alexander Rossi and Christian Rasmussen, who will pilot Java House-sponsored Chevrolets. The event will take place in Arlington's sports and entertainment district, with the circuit weaving through the area around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field.

Why it matters

The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington represents a new and highly anticipated addition to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES calendar, bringing open-wheel racing to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for the first time. The partnership between ECR and the innovative Java House cold brew brand adds an exciting new element to the race weekend, while the unique street circuit layout promises an engaging and challenging event for drivers and fans alike.

The details

The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington will feature a 70-lap race on the new 2.73-mile temporary street circuit. Practice sessions will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with qualifying taking place on Saturday afternoon. The race itself is scheduled for a noon CT start on Sunday and will be broadcast live on FOX. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES will experiment with a single-car qualifying format for the Firestone Fast Six segment this weekend.

  • The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington will take place from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • Practice sessions are scheduled for Friday from 3-4:30 p.m. CT, Saturday from 8:30-10 a.m. CT, and Sunday from 9-10 a.m. CT.
  • Qualifying will be held on Saturday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. CT.
  • The 70-lap race is set to start at 12 p.m. CT on Sunday.

The players

Java House

An innovative cold brew coffee brand that is the title sponsor of the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.

Alexander Rossi

An 11-year veteran of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, driving the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet for ECR.

Christian Rasmussen

A third-year NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver, piloting the No. 21 Java House Chevrolet for ECR.

AT&T Stadium

The home of the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys, one of the iconic venues the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington circuit will pass through.

Globe Life Field

The home of Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers, another key landmark on the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington circuit.

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What they’re saying

“I'm pumped! The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is an event we've all been looking forward to since it was announced. The partnership with Mr. Jones and the Dallas Cowboys is incredibly exciting. I can't think of another event that's been this highly anticipated in quite some time. Knowing all the work that's gone into this and seeing it take shape, I can't wait to get down to Texas. We're ready to put on a great show for everyone!”

— Alexander Rossi

“I'm really looking forward to the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington! It's going to be a big weekend for the team. We haven't had quite the start to the season that we wanted. We had a great showing at Phoenix but just didn't end up getting the result. We're ready to bounce back on an exciting weekend for ECR and Java House. First time in the Java House colors for me!”

— Christian Rasmussen

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The takeaway

The inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington represents an exciting new addition to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES calendar, bringing open-wheel racing to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the first time and showcasing a unique street circuit layout that weaves through the heart of Arlington's sports and entertainment district.