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The Fast Parts Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, OH Sep 4–6, 2026

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60Cars entered
2Endurance races
2.258 mi (3.634 km)Circuit length
Important event informationMid-Ohio will charge $10 at the gate for people not on the gate list. Be sure to update your driver and crew list.
Facility waiver requiredComplete the track waiver before arriving at the gate.
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Weekend Schedule

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Day 1

Thursday - Early Trailer Drop-Off

7:00 PMto 9:00 PM
Early Trailer Drop-Off Only

After 9pm, stage at Gate 1

Day 2

Friday Event Schedule

7:00 AM
Gates Open - 24-Hour coverage
7:15 AM
Test registration opens
8:30 AM
Test Day Drivers Meeting
9:00 AMto 12:00 PM
Test Session 1
10:00 AM
ChampCar Tech and Registration Begin
12:00 PMto 1:00 PM
Test Day Lunch
1:00 PMto 4:00 PM
Test Session 2
4:15 PM
New to Champ Driver and Crew Meeting
5:00 PM
Tech and Registration ends
Day 3

Saturday Event Schedule - 8-Hour Enduro

6:00 AM
Registration and late Tech open
6:45 AM
Driver & Crew Meeting Winners Circle
7:55 AM
Cars to grid
8:15 AM
Green Flag/Start Endurance Race
4:15 PM
Checkered Flag
4:20 PM
Post Race Inspection
5:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
Day 4

Sunday Event Schedule - 7-Hour Enduro

6:00 AM
Registration and late Tech open
6:45 AM
Driver & Crew Meeting Winners Circle
7:55 AM
Cars to grid
8:15 AM
Green Flag/Start Endurance
3:15 PM
Checkered Flag
3:25 PM
Post Race Inspection
4:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
6:00 PM
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Event Notices

ESN 1

Quiet hours will be enforced from 10:00 pm - 6:00 am.

ESN 2

Anyone under the age of 18 must submit a minor waiver to Mid-Ohio’s Chief Registrar ten (10) days prior to the event. All parents/ guardians of minors need to contact Mid-Ohio at 419.884.4000 ext 3007. Absolutely no minors under the age of 16-years of age can participate in on track activities. Email andrea.chisek@champcar.org for the CCES minor waiver.

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Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Directions
Track Address7721 Steam Corners Road, Lexington, Ohio
Circuit Length2.258 mi (3.634 km)
Turns13
Fuel On-SiteYes
Restrooms / ShowersYes / Yes
ConcessionsYes, during business hours.
Garage RentalsYes - $125 per garage
Track Map 1Track Map Facility Map 1Facility Map Paddock Map 1Paddock Map Paddock Map 1Paddock Map
Paddock
The paddock is tight. Be aware as you swing your trailers and vehicles around the paddocks
Guest and Pit Passes
Cannot go over the wall, $20 for the weekend at registration. Over the wall crew members must be full ChampCar club members.
Camping / RV Hookups
$25 RV Parking Pass Paid at the Gate. Overnight camping is allowed in Lower, Middle, Millings, and Grass paddocks. 24-hour access is available from Thursday 7:00 pm until departure Sunday afternoon. The track will park RVs on Thursday evening until 9 p.m., at which time they will have them stage at Gate 1 overnight. RV parking will resume on Friday. If you are inside the track before dark, you are free to come and go in your passenger vehicles, as security is 24-hour.
There are no water hookups and a limited number of power outlets. We recommend that trailer / RV-type units be self-sufficient with both water and generator power supply. Access is first-come first-choice. For those of you renting a camper. Mid-Ohio will not accept delivery of campers on behalf of customers. This means you must be present to take delivery of your RV. Please arrange delivery of your camper / RV so you will be on-site to receive it. Camper / RV units cannot be delivered on Thursday.
Fuel Information
Sunoco Race Fuels available through our credit
card pay pumps.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Sunoco credit cards
Cam2 (Purple) Leaded 110 Octane
Cam2 (Clear) Unleaded 100 Octane
260GTX Unleaded Non-Oxygenated 98 Octane
Premium Unleaded 93 Octane
Weather Information
We’re racing, regardless of the weather
Pets
While Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course does not encourage bringing pets to the track, we do allow them. Pets are the responsibility of their owners. Pet owners are liable for any injury or damage caused by their pets. All pets must be kept under the control of a leash no longer than 6 ft. Please be courteous and clean up after your pet. Failure to do so will result in removal from the event. Pets are not permitted in
any buildings, concession areas, grandstands or viewing mounds, hospitality locations, paddock/garage areas, false grid, or pit lane. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course reserves the right to restrict/remove disruptive or exotic pets. If your pet
disrupts or causes harm to another individual or property, you and your pet may be removed from the facility without a refund.
Food, lodging and local services

Around Town

Around Town - Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course / Lexington, Ohio

Welcome to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, one of America’s classic road racing venues. Located in north-central Ohio near Lexington and Mansfield, Mid-Ohio delivers a fantastic race weekend experience with a blend of small-town convenience, motorsports history, and easy access to everything teams may need.

  • Track Address: 7721 Steam Corners Road, Lexington, OH 44904
  • Closest Towns: Lexington, Mansfield, and Bellville
  • Fuel & Supplies: Gas stations, grocery stores, pharmacies, Walmart, hardware stores, and general shopping are all available within a short drive, especially around Mansfield.
  • Auto Parts: AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, NAPA, O’Reilly, and other automotive suppliers are nearby for those inevitable race weekend repairs.
  • Food: Fast food, diners, pizza, casual restaurants, coffee shops, and local Ohio favorites are easy to find in Mansfield and the surrounding area. On-site concessions may be available depending on the event schedule.
  • Hotels: Most teams stay in Mansfield, Ontario, or nearby communities where hotel choices are plentiful and convenient.
  • Airport Access: John Glenn Columbus International (CMH), Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), and Akron-Canton (CAK) are practical airport options depending on your travel plans.
  • Entertainment: Downtown Mansfield offers restaurants, breweries, and local attractions. If your team wants a little history, the nearby Ohio State Reformatory is a well-known local landmark.
  • Weather Tip: Ohio weather can be unpredictable. Cool mornings, warm afternoons, humidity, and pop-up rain showers are all possible, so pack accordingly.

Local Note: Mid-Ohio has the kind of classic road racing character that never gets old. Great sightlines, technical corners, and enough elevation change to keep drivers honest all weekend.

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