Race Control & Car Tracking

Race Logs & Marching Ants

Follow ChampCar race operations in real time and see where your car is on track. Race Logs are updated live during active sessions and remain available for post-race review.

Last updated: March 20, 2026 2026 Race Logs linked below

Best first click

Looking for the current season? Start with the 2026 Race Logs. That is the main live log link for the current year.

Live Logs

Race Control Logs

Live during events, archived after the weekend, and available for post-race review.

Track Position

Marching Ants

Trackside map and in-car display for course status, situational awareness, and car position.

What’s in the Log?

Public log contents

  • Flags, FCYs, and recoveries
  • Penalties and pit lane notes
  • Race Control communications
  • Timestamps for major events

Note: The public log is informational and may omit sensitive operations details.

How it works

What each system does and how teams usually use it.

Race Control Log

  • A live Google Sheet updated by ChampCar Race Control during active sessions.
  • Best on desktop or tablet. Mobile usually works better in the Google Sheets app.
  • Refreshes during the event and stays available after the race weekend.

Marching Ants

  • Built around Flagtronics in-car and trackside displays.
  • Helps visualize course status and car position.
  • Requires track connectivity and event activation.

Quick answers

What should I open first?

The 2026 Race Logs link is the main current-season log link.

Where do I learn more about Marching Ants?

Use the Marching Ants playlist.