Remember that World Series parade through the Arlington Entertainment District last November? Now imagine it with open-wheel race cars going 180 mph rather than slow-moving pickups laden with celebrating Rangers.

"It's going to be fast. I'm ready. "I'm pumped," said Alex Palou. "It's a shame that we're not starting like next week. I would be ready to race it."

IndyCar will return to Texas in 2026 with a street race in Arlington in a joint venture between the Cowboys and the Rangers.