The NTT IndyCar Series travels east for a historic weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
After a thrilling round at Laguna Seca, which saw Alex Palou emerge victorious from Colton Herta, the series now turns its attention to Ohio for the ninth race weekend of the 2024 season. That weekend is of great significance as it marks the long-awaited debut date of IndyCar’s hybrid engine.
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After 18 months of meticulous development and rigorous testing by Honda and Chevrolet engineers and IndyCar personnel, the series will finally deploy the hybrid unit for the first time in competitive action. The unit features an initial power increase of approximately 60 horsepower, in an effort to improve racing action and make the series even more competitive.
The current 2.2-liter V6 twin-turbocharged combustion engine is mated to a Motor Generator Unit (MGU) and a supercapacitor Energy Storage System (ESS) with a capacity of 320 kilojoules per lap. Both fit in the bell housing between the ICE and the gearbox.
This new power unit also features an additional ‘push-to-pass’ option for overtaking, providing more opportunities for passing.
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IndyCar at Mid-Ohio: Honda Indy 200 Start Times
The 80-lap race gets underway on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 1:45 p.m. ET. Here’s the full IndyCar Series weekend schedule, converted to your time zone.
| Session | AND | CT | PT | British time | Central European Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise 1 | 3:20 pm on Friday | 2:20 pm on Friday | 12:20 pm on Friday | 8:20 pm on Friday | 9:20 pm on Friday |
| Exercise 2 | 10:50 am on Saturday | 09:50 am on Saturday | 07:50 am on Saturday | 3:50 pm on Saturday | 4:50 pm on Saturday |
| Qualifying | 3:00 PM on Saturday | Saturday 2:00 PM | 12:00 noon on Saturday | 8:00 PM on Saturday | Saturday 9:00 PM |
| Race | 1:45 pm on Sunday | 12:45 pm on Sunday | 10:45 am on Sunday | 6:45 pm on Sunday | 7:45 pm on Monday |
You can watch all the action on NBC, Peacock, IndyCar Live, SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation and INDYCAR Radio Network.
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How to watch IndyCar on TV
The answer depends on your location. Here’s a look at how to follow the action in some major countries:
United States: NBC, USA Network, Peacock, INDYCAR app
United Kingdom: Sky Sport F1
Australia: Stan Sport
Spain: Movistar+, Movistar (Indy 500 only)
France: Channel+
Germany: Sky Sport
Belgium: VOO Sports World
Brazil: ESPN, TV Culture
Canada: TSN, TSN+
Middle East: INDYCAR LIVE
The Netherlands: Ziggo Sport
Italy: Sky
Portugal: Sports TV
Singapore: INDYCAR LIVE
Japan: NHK
Hong-Kong: INDYCAR LIVE
Hungary: Arena4
Turkey: S-Sport
Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio FAQ
What date is the Honda Indy 200 race at Mid-Ohio?
The Honda Indy 200 race at Mid-Ohio will take place on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
What time is the Honda Indy 200 race at Mid-Ohio?
The Honda Indy 200 race at Mid-Ohio starts at 1:45 p.m. ET.
Where is the Honda Indy 200 held?
The Honda Indy 200 takes place at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
How long is the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course?
The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is 2.266 miles long.
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