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Hot Date: Get Your Motor Running

Paul Tracy

JULY 16 TO 18 Shift into high gear as the Honda Indy roars back into town. Toronto’s own Paul Tracy and Montreal-based Alex Tagliani take on the twisting track against defending champion Dario Franchitti and drivers from as far as England and New Zealand. This IndyCar Series race features a 2.824 km street circuit that laps along Lake Shore Boulevard. Practice and qualifying runs are Friday and Saturday; the checkered flag waves on Sunday to crown a new champion. Exhibition Place, $42 to $423; call 1-877-503-6869 or click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Hot Date: Motor Mania

Monster Energy Supercross (photo by Frank Hoppen)

MARCH 13 Both daredevils and mellow motorists who prefer to watch the action from afar should kick into high gear and zoom off to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross for its only international stop. The principal off-road motorcycle racing series promises to thrill enthusiasts with drivers tearing across the track at high speeds while evading man-made obstacles. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. for the rubber-burning qualifying rounds while the main event kicks off at 7 p.m. Rogers Centre, $25 to $45; call 416-870-8000 or visit Ticketmaster to purchase.

July Hot Date—Indy Racing Returns to Toronto

July 10 to 12 After going race-less last summer, fans can gear up for the return of the new and improved Honda Indy. Catch Canadian-born former Champ Car World Series victor Paul Tracy compete against other pro drivers of the Indy Racing League—including past series winners Helio Castroneves, Dan Wheldon, Dario Franchitti and 2007 title holder Will Power—on the winding street circuit of Exhibition Place. The high-octane event also features off-track options like concerts, vintage car races and an upgraded family entertainment area. Exhibition Place, $20 to $225; call 416-588-7223 or click here to buy.