Engines roared to life and brightly painted cars streaked down the streets of the Entertainment District, buildings a blur of towering glass as they sped past nationally recognized stadiums, drawing thousands of fans eager for a weekend of speed.
Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood won the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington NTT IndyCar Series race, marking the first time Arlington hosted an IndyCar event, transforming the area into a temporary street circuit.
The nine grandstands spread across the track sold out, according to an Arlington Grand Prix Instagram post. The 2.73-mile, 14-turn track, which had drivers going over 100 mph on roads residents use to get to work or school, looped around Arlington landmarks like AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field and Choctaw Stadium…