Honda Indy Toronto begins track build at Exhibition Place

Construction of the street track began Tuesday downtown Toronto for the Honda Indy event.

2014 race winner, Sebastien Bourdais joined the organizers to mark the start of the track build at Exhibition Place.

Setup of the championship racetrack and grandstands begins this week with just over a month to go before the event.

FAST FACTS – TRACK BUILD SCHEDULE

Week of May 4 -Block placement begins inside Exhibition Place grounds along Manitoba Drive (at night only); setup of grandstands and suite structures begins

Week of May 11 – Block placement begins along Princes' Blvd (at night only); setup of suite structures continues

May 19 – Grandstand setup continues; Honda spectator bridge is installed (located between BMO Field and Direct Energy Centre)

Week of May 25 – Block placement begins along Lake Shore Blvd (at night only); setup of suites continues

Week of June 1 – Block placement along Princes' Blvd (at night only) and suite setup continues

June 8 – Race team and concessions load-in begins for event weekend

June 10 – Lake Shore Blvd is closed and will re-open Sunday at midnight