Honda Canada has been title sponsor of the race since 2009 when Green Savoree relaunched the event with the Verizon IndyCar Series, after a year in which the race didn’t occur following the Champ Car/IndyCar merger. Before that the race ran from 1986 through 2007 for CART/Champ Car.

Dave Gardner, president and CEO of Honda Canada, said: "Honda's DNA is built on racing – a heritage started by our founder Mr. Honda – which we've celebrated and are very proud of for nearly 60 years.

“Honda and IndyCar have enjoyed a fantastic partnership over the last nine years bringing racing excitement to the streets of Toronto every July. “Our organizations share a passion for racing and the ability to support our community with the help of our charitable partners.

“With the support of Honda drivers and the enthusiastic race fans of Toronto, Honda is thrilled to extend our partnership for another three years."

Jeff Atkinson, President of Honda Indy Toronto, added: "Honda Canada's commitment has been tremendous. We have really focused the last few years on creating an experience appealing to families, and Honda has been phenomenal in helping us accomplish this ambition."