Largest self-storage operator in the Greater Toronto Area joins inaugural event in Downtown Markham
MARKHAM, Ontario (July 16, 2026) – The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is proud to announce SmartStop Self Storage as a founding partner for the inaugural event in Downtown Markham set for August 14-16.
SmartStop has been a dedicated partner of Green Savoree Toronto and Ontario’s premier racing event headlined by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for several years. Continuing in 2026, the company looks to build on that strong foundation. In addition to becoming a founding partner through a new multi-year agreement, SmartStop will enjoy prominent brand visibility throughout the race track and event spaces of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham.
"As the largest self-storage operator in the Greater Toronto Area, SmartStop is proud to deepen our commitment to this region by becoming a founding partner of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham," said H. Michael Schwartz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SmartStop Self Storage. "This marks our fifth year of sponsoring this event, and bringing world-class INDYCAR racing to Markham is a natural extension of our growing presence across Ontario. We look forward to celebrating with race fans throughout the GTA and helping establish this inaugural event as a premier stop on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES calendar for years to come.”
“We are extremely happy to continue our partnership with SmartStop Self Storage for the 2026 event and beyond,” said Jeff Atkinson, president of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. “They have been a tremendous partner of ours since 2022, and we are excited to have them join us for the long haul as founding partners for this historic inaugural event."
This partnership directly supports SmartStop’s growth strategy in Canada, a key market where the company has rapidly scaled its footprint. As the largest self-storage operator in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the fourth-largest nationwide, SmartStop continues to solidify its commanding presence in the Canadian market. By expanding across Ontario’s high-density commercial and residential corridors, SmartStop is leveraging its local scale and deep market penetration to meet the rapidly evolving storage needs of Canadian residents and businesses alike.
2-Day and Single Day Reserved Grandstand and General Admission tickets for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham are on sale. For additional event information, visit hondaindy.com. Follow Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on social media using @ontarioindy and #indyON for the latest updates. Joining the E-Club also provides insider access to the latest news and offers.
About SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA) is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of more than 1,000 self-storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary, SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self-storage programs and, through its managed platform, offers third-party management services in the U.S. and Canada. As of July 27, 2026, SmartStop has an owned or managed portfolio of 460 operating properties in 36 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada, comprising over 275,000 units and more than 35 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 52 operating self-storage properties across four provinces in Canada, which total approximately 46,000 units and 4.6 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.
About Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham:
Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is a world-class motorsports festival which takes place annually on a new 12-turn, 3.52-kilometre (2.19-mile) temporary circuit in the Greater Toronto Area using the downtown streets of Markham, Ontario. The event features many attractions, food trucks, interactive displays and activities, and supports local charities. Your Ontario Honda Dealers Present Free Fan Friday, offers general admission courtesy of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association through a voluntary donation to Make-A-Wish Canada raising over $1.1 million from the event since 2010. As one of Ontario's largest annual sporting events, the first Ontario Indy street race was held in 1986 in downtown Toronto. Now located in York Region, the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is the sole Canadian race for some of the world’s fastest race car drivers from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, like Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward and Kyle Kirkwood and features teams including Chip Ganassi Racing, Team Penske, Arrow McLaren and Andretti Global, respectively. This event has also historically hosted Canadian racing legends like Scott Goodyear, James Hinchcliffe, Greg Moore, Alex Tagliani, Paul Tracy, Jacques Villeneuve, Robert Wickens and more. Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is owned and operated by Green Savoree Toronto, ULC, whose affiliates also promote three additional INDYCAR SERIES races: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (Feb. 27-March 1, 2026), The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid (July 3-5, 2026) and OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland (Aug. 7-9, 2026).
For more information, visit hondaindy.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page at @OntarioIndy or follow the event on X at @Ontario_Indy and Instagram at @OntarioIndy using #indyON.
