World-renowned porcelain artisan to craft victory awards for INDYCAR race
MARKHAM, Ontario (August 13, 2026) – The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is thrilled to announce Herend Canada as the official trophy supplier for the inaugural race weekend on August 14-16. Under this partnership, the world-renowned purveyor of handcrafted luxury porcelain has created the victory awards for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ podium finishers, bringing international prestige and artistic heritage to the inaugural event.
Herend’s association with high-stakes motorsports is globally celebrated, where the 200-year-old Hungarian manufacturer is famous in Formula 1 for designing and handcrafting the iconic porcelain victory trophies for the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring. Now, through Herend Canada, that same artisanal craftsmanship and luxury pieces will be awarded to Sunday’s top three finishers.
"We are incredibly honoured to be part of the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham as the official trophy supplier. At Herend, every piece is still handcrafted and individually hand-painted by our master artisans in Hungary, just as it has been for the past 200 years,” said Kristof Rubin, President of Herend Canada. “Knowing that these trophies will be presented to some of the world's best drivers makes this project especially meaningful for us. We hope every winner takes home not only a trophy, but a lasting piece of craftsmanship that celebrates an extraordinary achievement.”
Each bespoke trophy awarded during the race weekend will feature intricate hand-painted designs on Herend’s signature fine porcelain.
"When our drivers stand on the podium after a grueling battle on the track, they deserve an award that reflects the magnitude of their achievement," said Jeff Atkinson, president of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy. "Herend porcelain trophies are globally recognized as some of the most prestigious and distinctive prizes in all of motorsport. Partnering with Herend Canada elevates our inaugural race weekend in Markham to an international standard, and we can’t wait to see our winners lift these magnificent pieces of art on race day."
Herend Canada is the official Canadian distributor of Herend Porcelain Manufactory. Founded in 1826, Herend is recognized worldwide as a leader in hand-painted luxury porcelain, creating heirloom-quality dinnerware, figurines, and custom artworks for royalty, art collectors, and premier global sporting events.
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About Herend Canada:
Herend Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Herend Porcelain, the world-renowned luxury porcelain manufacturer from Hungary, celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2026. For two centuries, Herend has handcrafted and individually hand-painted fine porcelain using techniques passed down through generations of master artisans. Renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design, Herend pieces are collected by royalty, museums, and discerning collectors around the world. Beyond its iconic tableware and figurines, Herend also creates bespoke presentation pieces and trophies for prestigious international events. For more information, visit herend.ca.
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).
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