The inaugural race was held in 2005 and was known as the West Edmonton Mall Grand Prix.

During the 2010 race weekend, it was announced that Octane Motorsports Events from Montreal, promoter of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix and the NASCAR Nationwide race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, was taking over as the new promoter.

[2] On September 21, 2012, Octane Motorsports announced that they would not stage the 2013 race due to poor attendance and lack of support from local businesses.

City officials stated that they would not look for a replacement promoter,[3][4] and the Edmonton Indy has not returned since.

The Northern Alberta Sports Car Club held GT and Vintage class support races also.

The IndyCar Series race took place on Saturday and not Sunday in 2008 because of an agreement between the IRL and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

By agreement, the IRL is not permitted to race opposite the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

This year also saw the creation of an off the track event team called Race Week Edmonton.

[7] Beginning in 2008 the non-profit organization Northlands ran the Indy for three years, losing $12.5 million.

[22] * Estimate[23] From 2008 onwards, event organizers have refused to disclose attendance figures due to an agreement with the Indy Racing League.