A dramatic 60 minutes of last-chance qualifying for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 came to an end late on Sunday afternoon, and when the dust settled, it would be Dale Coyne Racing rookie Jacob Abel remaining as the odd man out. Abel and DCR teammate Rinus Veekay traded the bottom spot on the timing charts throughout…
On a blustery Saturday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Alex Palou once again showed why he’s the man to beat in the 2025 INDYCAR season. With a flawless four-lap qualifying run, the Chip Ganassi Racing driver topped the timesheets on the first day of qualifying for the 109th Indianapolis 500 and placed himself as the…
In the high-stakes world of IndyCar racing, returning to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a dream for many—returning after a major crash, with renewed focus and full trust from your team, is a privilege earned by only the most respected drivers. For two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato, it’s just another chapter in a remarkable…
Not even the rain can slow down Alex Palou this month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES points leader delivered the fastest lap of the week so far during a rain-shortened second day of practice for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Clocking in at 227.546 mph in…
There are racing challenges—and then there’s The Double. For Kyle Larson, one of the most versatile drivers in modern motorsports, this May isn’t just about the Indianapolis 500. It’s about completing what’s known as the Hendrick 1100: competing in both the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. For most drivers, either…
Rain may have stolen the spotlight on the first day of Indianapolis 500 practice, but it didn’t stop the top drivers in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES from getting the job done. Despite losing more than three hours of track time due to a soggy start and lightning in the area, drivers like Alexander Rossi, Marcus…
Indianapolis in May is a place of noise, speed, and relentless intensity. But for Alexander Rossi, the 2016 Indianapolis 500 champion, this year’s Month of May comes with a twist: alongside chasing another win at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” he’s just become a father. “I didn’t have a kid—my wife had a kid,” Rossi…
The opening day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge was dominated by familiar powerhouses, as Team Penske and Chip Ganassi Racing flexed their muscles despite a weather-shortened session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Will Power, the 2018 Indy 500 champion, topped the timesheets late in the day with a lap of…
Alex Palou continues to show why he’s the man to beat in 2025. Fresh off two wins this season and leading the championship standings by 34 points, Palou delivered a commanding performance at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Indy 500 Open Test — topping the final session with a strong run and a positive…
At this year’s Indy 500 Open Test, Scott McLaughlin has taken an unusual approach: he’s back at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the exact same car that delivered him the 2024 Indy 500 pole position — and it hasn’t touched a racetrack since that day. „Same car. Exactly same car. Hasn’t touched a piece of…
