IndyCar

IndyCar, officially the IndyCar Series, is the premier open-wheel racing championship in North America. It is sanctioned by IndyCar, LLC. The series traces its roots to the creation of the Indy Racing League in 1994, a move by Tony George to promote a separate American open-wheel competition. In 2008, the IRL merged with CART’s organizations and events, and the unified series adopted the IndyCar name. The Indianapolis 500, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is the season’s centerpiece and one of motorsport’s most storied events.

Cars and competition centers around a common framework. The cars are purpose-built, single-seater open-wheel machines constructed to a standard chassis specification supplied by Dallara. Engine supply comes from two manufacturers, Honda and Chevrolet, with teams selecting between them. The series features a diverse mix of tracks, including ovals, road courses, and street circuits, which emphasizes driver skill and race strategy across varying disciplines.

The competition uses a points system that rewards finishing position, with additional points for pole position and for leading laps in a race. The calendar typically includes a mix of events across North America, highlighting the speed of oval racing and the precision of road and street courses. Teams and drivers compete for the season championship, with emphasis on parity and competitive balance.

IndyCar has been a focal point for safety and performance innovations within motorsport and maintains a global following. It serves as a platform for international drivers to compete at a high level in the United States, while also contributing to the development of open-wheel racing across the world.