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By: IndyCar
June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024
Agreement Includes Extensive, Multiplatform Coverage of Indy 500 across FOX Sports Family of Networks
Indianapolis, Indiana – INDYCAR and FOX Sports announced June 13 the new exclusive home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the iconic Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge beginning in 2025. The new media rights deal provides a massive and unprecedented increase in exposure for North America’s premier open-wheel racing series, with every 2025 race airing on FOX and available on the FOX Sports app. FOX Deportes will carry exclusive Spanish-language television coverage, with a schedule to be announced at a later date.
FOX will also provide coverage of Indy 500 qualifications on both Saturday and Sunday, bringing the total number of broadcast network windows to 19, a record for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. INDYCAR will become the only premier motorsport in the United States with exclusive major broadcast network coverage for all its races.
“This represents unrivaled exposure and provides an unparalleled growth opportunity for the most competitive and entertaining motorsport on the planet,” INDYCAR CEO Mark Miles said. “FOX Sports is a fully committed partner, ready to bring engaging and technically innovative coverage to millions of fans across the country while also promoting INDYCAR thoroughly across all its platforms.”
“Adding the iconic Indianapolis 500 and delivering the entire NTT INDYCAR SERIES to the FOX Sports roster fits perfectly within our model of teaming with sports’ largest events and best-in-class brands,” FOX Sports CEO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks said. “We’re honored to be the new broadcast home to ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,’ an incredibly special event to everyone at FOX Sports.”
The 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season kicks off with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 2 and concludes with the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on Sunday, Aug. 31. The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge takes place on Sunday, May 25. The full schedule for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES was released today and can be viewed here.
Indianapolis 500 Race Day coverage will be extensive for fans across the country, with a five-hour window on FOX set aside for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The Indy 500 is annually the world’s largest single-day spectator sporting event, attracting a crowd of more than 300,000 people to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The immersive collaboration will see all practice and qualifying sessions for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES telecast on cable on FS1 and FS2. The majority of INDY NXT by Firestone races will also air on FS1, with FS2 providing supplemental coverage of additional races.
This news comes on the heels of continued growth and momentum for INDYCAR, which has seen rising attendance across its schedule, significant growth in commercial partnerships and record metrics across its digital platforms.
Additional announcements, including on-air talent, will be announced at a later date.
2025 INDYCAR Schedule
(All races are points-paying events; all event weekends include NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone races unless otherwise noted.)
Date | Track | Network |
Sunday, March 2 | Streets of St. Petersburg | FOX |
Sunday, March 23 | The Thermal Club* | FOX |
Sunday, April 13 | Streets of Long Beach* | FOX |
Sunday, May 4 | Barber Motorsports Park | FOX |
Saturday, May 10 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course^ | FOX |
Sunday, May 25 | 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge* | FOX |
Sunday, June 1 | Streets of Detroit | FOX |
Sunday, June 15 | World Wide Technology Raceway | FOX |
Sunday, June 22 | Road America | FOX |
Sunday, July 6 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | FOX |
Saturday, July 12 | Iowa Speedway Race 1 | FOX |
Sunday, July 13 | Iowa Speedway Race 2* | FOX |
Sunday, July 20 | Streets of Toronto* | FOX |
Sunday, July 27 | WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca+ | FOX |
Sunday, Aug. 10 | Portland International Raceway | FOX |
Sunday, Aug. 24 | Milwaukee Mile | FOX |
Sunday, Aug. 31 | Nashville Superspeedway | FOX |
* -- No INDY NXT by Firestone race
^ -- INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader May 9-10
+ -- INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader July 26-27
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By: Antonio Serravalle Racing
June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that our talented WEC series driver, 21-year-old Antonio Serravalle, will be making his Le Mans debut with Issota-Fraschini. Antonio is set to become the first Canadian to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans since Jacques Villeneuve in 2008, racing in the prestigious Hypercar class.
Antonio shared his excitement: "I'm very honored to be a part of history and race the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Hypercar class, which is the highest level. I feel that every event is a challenge to learn tracks quickly and adapt to race conditions with sometimes only having 10 laps of practice prior to the race."
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is held on the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe, renowned for its challenging layout and high-speed sections. Drivers can reach speeds of up to 350 km/h. This iconic track has been around since 1923. Competing at Le Mans is not only a test of speed but also of endurance, as racers navigate both daylight and darkness over the course of 24 grueling hours.
He would also like to thank his partnerships with Salt Spirits and Marc Wade for all their support. With the help of Issota Fraschini and Remstar Management, Antonio was able to climb to this level of motorsport, showcasing his relentless dedication and talent.
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By: IndyCar
June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024
Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin – The drought is over for Will Power.
Power earned his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory since June 2022 at Detroit – a span of 34 races – to lead a podium sweep Sunday by Team Penske at the XPEL Grand Prix of Road America presented by AMR. Power had won at least one race for 16 consecutive seasons from 2007-22 before going winless in 2023.
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Two-time series champion Power, who started fifth, drove his No. 12 Verizon Business Team Penske Chevrolet to a 3.2609-second victory over teammate Josef Newgarden in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet. Scott McLaughlin finished third in the No. 3 XPEL Team Penske Chevrolet, 8.0148 seconds behind Power.
Power’s 42nd career victory, tying him for fourth with Michael Andretti for all-time INDYCAR SERIES wins, created one of the more emotional, cathartic victory lanes this season in the series. Power was embraced tearfully by his wife, Liz, who Power cared for during her serious illness last year, and his son, Beau, among other team members and friends.
“Massively special,” Power said of the win. “We’ve worked so hard to try to get wins. I worked really hard in the offseason. Obviously, last season was very stressful. Had half a mind at home and half at the track, so it was very difficult to perform at a high level there.
“Man, I’m just stoked. I’m very happy, man. That was very well deserved for the whole team. We worked so hard for that.”
This was the first podium sweep by a team in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES since Andretti Global drivers Colton Herta, Alexander Rossi and Ryan Hunter-Reay took the top three spots in September 2020 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Team Penske’s last podium sweep came in September 2017 at Sonoma Raceway with Simon Pagenaud, Newgarden and Power finishing in that respective order.
Power also took the championship lead by five points over Alex Palou, who finished fourth in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Kyle Kirkwood rounded out the top five in the No. 27 AutoNation Honda of Andretti Global.
The race started in chaotic fashion on Lap 1 when NTT P1 Award winner Linus Lundqvist’s No. 8 American Legion Chip Ganassi Racing Honda was hit from behind into a spin in Turn 1 by the No. 11 Ridgeline Lubricants Chip Ganassi Racing Honda of teammate Marcus Armstrong.
Newgarden narrowly escaped that incident, as the accordion effect of that fracas forced his nose to hit the rear of front row starter Colton Herta’s No. 26 Gainbridge Honda of Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian, sending Herta’s car into a spin.
Kirkwood took the lead after that incident, with McLaughlin right behind. McLaughlin passed Kirkwood in Turn 1 for the lead on Lap 4 and stayed there until Lap 16, when Newgarden took the top spot after McLaughlin’s first pit stop.
By that point, Power had crept into the top five, and tire tactics began to unfold on the leaders’ respective pit boxes.
Newgarden completed the first 17 laps of the 55-lap race on Firestone Firehawk alternate tires, while McLaughlin and Power stayed on Firestone primary tires for their first two stops. INDYCAR rules state drivers must use both tire compounds for at least two laps in each road or street course race.
Alternate, red-sidewall tires had more speed but less durability. So, it appeared Newgarden was in good shape to drive to victory since he already used his alternate tires early in the race, while his two teammates had to run a stint with the alternate tires in the second half of the race.
The pivotal point came on the final pit stops by the Penske lead trio. McLaughlin came to pit road first, shedding his alternate tires for primaries at the end of Lap 42. Newgarden pitted one lap later, staying with a final set of primary tires. He exited pit road well ahead of McLaughlin, as the “overcut” strategy worked.
Power waited until the end of Lap 44 to replace his alternate tires with a fresh set of primary Firestones. The deepest of the “overcuts” prevailed, as Power exited pit lane ahead of Newgarden.
Two-time series champion Newgarden made one final attempt to pass Newgarden at the start of Lap 46, but he couldn’t finish the move. Power then cycled to the lead on Lap 49 as slower drivers on alternate pit strategies made their final stops, and he was never challenged again.
“It was a really good team day,” Newgarden said. “Will did a great job, too. Look, he deserved to win that race, as well.
“We put together a great day. We just probably misstepped there at the end. I feel bad that I came in a lap early. I probably should have stayed out.”
The next NTT INDYCAR SERIES event is the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey on Sunday, June 23 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Live coverage starts at 6 p.m. ET on the USA Network, Peacock and the INDYCAR Radio Network.
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By: JWR Racing
June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024
Jonathan Woolridge and the Performance Tech Motorsports team showcased their unwavering determination this weekend at Mid-Ohio SportsCar Course. In the third round of the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Woolridge finished both Race 1 and Race 2 in a respectable P7.
Following Race 1 the team continued to work hard engineering and developing the Ligier’s setup to further Woolridge on this complex circuit. Race 2 saw incredibly tight racing for position. Woolridge pushed his LMP3 to its limits in a four car battle for 5th that took place a majority of the race, making for entertaining fan excitement!
Woolridge is looking forward to being back on home soil at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park next month, and reclaiming the top step on the podium for the second year in a row.
“We had good pace in both races this weekend. To be honest, it was a shame we could not get the lap we hoped for track position in qualifying. That was key for our success this weekend. The team worked hard and fought hard with understanding the setup. I am proud of how far the team got without any testing prior to the event. We definitely learned a lot and gained good traction before heading to CTMP in four weeks time”.
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The fourth round of the IMSA VP SportsCar Challenge will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada on July 12-14th 2024.
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The IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge is a multi-class sprint racing series debuting in 2023. The lead LMP3 class features entry-level, closed-cockpit prototype race cars, while the production-based GSX class will utilize race cars built to international GT4 technical regulations. Each of the six event weekends on the 2024 VP Racing SportsCar Challenge schedule will include a pair of 45-minute sprint races, and drivers must be rated either Bronze or Silver on the FIA Driver Categorization List.
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By: IndyCar
June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024
Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin – Jamie Chadwick became the first woman to win an INDY NXT by Firestone race since 2010 – and only the third female driver to win in the INDYCAR development series – with her victory Sunday in the Grand Prix of Road America.
English driver Chadwick led all 20 laps from the pole in the No. 28 VEXT car of Andretti Global to become the first female winner in INDY NXT since Pippa Mann in September 2010 at Kentucky Speedway. Ana Beatriz is the other female winner in the series, with single victories in 2008 and 2009. Chadwick is the first female to win an INDY NXT race on a road or street course, as Beatriz and Mann won on ovals.
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“I have no words,” Chadwick said. “Honestly, I’m a bit emotional. We’ve had an unbelievable car this year and just haven’t been able to do anything about it. I’m just so happy we held on there.”
Chadwick drove to victory by .8203 of a second over Andretti Global teammate Louis Foster in the No. 26 Copart/Novara Technologies car. Foster edged series leader Jacob Abel in the No. 51 Abel Construction car fielded by Abel Motorsports by .0236 of a second at the finish to hang on to second and cut into Abel’s championship lead. Abel leads Foster by 19 points.
“Massive congratulations to Jamie,” Foster said. “She’s done an amazing job. She was the woman to beat this weekend. Really, really fast. More than happy for the team. One-two, you can’t ask for anything more.”
Reece Gold finished a season-best fourth in the No. 10 HMD Motorsports car, while HMD teammate Caio Collet placed fifth in the No. 18 car as the leading rookie in the race.
Chadwick became the first woman to win a pole on a road or street course in INDY NXT by Firestone history Saturday, and she never relinquished that spot in the race. But the drive was far from easy for Chadwick, in her second INDY NXT season after winning three championships in the European-based, all-female W Series.
Abel jumped from the fourth starting position to second and immediately applied pressure to Chadwick on the first lap of the race after Foster’s move for the lead went wide in Turn 1. But she managed, maintaining a gap of about seven-tenths of a second through two caution periods in the first half of the race.
Then Foster passed Abel with an inside move in Turn 1 on Lap 13, giving Chadwick 1.3 seconds of breathing room as the two title rivals dueled side by side. But Foster drove right up to Chadwick’s gearbox two laps later, but she parried his move for the lead in Turn 13.
Foster and Abel then continued to dice side by side for second on Lap 15, giving Chadwick a margin of seven-tenths of a second. Then series rookie Myles Rowe spun off track in Turn 1 in the No. 99 HMD with Force Indy car on Lap 16, collecting the No. 21 ABEL Motorsports machine of Jordan Missig. Neither driver was hurt.
That incident triggered a red flag from race officials to provide time for a green-flag finish. Chadwick led the field to green on Lap 19 in a two-lap dash for the checkered.
She built a lead of seven-tenths of a second over Foster as the white flag flew and never was challenged on the final lap under bright Wisconsin sunshine.
“With the red flag at the end, I was like, ‘Come on,” Chadwick said. “We started to lose the tires a little bit. So, I just knew I had to be aggressive. I knew they (Foster and Abel) have a championship to worry about, and I just had to get my head down. I really wanted to win today.”