IndyCar - 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500

The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 returns to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May 2025. This prestigious IndyCar race features 33 drivers competing across 200 laps on the 2.5-mile oval track for a total of 500 miles. Josef Newgarden enters as the defending champion, aiming for a rare three-peat victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Fans attending the 109th Running of the Indianapolis will see drivers piloting Dallara IR18 chassis with the 2025 hybrid engine technology. These IndyCar machines generate additional power from their hybrid units, adding approximately 60 horsepower to the twin-turbocharged V6 engines supplied by Honda and Chevrolet.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway offers an unmatched racing venue with its four distinct turns featuring 9-degree banking. The track surface combines modern asphalt with the famous yard of bricks at the start-finish line, honoring the original brick surface that gave the speedway its "Brickyard" nickname.

The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 includes veteran drivers alongside newcomers. Four rookies join the field against experienced champions. Kyle Larson attempts the challenging "Double Duty" for his second time, racing both the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

This IndyCar event maintains its traditional qualifying format, with bumping expected as more than 33 entries compete for positions. FOX broadcasts the race for the first time in the event's history, bringing fresh coverage to this iconic IndyCar competition.

The winner of the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 will continue time-honored traditions. They will drink milk in Victory Lane, kiss the bricks, and have their likeness added to the prestigious Borg-Warner Trophy. This race brings forward the legacy of the world's largest single-day sporting event while showcasing modern IndyCar technology at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.