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IndyCar 101 Hub: All About the IndyCar Series in 2025
The IndyCar Series is the premier racing category in American motorsport, featuring formula-style cars. Whether you're a new fan or a die-hard enthusiast, the IndyCar 101 hub provides the information and unique insights you’re looking for!
27 full-time cars compete in the championship. In 2024, 43 drivers participated in at least one race, representing 16 different nationalities. The 2025 calendar features 17 races, including street circuits, permanent road courses, and ovals. The Indy 500 is the biggest and most renowned race of the season. All teams use nearly identical Dallara cars. Engines are supplied by Honda and Chevrolet. The series’ rich history dates back to 1909.* The NTT IndyCar Series is managed by INDYCAR LLC, its governing body.
The Name of the Series The History of the IndyCar Series The Cars Participating drivers and teams The Tracks Seasons
The IndyCar Series takes its name from its most iconic race: the Indy 500. The term became prominent in the 1960s and 1970s as the Indianapolis 500 gained importance. The first official use of the name dates back to 1979, when CART split from USAC and created the “CART Indy Car World Series,” where “Indy Car” was written as two separate words.
The “Indy Car” name remained in use until 1996, when Tony George founded the Indy Racing League. At that time, CART lost its license to use the “Indy Car” name. As part of an agreement between CART and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the name “IndyCar” or “Indy Car” could not be used for six years.
In 2003, this restriction expired, and the Indy Racing League was rebranded as the IndyCar Series, a trademark secured by IMS in 1992. The Indy Racing League name was gradually phased out, and in 2011, the parent organization officially became INDYCAR LLC.
Before the adoption of the Indy Car name, the cars were referred to as Championship cars, later abbreviated to Champ Cars. CART used this name for its cars after losing the rights to “Indy Car,” and between 2003 and 2007, Champ Car was also the name of the series itself.
The IndyCar Series boasts a rich history dating back to 1909. Over the years, the series has been governed by several organizations, starting with the AAA from 1909 to 1955. Today, it is overseen by INDYCAR LLC, the successor to the Indy Racing League (IRL).
The series has undergone significant changes over the years. Its cars have seen numerous technological advancements, and the circuits have evolved dramatically. In its early days, races were held on wooden board tracks, dirt tracks, and even beaches. Since 1911, however, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been a mainstay on the calendar as a paved oval.
In 1971, off-road racing was officially abandoned, and races have since been held only on paved ovals, permanent road courses, and street circuits. From 1996 to 2004, the Indy Racing League exclusively ran oval races, while Champ Car abandoned ovals entirely by 2007.
A pivotal moment in the series' history was the "Open Wheel War." In 1996, Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George split from CART’s popular Indy Car World Series to create the Indy Racing League. From 1996 to 2007, the rivalry between the two series resulted in smaller fields and lower viewership.
In 2008, the two series reunited, with the Indy Racing League incorporating key aspects of Champ Car (as CART was renamed in 2003). Despite the merger, the series is still working to regain the audience lost to competitors like NASCAR.
In 2020, INDYCAR LLC was acquired by Penske Entertainment, owned by Team Penske founder Roger Penske.
All teams use the same race car chassis: the Dallara DW12, introduced in 2012, and fitted with a universal aero kit launched in 2018. Depending on the type of circuit, the cars weigh between 751 and 771 kilograms. This makes them heavier than Formula 1 cars but also more robust and cost-effective.
Although all teams use the same chassis, the series is not a complete spec series. Teams are allowed to develop their own dampers, which leads to extensive development programs. Additionally, teams have some flexibility in choosing aerodynamic components.
The cars are powered by 2.2L V6 hybrid turbo engines supplied by Honda and Chevrolet. Depending on the circuit, these engines produce between 650 and 700 horsepower, with an additional 150 horsepower available via the hybrid system during push-to-pass activation. The engines run on a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline.
Check out the differences between IndyCar- and Formula 1 cars
In 2025, 27 cars will compete full-time. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean there will be 27 full-time drivers, as some teams may assign multiple drivers to a single car over the course of the season. While the series is primarily based in the United States, it has a highly international field. In 2024, drivers from 16 different nationalities participated!
The 27 full-time cars are fielded by 11 teams, most of which enter two or three cars each. Ten of these teams are part of the "IndyCar Charter" program, granting them automatic entry into all races except the Indy 500. Prema Racing is the only team not part of this program.
In most races, 27 cars are allowed to participate. If a team enters an extra car, a pre-qualification session will be required, featuring drivers from Prema and any additional entries.
For the Indianapolis 500, the field is capped at 33 cars. If more drivers enter, a special "Last Row Shootout" determines the final grid spots.
The IndyCar Series races on three types of tracks: street circuits, permanent road courses, and ovals. Ovals are further divided into superspeedways and short ovals. The 2025 calendar consists of 17 races: 4 street circuits, 7 permanent road courses, and 6 oval races. This variety demands that IndyCar drivers be true all-rounders!
In 2025, 16 of the 17 races will be held in the United States. The only exception is the Toronto race in Canada. Most races take place in the Midwest, in cities like Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and Detroit. California also features prominently with three races (Long Beach, Laguna Seca, and The Thermal Club).
The most important race of the season is the Indianapolis 500, held every May. It is the largest single-day sporting event in the world! Another iconic race is the Long Beach Grand Prix, held on a street circuit.
Check out the current IndyCar schedule
*) Source: 2006 edition of the Champ Car World Series history guide
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The Name of the Series
The IndyCar Series takes its name from its most iconic race: the Indy 500. The term became prominent in the 1960s and 1970s as the Indianapolis 500 gained importance. The first official use of the name dates back to 1979, when CART split from USAC and created the “CART Indy Car World Series,” where “Indy Car” was written as two separate words.The “Indy Car” name remained in use until 1996, when Tony George founded the Indy Racing League. At that time, CART lost its license to use the “Indy Car” name. As part of an agreement between CART and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the name “IndyCar” or “Indy Car” could not be used for six years.
In 2003, this restriction expired, and the Indy Racing League was rebranded as the IndyCar Series, a trademark secured by IMS in 1992. The Indy Racing League name was gradually phased out, and in 2011, the parent organization officially became INDYCAR LLC.
Before the adoption of the Indy Car name, the cars were referred to as Championship cars, later abbreviated to Champ Cars. CART used this name for its cars after losing the rights to “Indy Car,” and between 2003 and 2007, Champ Car was also the name of the series itself.
The History of the IndyCar Series
The IndyCar Series boasts a rich history dating back to 1909. Over the years, the series has been governed by several organizations, starting with the AAA from 1909 to 1955. Today, it is overseen by INDYCAR LLC, the successor to the Indy Racing League (IRL).The series has undergone significant changes over the years. Its cars have seen numerous technological advancements, and the circuits have evolved dramatically. In its early days, races were held on wooden board tracks, dirt tracks, and even beaches. Since 1911, however, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been a mainstay on the calendar as a paved oval.
In 1971, off-road racing was officially abandoned, and races have since been held only on paved ovals, permanent road courses, and street circuits. From 1996 to 2004, the Indy Racing League exclusively ran oval races, while Champ Car abandoned ovals entirely by 2007.
A pivotal moment in the series' history was the "Open Wheel War." In 1996, Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George split from CART’s popular Indy Car World Series to create the Indy Racing League. From 1996 to 2007, the rivalry between the two series resulted in smaller fields and lower viewership.
In 2008, the two series reunited, with the Indy Racing League incorporating key aspects of Champ Car (as CART was renamed in 2003). Despite the merger, the series is still working to regain the audience lost to competitors like NASCAR.
In 2020, INDYCAR LLC was acquired by Penske Entertainment, owned by Team Penske founder Roger Penske.
The Cars
All teams use the same race car chassis: the Dallara DW12, introduced in 2012, and fitted with a universal aero kit launched in 2018. Depending on the type of circuit, the cars weigh between 751 and 771 kilograms. This makes them heavier than Formula 1 cars but also more robust and cost-effective.Although all teams use the same chassis, the series is not a complete spec series. Teams are allowed to develop their own dampers, which leads to extensive development programs. Additionally, teams have some flexibility in choosing aerodynamic components.
The cars are powered by 2.2L V6 hybrid turbo engines supplied by Honda and Chevrolet. Depending on the circuit, these engines produce between 650 and 700 horsepower, with an additional 150 horsepower available via the hybrid system during push-to-pass activation. The engines run on a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline.
Check out the differences between IndyCar- and Formula 1 cars
Participating drivers and teams
In 2025, 27 cars will compete full-time. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean there will be 27 full-time drivers, as some teams may assign multiple drivers to a single car over the course of the season. While the series is primarily based in the United States, it has a highly international field. In 2024, drivers from 16 different nationalities participated!The 27 full-time cars are fielded by 11 teams, most of which enter two or three cars each. Ten of these teams are part of the "IndyCar Charter" program, granting them automatic entry into all races except the Indy 500. Prema Racing is the only team not part of this program.
In most races, 27 cars are allowed to participate. If a team enters an extra car, a pre-qualification session will be required, featuring drivers from Prema and any additional entries.
For the Indianapolis 500, the field is capped at 33 cars. If more drivers enter, a special "Last Row Shootout" determines the final grid spots.
Tracks
The IndyCar Series races on three types of tracks: street circuits, permanent road courses, and ovals. Ovals are further divided into superspeedways and short ovals. The 2025 calendar consists of 17 races: 4 street circuits, 7 permanent road courses, and 6 oval races. This variety demands that IndyCar drivers be true all-rounders!In 2025, 16 of the 17 races will be held in the United States. The only exception is the Toronto race in Canada. Most races take place in the Midwest, in cities like Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and Detroit. California also features prominently with three races (Long Beach, Laguna Seca, and The Thermal Club).
The most important race of the season is the Indianapolis 500, held every May. It is the largest single-day sporting event in the world! Another iconic race is the Long Beach Grand Prix, held on a street circuit.
Check out the current IndyCar schedule
Seasons
| Year | Champion | #1 points | Runner-up | #2 points | Third place | #3 points | # Races | Series |
| 1909 | George Robertson | 1480 | Louis Chevrolet | 1300 | Joe Nikrent | 1110 | 24 | AAA |
| 1910 | Ray Harroun | 1240 | Joe Dawson | 1095 | Al Livingston | 1020 | 19 | AAA |
| 1911 | Ralph Mulford | 1545 | Charles Merz | 1080 | David Bruce-Brown | 1070 | 21 | AAA |
| 1912 | Ralph DePalma | 2000 | Teddy Tetzlaff | 1900 | Joe Dawson | 1000 | 17 | AAA |
| 1913 | Earl Cooper | 2610 | Jules Goux | 1000 | Ralph Mulford | 770 | 14 | AAA |
| 1914 | Ralph DePalma | 2045 | Eddie Pullen | 1720 | Barney Oldfield | 1035 | 15 | AAA |
| 1915 | Earl Cooper | 3780 | Dario Resta | 3320 | Gil Anderson | 2590 | 27 | AAA |
| 1916 | Dario Resta | 4100 | John Aitken | 3440 | Eddie Rickenbacker | 2910 | 15 | AAA |
| 1917 | Earl Cooper | 1095 | Louis Chevrolet | 1041 | Ralph Mulford | 868 | 21 | AAA |
| 1918 | Ralph Mulford | 500 | Louis Chevrolet | 495 | Eddie Hearne | 370 | 15 | AAA |
| 1919 | Howard Wilcox | 1110 | Eddie Hearne | 1070 | Gaston Chevrolet | 990 | 18 | AAA |
| 1920 | Tommy Milton | 2230 | Jimmy Murphy | 1805 | Gaston Chevrolet | 1135 | 11 | AAA |
| 1921 | Tommy Milton | 2095 | Roscoe Sarles | 1980 | Eddie Hearne | 1399 | 20 | AAA |
| 1922 | Jimmy Murphy | 3420 | Tommy Milton | 1910 | Harry Hartz | 1788 | 18 | AAA |
| 1923 | Eddie Hearne | 1882 | Jimmy Murphy | 1350 | Bennett Hill | 955 | 8 | AAA |
| 1924 | Jimmy Murphy | 1595 | Earl Cooper | 1240 | Bennett Hill | 1214 | 9 | AAA |
| 1925 | Peter DePaolo | 3250 | Tommy Milton | 1735 | Harry Hartz | 1640 | 11 | AAA |
| 1926 | Harry Hartz | 2954 | Frank Lockhart | 1830 | Peter DePaolo | 1500 | 26 | AAA |
| 1927 | Peter DePaolo | 1440 | Frank Lockhart | 1040 | George Souders | 1000 | 11 | AAA |
| 1928 | Louis Meyer | 1596 | Ray Keech | 915 | Lou Moore | 406 | 7 | AAA |
| 1929 | Louis Meyer | 1330 | Ray Keech | 1000 | Wilbur Shaw | 260 | 5 | AAA |
| 1930 | Billy Arnold | 1027.5 | Bill Cantlon | 653 | Bill Cummins | 650.4 | 8 | AAA |
| 1931 | Louis Schneider | 712.5 | Fred Frame | 540 | Ralph Hepburn | 362 | 7 | AAA |
| 1932 | Bob Carey | 815 | Fred Frame | 710 | Howard Wilcox | 610 | 6 | AAA |
| 1933 | Louis Meyer | 610 | Lou Moore | 530 | Wilbuw Shaw | 450 | 3 | AAA |
| 1934 | Bill Cummins | 681.72 | Mouri Rose | 530 | Russ Snowberger | 300 | 4 | AAA |
| 1935 | Kelly Pitillo | 890 | Bill Cummins | 630 | Wilbur Shaw | 550 | 6 | AAA |
| 1936 | Mauri Rose | 1020 | Louis Meyer | 1000 | Ted Horn | 825 | 4 | AAA |
| 1937 | Wilbur Shaw | 1135 | Ted Horn | 750 | Bernd Rosemeyer | 600 | 3 | AAA |
| 1938 | Floyd Roberts | 1000 | Wilbur Shaw | 825 | Chet Miller | 675 | 2 | AAA |
| 1939 | Wilbur Shaw | 1000 | Jimmy Snyder | 825 | Ted Horn | 685 | 3 | AAA |
| 1940 | Rex Mays | 1225 | Wilbur Shaw | 1000 | Mauri Rose | 675 | 3 | AAA |
| 1941 | Rex Mays | 1225 | Ralph Hepburn | 550 | Cliff Bergere | 450 | 3 | AAA |
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| 1946 | Ted Horn | 1360 | Emil Andres | 1260 | George Robson | 1220 | 6 | AAA |
| 1947 | Ted Horn | 1920 | Bill Holland | 1610 | Mauri Rose | 1000 | 11 | AAA |
| 1948 | Ted Horn | 1880 | Myron Fohr | 1159 | Mauri Rose | 1000 | 12 | AAA |
| 1949 | Johnnie Parsons | 2280 | Myron Fohr | 1790 | Bill Holland | 1420 | 14 | AAA |
| 1950 | Henry Banks | 1390 | Walt Faulkner | 1317 | Johnnie Parsons | 1313 | 13 | AAA |
| 1951 | Tony Bettenhausen | 2556.6 | Henry Banks | 1856.6 | Walt Faulkner | 1513.6 | 15 | AAA |
| 1952 | Chuck Stevenson | 1440 | Troy Ruttman | 1410 | Sam Hanks | 1390 | 12 | AAA |
| 1953 | Sam Hanks | 1659.5 | Jack McGrath | 1250 | Bill Vukovich | 1000 | 12 | AAA |
| 1954 | Jimmy Bryan | 2630 | Manuel Ayulo | 1290 | Jack McGrath | 1220 | 13 | AAA |
| 1955 | Bob Sweikert | 2290 | Jimmy Bryan | 1480 | Johnny Tomson | 1380 | 11 | AAA |
| 1956 | Jimmy Bryan | 1860 | Pat Flaherty | 1500 | Don Freeland | 1280 | 12 | USAC |
| 1957 | Jimmy Bryan | 1650 | Jim Rathman | 1470 | George Amick | 1400 | 13 | USAC |
| 1958 | Tony Bettenhausen | 1830 | George Amick | 1640 | Johnny Tomson | 1520 | 13 | USAC |
| 1959 | Rodger Ward | 2400 | Tony Bettenhausen | 1430 | Johnny Tomson | 1400 | 13 | USAC |
| 1960 | A.J. Foyt | 1680 | Rodger Ward | 1390 | Don Branson | 1220 | 12 | USAC |
| 1961 | A.J. Foyt | 2150 | Eddie Sachs | 1760 | Rodger Ward | 1680 | 12 | USAC |
| 1962 | Rodger Ward | 2460 | A.J. Foyt | 1950 | Parnelli Jones | 1760 | 13 | USAC |
| 1963 | A.J. Foyt | 2950 | Rodger Ward | 2210 | Jim McElreath | 1655 | 12 | USAC |
| 1964 | A.J. Foyt | 2900 | Rodger Ward | 2128 | Lloyd Ruby | 1752 | 13 | USAC |
| 1965 | Mario Andretti | 3110 | A.J. Foyt | 2500 | Jim McElreath | 2035 | 18 | USAC |
| 1966 | Mario Andretti | 3070 | Jim McElreath | 2430 | Gordon Johncock | 2050 | 16 | USAC |
| 1967 | A.J. Foyt | 3440 | Mario Andretti | 3360 | Bobby Unser | 3020 | 21 | USAC |
| 1968 | Bobby Unser | 4330 | Mario Andretti | 4319 | Al Unser | 2895 | 28 | USAC |
| 1969 | Mario Andretti | 5025 | Al Unser | 2630 | Bobby Unser | 2585 | 24 | USAC |
| 1970 | Al Unser | 5130 | Bobby Unser | 2260 | Jim McElreath | 2060 | 18 | USAC |
| 1971 | Joe Leonard | 3016 | A.J. Foyt | 2320 | Bill Vukovich Jr. | 2250 | 12 | USAC |
| 1972 | Joe Leonard | 3460 | Bill Vukovich Jr. | 2200 | Roger McCluskey | 1970 | 10 | USAC |
| 1973 | Roger McCluskey | 3705 | Wally Dallenbach | 2620 | Johnny Rutherford | 2595 | 16 | USAC |
| 1974 | Bobby Unser | 4870 | Johnny Rutherford | 3650 | Gordon Johncock | 3050 | 14 | USAC |
| 1975 | A.J. Foyt | 4920 | Johnny Rutherford | 3650 | Bobby Unser | 2480 | 13 | USAC |
| 1976 | Gordon Johncock | 4240 | Johnny Rutherford | 4220 | Wally Dallenbach | 3105 | 13 | USAC |
| 1977 | Tom Sneva | 3965 | Al Unser | 3030 | A.J. FoytJohnny Rutherford | 28402840 | 14 | USAC |
| 1978 | Tom Sneva | 4153 | Al Unser | 4031 | Gordon Johncock | 3548 | 18 | USAC |
| 1979 | A.J. Foyt | 3320 | Bill Vukovich Jr. | 1770 | Tom Bigelow | 1305 | 7 | USAC |
| 1979 | Rick Mears | 4060 | Bobby Unser | 3780 | Gordon Johnock | 2211 | 12 | CART |
| 1980 | Johnny Rutherford | 4723 | Bobby Unser | 3714 | Tom Sneva | 2930 | 12 | CART |
| 1981 | Rick Mears | 304 | Bill Alsup | 177 | Pancho Carter | 168 | 15 | CART |
| 1982 | Rick Mears | 294 | Bobby Rahal | 242 | Mario Andretti | 188 | 11 | CART |
| 1983 | Al Unser | 151 | Teo Fabi | 146 | Mario Andretti | 133 | 13 | CART |
| 1984 | Mario Andretti | 176 | Tom Sneva | 163 | Bobby Rahal | 137 | 16 | CART |
| 1985 | Al Unser | 151 | Al Unser Jr. | 150 | Bobby Rahal | 134 | 15 | CART |
| 1986 | Bobby Rahal | 179 | Michael Andretti | 171 | Danny Sullivan | 147 | 17 | CART |
| 1987 | Bobby Rahal | 188 | Michael Andretti | 158 | Al Unser Jr. | 107 | 15 | CART |
| 1988 | Danny Sullivan | 182 | Al Unser Jr. | 149 | Bobby Rahal | 136 | 15 | CART |
| 1989 | Emerson Fittipaldi | 196 | Rick Mears | 186 | Michael Andretti | 150 | 15 | CART |
| 1990 | Al Unser Jr. | 210 | Michael Andretti | 181 | Rick Mears | 168 | 16 | CART |
| 1991 | Michael Andretti | 234 | Bobby Rahal | 200 | Al Unser Jr. | 197 | 17 | CART |
| 1992 | Bobby Rahal | 196 | Michael Andetti | 192 | Al Unser Jr. | 169 | 16 | CART |
| 1993 | Nigel Mansell | 191 | Emerson Fittipaldi | 183 | Paul Tracy | 157 | 16 | CART |
| 1994 | Al Unser Jr. | 225 | Emerson Fittipaldi | 178 | Paul Tracy | 152 | 16 | CART |
| 1995 | Jacques Villeneuve | 172 | Al Unser Jr. | 161 | Bobby Rahal | 128 | 17 | CART |
| 1996 | Jimmy Vasser | 154 | Michael Andretti | 132 | Alex Zanardi | 132 | 16 | CART |
| 1996 | Buzz Calkins | 246 | Scott Sharp | 246 | Robbie Buhl | 240 | 3 | IRL |
| 1997 | Alex Zanardi | 195 | Gil de Ferran | 162 | Jimmy Vasser | 144 | 17 | CART |
| 1997 | Tony Stewart | 278 | Davey Hamilton | 272 | Eddie Cheever Jr. | 230 | 10 | IRL |
| 1998 | Alex Zanardi | 285 | Jimmy Vasser | 169 | Dario Franchitti | 160 | 19 | CART |
| 1998 | Kenny Brack | 332 | Davey Hamilton | 292 | Tony Stewart | 289 | 11 | IRL |
| 1999 | Juan Pablo Montoya | 212 | Dario Franchitti | 212 | Paul Tracy | 161 | 20 | CART |
| 1999 | Greg Ray | 293 | Kenny Brack | 256 | Mark Dismore | 240 | 10 | IRL |
| 2000 | Gil de Ferran | 168 | Adrian Fernandez | 158 | Roberto Moreno | 147 | 20 | CART |
| 2000 | Buddy Lazier | 290 | Scott Goodyear | 272 | Eddie Cheever Jr. | 257 | 9 | IRL |
| 2001 | Gil de Ferran | 199 | Kenny Brack | 163 | Michael Andretti | 147 | 20 | CART |
| 2001 | Sam Hornish Jr. | 503 | Buddy Lazier | 398 | Scott Sharp | 355 | 13 | IRL |
| 2002 | Cristiano da Matta | 237 | Bruno Junqueira | 164 | Patrick Carpentier | 157 | 19 | CART |
| 2002 | Sam Hornish Jr. | 531 | Helio Castroneves | 511 | Gil de Ferran | 443 | 15 | IRL |
| 2003 | Paul Tracy | 226 | Bruno Junqueira | 199 | Michel Jourdain Jr. | 195 | 18 | Champ Car |
| 2003 | Scott Dixon | 507 | Gil de Ferran | 498 | Helio Castroneves | 484 | 16 | IRL |
| 2004 | Sebastien Bourdais | 369 | Bruno Junqueira | 341 | Patrick Carpentier | 266 | 14 | Champ Car |
| 2004 | Tony Kanaan | 618 | Dan Wheldon | 533 | Buddy Rice | 485 | 16 | IRL |
| 2005 | Sebastien Bourdais | 348 | Oriol Servia | 288 | Justin Wilson | 265 | 13 | Champ Car |
| 2005 | Dan Wheldon | 628 | Tony Kanaan | 548 | Sam Hornish Jr. | 512 | 17 | IRL |
| 2006 | Sebastien Bourdais | 387 | Justin Wilson | 298 | A.J. Allmendinger | 285 | 14 | Champ Car |
| 2006 | Sam Hornish Jr. | 475 | Dan Wheldon | 475 | Helio Castroneves | 473 | 14 | IRL |
| 2007 | Sebastien Bourdais | 364 | Justin Wilson | 281 | Robert Doornbos | 268 | 14 | Champ Car |
| 2007 | Dario Franchitti | 637 | Scott Dixon | 624 | Tony Kanaan | 576 | 17 | IRL |
| 2008 | Scott Dixon | 646 | Helio Castroneves | 629 | Tony Kanaan | 513 | 18 | IndyCar |
| 2009 | Dario Franchitti | 616 | Scott Dixon | 605 | Ryan Briscoe | 604 | 17 | IndyCar |
| 2010 | Dario Franchitti | 602 | Will Power | 597 | Scott Dixon | 547 | 17 | IndyCar |
| 2011 | Dario Franchitti | 573 | Will Power | 555 | Scott Dixon | 518 | 17 | IndyCar |
| 2012 | Ryan Hunter-Reay | 468 | Will Power | 465 | Scott Dixon | 435 | 15 | IndyCar |
| 2013 | Scott Dixon | 577 | Helio Castroneves | 550 | Simon Pagenaud | 508 | 19 | IndyCar |
| 2014 | Will Power | 671 | Helio Castroneves | 609 | Scott Dixon | 604 | 18 | IndyCar |
| 2015 | Juan Pablo Montoya | 556 | Scott Dixon | 556 | Will Power | 492 | 16 | IndyCar |
| 2016 | Simon Pagenaud | 655 | Will Power | 532 | Helio Castroneves | 504 | 16 | IndyCar |
| 2017 | Josef Newgarden | 642 | Simon Pagenaud | 629 | Scott Dixon | 621 | 17 | IndyCar |
| 2018 | Scott Dixon | 678 | Alexander Rossi | 621 | Will Power | 582 | 17 | IndyCar |
| 2019 | Josef Newgarden | 641 | Simon Pagenaud | 616 | Alexander Rossi | 608 | 17 | IndyCar |
| 2020 | Scott Dixon | 537 | Josef Newgarden | 521 | Colton Herta | 421 | 14 | IndyCar |
| 2021 | Alex Palou | 549 | Josef Newgarden | 511 | Pato O'Ward | 487 | 16 | IndyCar |
| 2022 | Will Power | 560 | Josef Newgarden | 544 | Scott Dixon | 521 | 17 | IndyCar |
| 2023 | Alex Palou | 656 | Scott Dixon | 578 | Scott McLaughlin | 488 | 17 | IndyCar |
| 2024 | Alex Palou | 544 | Colton Herta | 513 | Scott McLaughlin | 505 | 17 | IndyCar |
*) Source: 2006 edition of the Champ Car World Series history guide