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The NTT IndyCar Series contested its final race of the 2024 season on Sunday, with a championship on the line as well as a custom guitar trophy for the race winner. Drivers sped around the 1.33-mile oval, racing side by side at nearly 200 MPH and providing plenty of action for the fans the turned […]
Drivers raced around the 1.33-mile oval at speeds of nearly 200 MPH, offering exciting action for the fans at the first IndyCar race on the speedway since 2008. The mix of tire and fuel strategies added an element of intrigue, with Firestone introducing two different tire compounds for the event. Colton Herta managed the situation best, securing his first oval victory after leading 24 impressive laps. Pato O’Ward finished a close second, narrowly fending off Josef Newgarden in the final laps. While there were battles for glory, incidents such as Rosenqvist’s crash and Legge’s spin added drama to the 206-lap event. The race ultimately culminated in Palou clinching the championship title, making him the second youngest three-time IndyCar champion in just his fifth year in the series. With nearly a six-month break until the next race, anticipation is high for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in March.
