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IndyCar tested out a new race format this past weekend, hosting an open test session and exhibition round at the
The $1 Million Challenge featured a unique format with two heat races and a 20-lap sprint to determine the winner on Sunday morning. Drivers had to manage their tires for all 20 laps, as hot pit stops were not allowed, resulting in a strategic race. Despite dominating the event, Alex Palou suggested future races at the club track should award points in addition to cash prizes. The initial event at the Thermal Club was not a typical points-paying race due to the facilities not being suitable for a full championship round. Palou proposed some rule changes for future exhibition events to enhance on-track excitement. The next round of the 2024 IndyCar championship will be on April 21 in Long Beach, California.
