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Participants in the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 were awarded a staggering amount of money for their efforts. The total prize purse for all 33 drivers was revealed to be $30,906,400, well above recent figures and setting a new record in the process. In fact, each of the past four years had been records […]
Participants in the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 were awarded a total prize purse of $30,906,400, setting a new record.
The winner, Felix Rosenqvist, received a record share of $4.34 million, thanks to the significant increase in the total purse.
All entries inside the Leaders Circle received an extra $500,000, contributing to the boost in prize money this year.
Despite drivers receiving less than the total award due to team contracts, participation in the Indy 500 opens up numerous opportunities for them.
Felix Rosenqvist’s victory not only made history but also gave him a strong bargaining chip as his contract with Meyer Shank Racing nears its end.
