The incredible Thermal Club hosted a remarkable showcase event after many years. Photo: IndyCar – Chris Owens
The NTT IndyCar Series organized a unique demonstration round this weekend at Thermal Club, where heat races determined the ultimate race winner and the recipient of a substantial cash prize.
Early in the day, two thrilling heat races unfolded, with Alex Palou and Felix Rosenqvist emerging victorious from their pole positions. This guaranteed them spots on the front row for the main event.
Although the early stages of the race were at a slow pace as drivers took extreme measures to preserve their tires, the final laps saw an increase in speed, resulting in intense battles for positions.
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However, Alex Palou proved to be untouchable and claimed the grand prize of $500,000. Scott McLaughlin and Felix Rosenqvist also secured spots on the podium and substantial monetary rewards.
Following this event, there is a significant break in the calendar before the next scoring race in Long Beach. In the meantime, several testing sessions are scheduled to fill the time.
