$1 Million Challenge

March 22 - 24 |Thermal, California

Mar 24 2024 • On Track Highlights

Race Highlights: $1 Million Challenge at Thermal

Who was on the money at The Thermal Club? Catch up on the top moments from the $1 Million Challenge in under 5 minutes.

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Track Details

The Thermal Club

20 Laps 61.34 miles

The Thermal Club

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The Twin Palms layout at the Thermal Club is a 3.067-mile (4.82-km) raceway which includes most of that South Palm circuit and adds a highly demanding trajectory on top to get to a total of 17 turns. The layout consists of sweepers, tight corners, long straightaways, and elevation changes, providing a proper driving and engineering challenge to teams.

Event News

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INDYCAR.com Staff

Watch Episode 2 of ‘100 Days To Indy’ Tonight on The CW

The compelling drama of the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season continues to take center stage in the documentary series.

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INDYCAR.com Staff

Malukas Out for Long Beach; Ilott Stays In for Indy Open Test

British driver Callum Ilott will continue to substitute for the injured David Malukas on April 10-11 at IMS.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Veteran Fittipaldi Gaining Experience like Rookie with RLL

Pietro Fittipaldi (photo) is racing a full NTT INDYCAR SERIES season in 2024 for the first time, with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Siegel Satisfied with Strides Made in Debut at Thermal

Nolan Siegel (photo, left) credited INDYCAR SERIES veteran and Dale Coyne Racing teammate Jack Harvey (photo, right) with providing great guidance during his debut.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Ilott Hits All The Right Notes in Audition with Arrow McLaren

Callum Ilott (photo) was fourth quickest overall during two days of testing last week at The Thermal Club in his substitute role with Arrow McLaren.

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INDYCAR.com Staff

Inside Line: Strongest 2024 Start?

After their strong start to the season, it should come as no surprise to see Felix Rosenqvist (front, photo) and Meyer Shank Racing competing among the elite for the rest of 2024.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Palou Jumps to No. 1 after Thermal Romp

There's a new power trio atop the NTT INDYCAR SERIES (photo, from left): Scott McLaughlin, Alex Palou and Felix Rosenqvist.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Thermal

Alex Palou (photo) sent a clear message to his rivals with his dominance, and other takeaways from The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Elway Won’t Pass Up Chance for INDYCAR Ride

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at The Thermal Club.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Slow Cooking: Herta Uses Unique Tire Strategy To Cash In

Colton Herta (photo) and strategist Rob Edwards decided to avoid tire wear in the first half of the Sprint for the Purse at The Thermal Club.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Senior Staff Writer

Palou Dominates Sprint for the Purse, Pockets $500,000

Alex Palou (photo) led all 20 laps from the pole to win the Sprint for the Purse in The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge.

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Rosenqvist, Palou Win Thermal Heat Races from Front

Heat 1 winner Felix Rosenqvist (photo) will start second in The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge Sprint for the Purse.

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Driver Interviews: Open Test Session 1 at Thermal

INDYCAR is back at The Thermal Club. Hear from the drivers during the Open Test 1.

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Driver Interviews: Open Test Session 2 at Thermal

Whole lot of laps turned around The Thermal Club. Hear from the drivers during the Open Test 2 for The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge.

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On Track Highlights

Top Moments: Open Test Session 1 from Thermal

All the must-see moments you may have missed from Open Test 1 ahead of Sunday's $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club.

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On Track Highlights

Top Moments: Open Test Session 2 from Thermal

Who paced the field in the second on-track session of the weekend at The Thermal Club? Catch up on the must-see highlights you may have missed.

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Event Preview: $1 Million Challenge

Time for something completely different. Here’s everything you need to know heading into The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge.

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Track Walk: $1 Million Challenge

A weekend like none other. Get an insiders look at the track layout and how drivers are feeling ahead of the $1 Million Challenge. Conor Daly breaks it all down from The Thermal Club.

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Driver Interviews: Open Test Session 3 at Thermal

Three test sessions down, one final test session to go. Hear from the drivers during the third Open Test session for The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge.

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Driver Interviews: Open Test Session 4 at Thermal

Testing complete - time to prepare for the qualification heat races. Hear from the drivers during the final Open Test session for The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge.

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Driver Interviews: $1 Million Challenge Qualifications at Thermal

Hear from the drivers following qualifying for The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge.

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On Track Highlights

Top Moments: Open Test Session 3 from Thermal

Relive the must-see moments from the third on-track session of the weekend at The Thermal Club in Southern California.

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On Track Highlights

Top Moments: Open Test Session 4 from Thermal

Watch extended highlights from the fourth on-track tune-up session ahead of the $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club.

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Over The Wall: Scott McLaughlin

Scott McLaughlin, golf fanatic. Go "Over the Wall" with the Team Penske driver and motorsports content creator Ash Vandelay as they talk sports heroes, off-track activities and more from The Thermal Club.

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$1 Million Challenge: Qualifying Explainer

There’s a new wrinkle added to qualifying at The Thermal Club. Conor Daly breaks down what it means for the drivers.

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On Track Highlights

Qualification Highlights: $1 Million Challenge at Thermal

The Heat Race linueps are set. Watch all the action from group qualifying for the $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club in under 5 minutes.

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Driver Interviews: $1 Million Challenge at Thermal

Things got a little hot-and-heavy during the opening heat races and the all-star race. Hear from the drivers following The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge.

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On Track Highlights

Race Highlights: $1 Million Challenge at Thermal

Who was on the money at The Thermal Club? Catch up on the top moments from the $1 Million Challenge in under 5 minutes.

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On Track Highlights

All Angles: Multiple Cars Involved in Heat 1 Incident

Chaos in Coachella! Watch as Romain Grosjean and multiple cars are involved in a Lap 1 incident to open Heat 1 for the $1 Million Challenge at Thermal.

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On Track Highlights

Best Passes: $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club

From fierce, wheel-to-wheel battles to teammates duking it out, these are the top passes from The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge.

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On Track Highlights

Extended Race Highlights: 2024 The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge

With big bucks on the line, anything can happen. Find out which driver secured the bag in Sunday's $1 Million Challenge from The Thermal Club.

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On Track Highlights

Extended Onboards: $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club

Two heat races. One finale race. All in pursuit of the bag. Ride onboard with INDYCAR drivers during The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge.

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On Track Highlights

Checkered Flag Radios: The Thermal Club

Hear from some of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers and their teams as they take the checkered flag in the $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club.

Previous Winners

2025

Alex

Palou