Year End Recap
2024
Year in Review - 2024
The editorial staff at IMS.com took a look back at the 10 biggest moments of 2024 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion.
No. 1: Newgarden Goes Back-to-Back in Indy 500 Thriller
Josef Newgarden became just the sixth driver -- and the first since 2002 -- to win consecutive Indianapolis 500s after his scintillating last-lap victory over Pato O'Ward.
No. 2: Larson Wins Brickyard after Strong ‘500’ Debut
Kyle Larson earned his first Brickyard 400 presented by PPG victory in July after being named Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge Rookie of the Year in May.
No. 3: Universe Puts On Amazing Show during Eclipse at IMS
More than 50,000 guests from all 50 states and 34 countries around the world flocked to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, April 8 to stare at the greatest spectacle in the sky during the Total Solar Eclipse Event presented by Purdue University.
No. 4: IMS Adds Horsepower to Big Events in Indy
Indianapolis Motor Speedway aggressively marketed its races and facility during big events around Indianapolis in 2024, including the Taylor Swift Eras Tour stop at Lucas Oil Stadium.
No. 5: Penske Powers to Historic Sweep of Indy Front Row
One team swept the front row for the Indianapolis 500 for the second time, as Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin, Will Power and Josef Newgarden locked out the top three qualifying spots last May. Team Penske first achieved the feat in 1988.
No. 6: Last Chance Qualifying at Indy Delivers More Drama
Last Chance Qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge offered equal amounts of agony and ecstasy for drivers, teams and fans.
No. 7: Palou Boosts Title Run with Dominant Sonsio GP Performance
Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing jump-started his run toward a second consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship with a victory in May on the IMS road course.
No. 8: RLL Breaks Through in IMSA with 1-2 Finish at Indy
Bobby Rahal (photo, center) had plenty to celebrate after the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team finished 1-2 overall in the IMSA Battle on the Bricks in September at IMS.
No. 9: Cannon Fires When It Counts To Win BC39 Thriller
After finishing second in three races at The Dirt Track at IMS, Cannon McIntosh broke through for the biggest win of his USAC career.
No. 10: Herbst Hangs On To Take Wild Xfinity Series Win
A series counting down the top 10 stories of 2024 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway starts with a look back at Riley Herbst's wild win in the Pennzoil 250 presented by Advance Auto Parts.