The IndyCar Series announced the race format for the $1 Million Challenge exhibition on 22-24 March at The Thermal Club.
The event, located just outside of Palm Springs, California, will feature a two-day Open Test, along with group qualifying sessions, two heat races and a 12-car “all-star” battle for a purse of $1.756 million – the largest purse for an IndyCar Series race outside of the Indianapolis 500. A non-points paying event, this will mark the first time since 2008 that IndyCar a race that does not count toward the championship.
A new set of Firestone tires will be allotted for the heat races, with pit stops only allowed for emergency service only. Tires used during qualifying will be the only approved replacement tire and must be approved by IndyCar. A car making an adjustment not deemed emergency in nature will be disqualified. Similar to qualifying, cars will have 40s of push-to-pass for each race. The top six advancing cars from each heat race will make up the 12-car field for the main event.
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