IndyCar on FOX primer: 25 key questions answered for the 2025 season

Josef Newgarden is a popular driver because he has won back-to-back Indianapolis 500s. And people might wonder where he's from after seeing his name. 

Here’s your answer: He’s from the United States. Hendersonville, Tenn., to be exact. And currently, he lives in Nashville.

Newgarden not only has two Indy 500 trophies, but he also has been roasted by Tom Brady in a commercial.

You might have seen some of those flashy ads during FOX’s NFL coverage or on social media platforms. There’s even one with Alex Palou kissing bricks, which might make you wonder how many Indy 500s he's won.

Here’s your answer: None. The three-time IndyCar champion has never won the Indy 500. He has never won on any oval track.

Have you learned something yet? 

While those facts are common knowledge to the avid IndyCar fan, more casual sports fans might not have known these nuggets. But with IndyCar coming to FOX for its entire 2025 season, we know some people will be taking a closer look at the sport than they have in the past.

So here’s an answer to 25 questions about the 2025 IndyCar season. If you’re new here, hopefully this is informative. If you’re an avid fan, hopefully this gets you jonesing for the season to start.

When Does The Season Start?

Glad you asked. The season opens March 2 with the St. Petersburg Grand Prix. St. Pete has opened the IndyCar season for 13 of the last 16 years. Two of those were 2020 and 2021, when season schedules were impacted by COVID.

How Many Races?

The IndyCar season is 17 races at 16 venues, with one double-header weekend at Iowa.

When Does The Season Finish?

Labor Day weekend closes out the 2025 IndyCar season, with an Aug. 31 race at Nashville Superspeedway.

When Is The Indianapolis 500?

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