Who are the 10 best INDYCAR drivers of all time?

The 2025 INDYCAR season has an incredible amount of hype around it after an epic 2024 season that featured seven different drivers winning across 17 total events. That led to a battle for the championship that was settled during the final race. 

With the INDYCAR season starting on March 2 on FOX (and all races this season being broadcast on FOX networks), and a deep group of drivers competing for the win, it got us thinking — who are the best drivers in INDYCAR history? 

If you're looking for a ranking of current drivers only, here are the active rankings.

That said, here are the 10 best INDYCAR drivers of all time.

After making his debut in 1962, Rutherford delivered his first victory just three years later in Atlanta. By the time his career was over, he had competed in 315 races, grabbing pole position in 23 and claiming victory in 27 of them. He won the Indianapolis 500 three times, a mark only nine other drivers have reached.

One of the more recognizable names on the list, Franchitti made 265 INDYCAR starts and collected four championships in the process. He earned 31 wins, claimed 92 podiums and 33 poles over that span. Moreover, he had 119 top-five finishes and currently sits tied for third for most championships of all time.

With 302 starts under his belt, Power is a household name among INDYCAR followers. In that time, Powers has earned two championships with 44 race wins overall. He has also earned an impressive 70 poles. Those 70 poles are the most in INDYCAR history, making him one of the top drivers in the sport's history. 

One of the most famous drivers ever, Unser is scheduled to be a grand marshal for this year's 50th Anniversary Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, a locale he's very familiar with. He's the