2024 $1 Million Challenge
Race details | ||
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Date | March 24, 2024 | |
Official name | $1 Million Challenge | |
Location | Thermal, California | |
Course | Permanent circuit 3.067 mi (4.936 km) | |
Distance | All-Star Race 20 Laps 61.34 mi (98.72 km) | |
Heat 1 | ||
Pole | ||
Driver | ![]() | Meyer Shank Racing |
Time | 01:38.5831 | |
Fastest Lap | ||
Driver | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing |
Time | 01:40.7795 (lap 3) | |
Podium | ||
First | ![]() | Meyer Shank Racing |
Second | ![]() | Team Penske |
Third | ![]() | Team Penske |
Heat 2 | ||
Pole | ||
Driver | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing |
Time | 01:38.5675 | |
Fastest Lap | ||
Driver | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing |
Time | 01:39.8051 (lap 3) | |
Podium | ||
First | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing |
Second | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing |
Third | ![]() | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing |
Feature Race | ||
Pole | ||
Driver | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing |
Time | 01:38.5675 | |
Fastest Lap | ||
Driver | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing |
Time | 01:41.6145 (lap 12) | |
Podium | ||
First | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing |
Second | ![]() | Team Penske |
Third | ![]() | Meyer Shank Racing |
The 2024 $1 Million Challenge was a non-championship round held as part of the 2024 IndyCar Series. The race was held on March 24, 2024 at The Thermal Club private race resort in Thermal, California. The feature race consisted of 20 laps and was won by Álex Palou.[1]
Entry list
Key | Meaning |
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R | Rookie |
W | Past winner |
Qualifying
Qualifying started at 5:00 PM PT on March 23, 2024. The 27 entries were divided into two groups determined by a random draw, with each group competing in separate heat races.[3][4] Drivers were permitted to use up to 40 seconds of push-to-pass, marking the first time competitors have been allowed to use PTP during an IndyCar quali session.[5]
Heat 1 Qualifying
- Group 1[4]
Pos | No. | Driver | Team | Engine | Time | Final grid |
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1 | 60 | ![]() | Meyer Shank Racing | Honda | 01:38.5831 | 1 |
2 | 3 | ![]() | Team Penske | Chevrolet | 01:38.6068 | 2 |
3 | 21 | ![]() | Ed Carpenter Racing | Chevrolet | 01:38.6283 | 3 |
4 | 45 | ![]() | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | Honda | 01:38.6394 | 4 |
5 | 2 | ![]() | Team Penske | Chevrolet | 01:38.7926 | 5 |
6 | 12 | ![]() | Team Penske | Chevrolet | 01:38.8056 | 6 |
7 | 77 | ![]() | Juncos Hollinger Racing | Chevrolet | 01:38.8774 | 7 |
8 | 78 | ![]() | Juncos Hollinger Racing | Chevrolet | 01:39.5994 | 8 |
9 | 9 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 01:39.7074 | 9 |
10 | 14 | ![]() | A. J. Foyt Enterprises | Chevrolet | 01:39.7400 | 10 |
11 | 26 | ![]() | Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian | Honda | 01:39.8331 | 11 |
12 | 18 | ![]() | Dale Coyne Racing | Honda | 01:40.1218 | 12 |
13 | 27 | ![]() | Andretti Global | Honda | 01:40.1268 | 13 |
14 | 41 | ![]() | A. J. Foyt Enterprises | Chevrolet | 01:41.5352 | 14 |
Source:[6] |
- Notes
- Bold text indicates fastest time set in session.
Heat 2 Qualifying
- Group 2[4]
Pos | No. | Driver | Team | Engine | Time | Final grid |
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1 | 10 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 01:38.5675 | 1 |
2 | 11 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 01:38.7575 | 2 |
3 | 15 | ![]() | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | Honda | 01:38.9723 | 3 |
4 | 8 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 01:39.0685 | 4 |
5 | 66 | ![]() | Meyer Shank Racing | Honda | 01:39.0820 | 5 |
6 | 30 | ![]() | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | Honda | 01:39.1117 | 6 |
7 | 7 | ![]() | Arrow McLaren | Chevrolet | 01:39.1140 | 7 |
8 | 6 | ![]() | Arrow McLaren | Chevrolet | 01:39.2575 | 8 |
9 | 5 | ![]() | Arrow McLaren | Chevrolet | 01:39.4293 | 9 |
10 | 4 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 01:39.9502 | 10 |
11 | 20 | ![]() | Ed Carpenter Racing | Chevrolet | 01:40.2820 | 11 |
12 | 51 | ![]() | Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing | Honda | 01:40.7843 | 12 |
13 | 28 | ![]() | Andretti Global | Honda | No Time | 13 |
Source:[7] |
- Notes
- Bold text indicates fastest time set in session.
Results
The event started at 9:15 am PT on March 24, 2024.
Each heat race was 10 laps or 20 minutes. The top six finishers from each heat advanced to the All-Star Race. The faster of the two heat winners in qualifying earned pole for the feature race, and determined grid positioning. The feature race was 20 laps, with a half-time break at lap 10.[3]
Heat 1
Pos | No. | Driver | Team | Engine | Laps | Time/Retired | Grid |
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1 | 60 | ![]() | Meyer Shank Racing | Honda | 8 | 13:30.9622 | 1 |
2 | 3 | ![]() | Team Penske | Chevrolet | 8 | +0.4971 | 2 |
3 | 2 | ![]() | Team Penske | Chevrolet | 8 | +1.7664 | 5 |
4 | 45 | ![]() | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | Honda | 8 | +6.3835 | 4 |
5 | 78 | ![]() | Juncos Hollinger Racing | Chevrolet | 8 | +8.7479 | 8 |
6 | 26 | ![]() | Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian | Honda | 8 | +15.8230 | 11 |
7 | 18 | ![]() | Dale Coyne Racing | Honda | 8 | +16.4113 | 12 |
8 | 14 | ![]() | A.J. Foyt Enterprises | Chevrolet | 8 | +17.0148 | 10 |
9 | 12 | ![]() | Team Penske | Chevrolet | 8 | +17.8747 | 6 |
10 | 27 | ![]() | Andretti Global | Honda | 8 | +21.4089 | 13 |
11 | 41 | ![]() | A.J. Foyt Enterprises | Chevrolet | 8 | +21.7870 | 14 |
12 | 9 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 8 | +25.7655 | 9 |
13 | 21 | ![]() | Ed Carpenter Racing | Chevrolet | 0 | Contact | 3 |
14 | 77 | ![]() | Juncos Hollinger Racing | Chevrolet | 0 | Contact | 7 |
Fastest lap: ![]() | |||||||
Source:[8] |
Heat 2
Pos | No. | Driver | Team | Engine | Laps | Time/Retired | Grid |
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1 | 10 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 10 | 16:50.6089 | 1 |
2 | 11 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 10 | +5.3375 | 2 |
3 | 15 | ![]() | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | Honda | 10 | +18.0911 | 3 |
4 | 8 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 10 | +18.9634 | 4 |
5 | 30 | ![]() | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | Honda | 10 | +19.7151 | 6 |
6 | 7 | ![]() | Arrow McLaren | Chevrolet | 10 | +20.3456 | 7 |
7 | 5 | ![]() | Arrow McLaren | Chevrolet | 10 | +21.0031 | 9 |
8 | 66 | ![]() | Meyer Shank Racing | Honda | 10 | +23.1783 | 5 |
9 | 6 | ![]() | Arrow McLaren | Chevrolet | 10 | +23.3908 | 8 |
10 | 20 | ![]() | Ed Carpenter Racing | Chevrolet | 10 | +24.1938 | 11 |
11 | 4 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 10 | +25.8233 | 10 |
12 | 28 | ![]() | Andretti Global | Honda | 10 | +26.5815 | 13 |
13 | 51 | ![]() | Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing | Honda | 10 | +28.8333 | 12 |
Fastest lap: ![]() | |||||||
Source:[9] |
All-Star Race
Pos | No. | Driver | Team | Engine | Laps | Time/Retired | Grid |
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1 | 10 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 20 | 39:30.2292 | 1 |
2 | 3 | ![]() | Team Penske | Chevrolet | 20 | +5.7929 | 4 |
3 | 60 | ![]() | Meyer Shank Racing | Honda | 20 | +9.7587 | 2 |
4 | 26 | ![]() | Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian | Honda | 20 | +13.1126 | 12 |
5 | 11 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 20 | +15.0938 | 3 |
6 | 8 | ![]() | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | 20 | +16.1064 | 7 |
7 | 7 | ![]() | Arrow McLaren | Chevrolet | 20 | +16.5393 | 10 |
8 | 2 | ![]() | Team Penske | Chevrolet | 20 | +17.6675 | 6 |
9 | 45 | ![]() | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | Honda | 20 | +19.7073 | 11 |
10 | 78 | ![]() | Juncos Hollinger Racing | Chevrolet | 20 | +20.4100 | 9 |
11 | 15 | ![]() | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | Honda | 9 | Mechanical | 5 |
DSQ | 30 | ![]() | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | Honda | Disqualified | 8 | |
Fastest lap: ![]() | |||||||
Source:[10] |
Footnotes
- ^ Pole position for the main race was determined by the fastest qualifying time of the two heat winners.
References
- ^ Gintz, Alex (March 24, 2024). "Alex Palou Maintains Control, Wins at Thermal Club". Frontstretch. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ Barnes, Joey (March 22, 2024). "IndyCar Thermal Club: Staft Times, How To Watch On TV, Entry List & More". Motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Chapman, Simon. "ULTIMATE GUIDE: Why IndyCar's $1 Million Challenge race has so much intrigue attached". Nine's Wide World of Sports. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Qualification Groups" (PDF). indycar.com. March 22, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ Pruett, Marshall (March 14, 2024). "IndyCar sets Thermal race format". RACER. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "Qualifications - Group 1" (PDF). indycar.com. March 23, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "Qualifications - Group 2" (PDF). indycar.com. March 23, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "Official Final Results Heat Race 1" (PDF). Indy Racing Information System. 24 March 2024.
- ^ "Official Final Results Heat Race 2" (PDF). Indy Racing Information System. 24 March 2024.
- ^ "Official Final Results All-Star Race" (PDF). Indy Racing Information System. 24 March 2024.
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26 Herta 27 Kirkwood | 28 Ericsson | 4 Simpson 8 Lundqvist | 9 Dixon 10 Palou | 11 Armstrong | 5 O'Ward 6 Siegel | 7 Rossi | 20 Rasmussen / Carpenter 21 VeeKay | |
Penske | RLL | Coyne | Foyt | Juncos Hollinger | Meyer Shank | |||
2 Newgarden 3 McLaughlin | 12 Power | 15 Rahal 30 Fittipaldi | 45 Lundgaard | 18 Harvey 51 Ghiotto / Legge / Sowery | 14 Ferrucci 41 Robb | 77 Grosjean 78 TBA | 60 Rosenqvist 66 Malukas |