'500' Purse Soars to New Record, Increases by More than 50 Percent
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Key Points:
- The 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge set a new purse record for the fifth consecutive year, with a total purse of $30,906,400 and winner Felix Rosenqvist earning a record $4.34 million.
- This year's average payout for NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers was $936,500, significantly higher than last year's $596,500 average.
- Previous years' purses ranged from $14.4 million in 2008 to $20.28 million in 2025, with winner payouts increasing steadily over time.
- Mick Schumacher was named Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, earning a $50,000 bonus and a total prize of $218,800.
- The next NTT INDYCAR SERIES race is the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on May 31, airing live on FOX, FOX One, and INDYCAR Radio.