2 30 pm Eastern on FOX, Green flag at 3:06 pm Eastern

Welcome to the final race day of the 2026 IndyCar season. As usual the season ends much too early. In addition to the end of the season, two, possibly hree4 streaks may end today. Scott Dixon’s streak of 21 consecutive seasons with at least one victory will end, as Will Power’s 12 year win a season run. Scott McLaughlin starts on pole with a good chance to end his 35 race non winning stretch.

Today also marks the end of Scott6 Dixon’s 25 years at Chip Ganassi Racing. It was a generation of championships, wins, and excellent race craft. Alex Palou’s current run is amazing, and Palou is a generational talent, but I don’t see the finesse and craftsmanship that Dixdon has shown yet. He is getting there, though.

Race for First in Class– Who will take second place in the standings? If none of the drivers involved change starting positions, Kyle Kirkwood would take the runner-up spot. I’m sure Christian Lundgaard will move through the field, and Pato O’Ward wants to win three in a row. The spot will come dow3n to pit stops.

I’m always sad to see the season end, but I will enjoy today’s final race. The offseason should be quite busy with testing of the IR-28 which starts Wednesday. 2027 will seem like a long year.

I still look for Palou to win today’s race, putting an exclamation point on his fifth championship.