The 110th Indianapolis 500, held in 2025, set a record total purse of $30,906,400, with winner Felix Rosenqvist earning $4.34 million. This marks the fifth consecutive year the purse record was broken.
Record-Breaking Payouts
- Total purse: $30,906,400 (record high)
- Winner's share: $4.34 million (record high for winner)
- Average payout per NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver: $936,500 (up from $596,500 in 2024)
Historical Context
Year Total Purse Winner's Share 2025 $30,906,400 $4.34 million 2024 $18,456,000 $4.3 million* 2023 $17,021,500 $3.7 million 2022 $16,000,200 $3.1 million Pre-2022 Record $14.4 million (2008)*2024 winner's share included a $440,000 roll-over bonus.
Behind the Record
J. Douglas Boles, president of INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, credited the record to sellout crowds, increased lead changes, and the closest finish in Indy 500 history.
Additional Awards
Mick Schumacher was named Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, receiving a $50,000 bonus, bringing his total earnings to $218,800.
Looking Ahead
The next NTT INDYCAR SERIES race is the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on May 31, 2025.