IndyCar Introduces Charter System for 2025 Season

The new system guarantees starting spots for 25 cars in all races except the Indianapolis 500, aiming to secure team investments through 2031.

IndyCar's charter system guarantees 25 entries a starting position in all races except the Indianapolis 500.
The system, effective from 2025 through 2031, aims to provide greater value and stability for team owners.
Charters were awarded based on full-time entries over the past two seasons, with a maximum of three per team.
Only chartered entries are eligible for the Leaders Circle program, which offers significant monetary bonuses to the top 22 finishers each season.
The charter system has received mixed reactions, with some team owners praising its potential for stability and others noting the lack of a revenue-sharing model.