Celebrating Women in INDYCAR Racing: National Girls & Women in Sports Day 2025
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is marking National Girls & Women in Sports Day 2025 by highlighting the growing representation and achievements of women in motorsports. This celebration emphasizes the series’ commitment to diversity and inclusion in auto racing, showcasing the powerful impact women continue to make in this traditionally male-dominated sport.
Current State of INDYCAR Racing
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES stands as North America’s premier open-wheel racing championship, featuring:
- International field of versatile drivers
- Mix of racing formats:
- Superspeedways
- Short ovals
- Street circuits
- Permanent road courses
Notable Champions and Achievements
Current INDYCAR champions include:
| Driver | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Alex Palou | Three-time and reigning series champion |
| Will Power | Two-time series champion |
| Scott Dixon | Six-time series champion |
| Josef Newgarden | Two-time series champion and current Indianapolis 500 winner |
Looking Ahead: 2025 Season Highlights
Major Broadcasting Change
FOX Sports becomes the exclusive U.S. television home for INDYCAR in 2025
Key upcoming events:
- The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500
- Complete season coverage on FOX network
Women in Motorsports Initiative
The celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day 2025 aligns with INDYCAR’s broader mission to inspire and empower women in motorsports. The series promotes a powerful message:
If you can see it, you can be it.
This mantra emphasizes the importance of:
- Visible female representation in racing
- Creating opportunities for women in motorsports
- Building a supportive community
- Inspiring the next generation
Community Impact
The involvement of women in INDYCAR continues to grow across multiple areas:
- Racing competition
- Technical roles
- Team management
- Support services
- Administration
This comprehensive representation helps create a more diverse and inclusive racing environment, encouraging more women and girls to pursue careers in motorsports.
The celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day 2025 represents more than just a single day of recognition – it’s part of INDYCAR’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive racing community where women can thrive and succeed at all levels of the sport.
Through continued support and celebration of women’s achievements in motorsports, INDYCAR is helping to build a stronger, more diverse future for racing, ensuring that upcoming generations of women see motorsports as an accessible and welcoming career path.
