Colton Herta Marks 100th INDYCAR Race Milestone
Colton Herta reached a significant career milestone at St. Petersburg, completing his 100th race in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. This achievement highlights his journey in North America's premier open-wheel racing competition.
Notable Achievements and Career Highlights
The young American driver has established himself as a consistent presence in INDYCAR, competing against an international field of versatile drivers including:
- Three-time champion Alex Palou
- Six-time champion Scott Dixon
- Two-time champions:
- Will Power
- Josef Newgarden (current Indianapolis 500 champion)
Series Overview
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES features races across diverse track types:
- Superspeedways
- Short ovals
- Street circuits
- Permanent road courses
"The NTT INDYCAR SERIES represents North America's highest level of open-wheel auto racing, attracting world-class talent from across the globe."
Future Broadcast Development
A significant change is coming to the series' television coverage:
| Year | Network | Coverage Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | FOX Sports | Exclusive U.S. television rights |
| 2025 | FOX | Live coverage of all races |
| 2025 | FOX | Featured event: 109th Indianapolis 500 |
Series Competition Structure
The championship showcases an international roster of drivers competing at the highest level of open-wheel racing in North America. The series maintains its position as a proving ground for versatile driving talent, requiring mastery across multiple racing disciplines and track configurations.
The series continues to attract and develop world-class racing talent, maintaining its status as a premier motorsport championship.
Current Championship Status
Key figures in the current championship include:
- Reigning Series Champion: Alex Palou
- Current Indianapolis 500 Champion: Josef Newgarden
- Active Multiple Champions:
- Scott Dixon (6 titles)
- Will Power (2 titles)
- Alex Palou (3 titles)
The completion of Herta's 100th race at St. Petersburg represents not only a personal milestone but also reflects the ongoing evolution of INDYCAR as it continues to showcase top-tier motorsport competition. The series maintains its tradition of challenging drivers across various racing formats while preparing for future developments, including the upcoming broadcast partnership with FOX Sports in 2025.
