IndyCar

2024 - 9 - 16

Seatbelt Shenanigans and Championship Glory: The Wild World of IndyCar!

2024 NTT IndyCar Series - Alex Palou - Chip Ganassi Racing - Colton Herta - IndyCar - Will Power

Drama unfolded in the IndyCar finale where a loose seatbelt turned title hopes upside down!

In a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series, the Nashville Superspeedway served as the backdrop for a dramatic finale that saw Alex Palou claim his third championship title in four years. With American racer Colton Herta clinching the race win, the tension was palpable as fans watched both Palou and his championship rival, Will Power, battle for supremacy on the 1.33-mile oval track. The race was anything but ordinary, with mechanical snags and driver strategies adding layers of excitement to an already charged atmosphere.

Palou, representing Chip Ganassi Racing, entered the race with championship aspirations and finished in a solid 11th place. Meanwhile, Will Power, who was gunning for his third title, saw his chances unravel dramatically when his seatbelt malfunctioned just 12 laps into the race. This unfortunate incident left him scrambling and ultimately dashed his hopes for glory, highlighting the unpredictable nature of motor racing where even the smallest of mechanical issues can lead to monumental disappointments.

As the dust settled, Herta's stunning performance under pressure highlighted his talent, earning him a well-deserved victory in the season finale. The young racer from California demonstrated a level of skill and determination that bodes well for his future in IndyCar. Meanwhile, Palou's effortless triumph further solidified his position as one of the legends in this sport, putting him in the conversation for the ‘greatest of all time’ as he continues to dominate the IndyCar landscape.

This year's IndyCar season showcased not just the relentless spirit of competition but also the indomitable will of those striving for their dreams. Fans were treated to nail-biting finishes, incredible rivalries, and heartfelt stories—like that of Barry Wanser, the strategist who returned to racing after battling cancer, reminding us all that life’s challenges are sometimes the fiercest racetrack of all.

**Did you know?** Alex Palou is the first driver to win three titles in four years since Scott Dixon achieved the feat, proving that consistency is the name of the game in motorsports! Plus, this wild finale at Nashville continues to build the buzz around the track, with renovations planned to make it even more spectator-friendly for future races.

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Motor racing: Scott McLaughlin third in IndyCar standings as Palou ... (RNZ)

The race was won by American Colton Herta, who finished second overall in the championship behind series winner Spaniard Alex Palou.

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IndyCar Nashville – Race Results (Motorsport Week)

The season finale of the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series too place on Sunday, with an exciting battle around the 1.33-mile oval that is Nashville Superspeedway.

Álex Palou wins IndyCar title for third time in four seasons - ESPN (ESPN)

Álex Palou cruised to his third IndyCar championship in four years after challenger Will Power's seatbelt came loose minutes into the finale at Nashville.

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Herta wins at Nashville, Palou wins 2024 IndyCar title - VelocityNews (VelocityNews)

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou is the 2024 IndyCar Series Champion, winning his third title with an eleventh-placed finish in this morning's race at ...

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Alex Palou takes 2024 IndyCar title; Colton Herta wins season finale (Los Angeles Times)

Alex Palou easily drove to his third IndyCar championship in four years when challenger Will Power's seatbelt came loose minutes into the season finale.

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IndyCar Nashville: Palou secures title after early Power troubles ... (autosport.com)

Alex Palou has defended his IndyCar Series crown to claim a third overall title, while Colton Herta charged to a maiden oval victory at Nashville ...

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Power's title hopes vanished when seat belt “popped off” in IndyCar ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Only 12 laps into finale at Nashville Superspeedway, the two-time IndyCar Champion watched a third title slip away as quickly as the laps did to fix the issue.

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Wanser ready for another IndyCar title fight after fight with cancer (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

The race strategist for Alex Palou and Team Manager for Chip Ganassi Racing missed the last two rounds in 2023 due to treatments ... Barry Wanser is on the cusp ...

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Alex Palou challenges for 'greatest of all time' title with third IndyCar ... (PlanetF1)

A loose seatbelt ended Will Power's shot at a third IndyCar title, leaving Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou to cruise to a victory — and into greatness.

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Third IndyCar title to Palou (Talk Motorsport)

Alex Palou joined the immortals of more than a century of North American open-wheel racing Sunday, winning his third NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship at.

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Palou relishes third IndyCar title making for a 'super special' year (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

As a three-time IndyCar champion, the Chip Ganassi Racing driver joins an impressively exclusive club. Joey Barnes Sep 15, 2024, 6:18 PM.

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Loose lap belt for Power helps Palou cruise to 3rd IndyCar season ... (WRTV Indianapolis)

Alex Palou easily drove to his third IndyCar championship in four years when challenger Will Power's seatbelt came loose minutes into the season-deciding ...

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'What happens if I crash?' Power's sobering IndyCar decider (The Race)

Will Power would've known as he felt his seatbelts come loose 12 laps into the Nashville season finale that his title hopes were over.

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Loose lap belt for Power helps Palou cruise to 3rd IndyCar season ... (williamsonherald.com)

LEBANON (AP) — Alex Palou easily drove to his third IndyCar championship in four years when challenger Will Power's seatbelt came loose minutes into the ...

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Power explains "strange" seat belt problem that thwarted IndyCar ... (autosport.com)

The 43-year-old Team Penske driver was the only remaining challenger to championship leader Alex Palou once the race got under way, and needed to overturn a 33- ...

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Analysis: Palou remains unflappable -- but slappable -- in winning ... (The Pioneer)

And how was Ganassi on Sunday, after Palou held off Will Power to give Chip Ganassi Racing its 16th IndyCar title in 29 years? “He was happy. I was happy,” ...

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Analysis: Palou remains unflappable -- but slappable -- in winning ... (Post Register)

LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Chip Ganassi likes winners — its his catchphrase, in case you didn't know — and his celebrations rarely deviate.

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IndyCar 2024 in review: Exhibition races are a mistake that distract ... (PlanetF1)

IndyCar's exhibition race at Thermal Club was a swing and a miss — that the series is doubling down on in the future. In a bid to expand its repertoire of ...

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IndyCar Champ Alex Palou: 'Feels Insane' to Be Among All-Time ... (Autoweek)

Palou's 2024 championship makes the 27-year-old racer just the 13th three-time champion in Indy cars.

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Leaders Circle: The IndyCar championship you may not know about (PlanetF1)

Christian Rasmussen snuck into the IndyCar Leaders Circle at the last moment. IndyCar's 2024 title was decided in favor of Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou this ...

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Palou captures 3rd INDYCAR championship, Lundqvist caps Rookie ... (The American Legion)

Palou's 11h place in Nashville locks up 3rd NTT INDYCAR SERIES title in four seasons; Lundqvist earns fourth top-10 finish in No. 8 American Legion Honda.

Analysis: Palou remains unflappable -- but slappable -- in winning ... (Tiffin Advertiser Tribune)

LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Chip Ganassi likes winners — its his catchphrase, in case you didn't know — and his celebrations rarely deviate.

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