44 How does the IndyCar points system work?
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This article is from the Motorsport
FAQ, by A H Henry bspahh@midge.bath.ac.uk with numerous
contributions by others.
44 How does the IndyCar points system work?
Finish Points Finish Points Finish Points Points
1 20 5 10 9 4 Fastest Lap in 1
2 16 6 8 10 3 Qualifying
3 14 7 6 11 2 Led most laps 1
4 12 8 5 12 1
The extra points for being the fastest qualifier and leading the most
laps can both go to the same driver. For this reason you sometimes see
a driver conquering 22 points, which means, he won the race (20), got
the pole (1) and led for more laps (1). At Indianapolis, the fastest
qualifier might not be on pole position.
 
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