Nick Schwartz

Colorado

Director of Content, Sports Media Group at USA Today

Director of Content, USA TODAY Sports Media Group. Email me: [email protected]

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Robert Shwartzman explains scary pit road crash after colliding with his crew

1 week ago | ftw.usatoday.com | Nick Schwartz

Robert Shwartzman made Indy 500 history this month, becoming the first rookie driver to win pole position since 1983, but his day ended early before the halfway point in the race after a scary crash on pit road that put several of his crew members in danger. Shwartzman locked his front tires as he pulled into his pit box at speed and was unable to stop, colliding with multiple mechanics.
Indy 500 payout live: How much prize money does winner get?

1 week ago | ftw.usatoday.com | Nick Schwartz

The eternal glory of winning an Indianapolis 500 and drinking the milk in victory lane would be enough reward for most drivers, but there will be a massive amount of money on the line for the 33 drivers that take the green flag on Sunday for the 2025 Indy 500. The total purse for Sunday's race is expected to be around $20 million dollars, following the steady annual increase we've seen in recent years. In 2024, the race purse exceeded $18.4 million. Who will take home the first-place check?
The Indy 500 winner who had to apologize for drinking orange juice instead of milk

1 week ago | ftw.usatoday.com | Nick Schwartz

Indy 500 Sunday is full of great traditions, from the singing of "Back Home Again in Indiana" during pre-race ceremonies to the winner chugging from a bottle of milk in victory lane. But what happens when a driver wants a different drink after one of the biggest wins of their lives? This happened in 1993, and it caused a bigger incident then you may imagine.
Indy 500 standings live: Running order, leaderboard updates

1 week ago | ftw.usatoday.com | Nick Schwartz

More than 300,000 fans will descend upon Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, and it's a three-hour thrill ride that is a must-watch every Memorial Day weekend. The build-up to the 2025 Indy 500 has been eventful to say the least, with a surprise rookie pole-sitter leading the field, and Team Penske reeling from severe penalties imposed after qualifying.
Has a rookie ever won the Indy 500? Robert Shwartzman could join an elite group

1 week ago | ftw.usatoday.com | Nick Schwartz

Robert Shwartzman made Indy 500 history last weekend, becoming the first rookie driver since 1983 to capture pole position for the Indianapolis 500 with a stunning run in Fast 6 qualifying. It's not only Shwartzman's first attempt at the Indy 500 - it's his first race on an oval in his entire racing career. Shwartzman moved up through the European karting and Formula levels, eventually becoming the Formula 3 champion in 2019 and a test driver for Ferrari's Formula 1 team.
Indy 500 Team Penske penalties, explained: What happened to Newgarden, Power?

1 week ago | ftw.usatoday.com | Nick Schwartz

Josef Newgarden enters the 2025 Indianapolis 500 with a chance to do what no driver has ever done - win three consecutive Indy 500s. Yet the pre-race favorite was dealt a severe penalty along with teammate Will Power following last weekend's qualifying sessions, and both cars will start at the back of the field.
When is the next IndyCar race after the Indy 500? Full schedule

1 week ago | ftw.usatoday.com | Nick Schwartz

The Super Bowl of IndyCar racing will be staged on Sunday afternoon with the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 - but we still have a long IndyCar season left ahead. Three-time series champion Alex Palou has dominated the early part of the schedule, winning four of the first five races to take a commanding lead in the standings over Pato O'Ward and Christian Lundgaard. Following the 2025 Indy 500, teams won't have any time to rest, with a quick turnaround to the next Grand Prix in Detroit.
Indy 500 Sunday weather forecast: Will rain be a problem?

1 week ago | ftw.usatoday.com | Nick Schwartz

It's finally race day in Indianapolis. Rookie Robert Shwartzman will lead the field to the green flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon for the 109th running of the Indy 500. NASCAR superstar Kyle Larson will start 19th - well ahead of two Team Penske drivers, Josef Newgarden and Will Power, who were penalized last weekend in qualifying for illegal adjustments to their respective cars. Can Alex Palou continue his dominant run in 2025 and capture his first-ever oval victory?
Indy 500 green flag time: When to watch, stream Sunday's race

1 week ago | ftw.usatoday.com | Nick Schwartz

It's race day in Indianapolis for the 109th running of the Indy 500. Rookie Robert Shwartzman will lead the field to the green flag, Kyle Larson will begin his quest to complete the 1,100 mile double, and Team Penske's Josef Newgarden and Will Power will try to make their way from the back of the field following their post-qualifying penalties. What time should you tune in on Sunday to catch one of the most exciting races of the year? We've got you covered.
Indy 500 weather forecast: Latest updates for Sunday's race

1 week ago | ftw.usatoday.com | Nick Schwartz

It's Memorial Day weekend, which is annually one of the most important of the year for motorsports fans. Sunday's schedule will kick off with the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, leading into the 2025 Indianapolis 500 and concluding with NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte. Kyle Larson is back in Indianapolis this year as he attempts to complete the 1,100-mile double, running both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 in a single day.