The IndyCar Series (formerly known as the Indy Racing League) was first held in 1996. It is North America’s premier open wheel racing championship and the successor to the popular Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) and Champ Car World Series (CCWS).
IndyCar Series Seasons
| Year | Rounds | Champion | Nationality | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | TBC | - | - |
| 2022 | 17 | Will Power | Australia | 560 |
| 2021 | 16 | Alex Palou | Spain | 549 |
| 2020 | 14 | Scott Dixon | New Zealand | 641 |
| 2019 | 17 | Josef Newgarden | United States | 641 |
| 2018 | 17 | Scott Dixon | New Zealand | 678 |
| 2017 | 17 | Josef Newgarden | United States | 642 |
| 2016 | 16 | Simon Pagenaud | France | 659 |
| 2015 | 16 | Scott Dixon | New Zealand | 556 |
| 2014 | 18 | Will Power | Australia | 671 |
| 2013 | 19 | Scott Dixon | New Zealand | 577 |
| 2012 | 15 | Ryan Hunter-Reay | United States | 468 |
| 2011 | 18 | Dario Franchitti | Great Britain | 573 |
| 2010 | 17 | Dario Franchitti | Great Britain | 602 |
| 2009 | 17 | Dario Franchitti | Great Britain | 616 |
| 2008 | 18 | Scott Dixon | New Zealand | 646 |
| 2007 | 17 | Dario Franchitti | Great Britain | 637 |
| 2006 | 14 | Sam Hornish Jr. | United States | 475 |
| 2005 | 17 | Dan Wheldon | Great Britain | 628 |
| 2004 | 16 | Tony Kanaan | Brazil | 618 |
| 2003 | 16 | Scott Dixon | New Zealand | 507 |
| 2002 | 15 | Sam Hornish Jr. | United States | 531 |
| 2001 | 13 | Sam Hornish Jr. | United States | 503 |
| 2000 | 9 | Buddy Lazier | United States | 290 |
| 1999 | 10 | Greg Ray | United States | 293 |
| 1998 | 11 | Kenny Bräck | Sweden | 332 |
| 1996-97 | 10 | Tony Stewart | United States | 278 |
| 1996 | 3 | Buzz Calkins | United States | 246 |