The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

March 21 - 23 |Thermal, California

Mar 24 2025 • Race Weekend

Full Race Replay: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Relive Round 2 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from The Thermal Club in this INDYCAR SERIES Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Spotter Guide

Starting Lineup Grid

Qualification Order

Pit Assignments

Driver Performance

How to Follow

Fantasy Racing

Schedule

Download Weekend Schedule

Friday, Mar 21

6:30 PM ET

FS1

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Practice 1

Highlights

Results

Saturday, Mar 22

1:00 PM ET

FS1

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Practice 2

Highlights

Results

5:00 PM ET

FS1

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Qualifications

Highlights

Results

Sunday, Mar 23

11:00 AM ET

FS1

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Warmup

Results

3:00 PM ET

Fox

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Race

Highlights

Results

International Broadcasts

Track Details

The Thermal Club

65 Laps 199.36 Miles

The Thermal Club

Official Track Map

The Twin Palms layout at the Thermal Club is a 3.067-mile (4.82-km) raceway which includes most of that South Palm circuit and adds a highly demanding trajectory on top to get to a total of 17 turns. The layout consists of sweepers, tight corners, long straightaways, and elevation changes, providing a proper driving and engineering challenge to teams.

Event News

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

INDYCAR Announces Rules Violation, Additional Penalties from The Thermal Club

The No. 83 entry (photo) is fielded by PREMA Racing and driven by Robert Shwartzman.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

INDYCAR Announces Rules Violation, Penalty from The Thermal Club

The No. 26 entry (photo, left) is fielded by Andretti Global w/ Curb-Agajanian and driven by Colton Herta.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Pato O’Ward, Christian Lundgaard Make Big Jump

Pato O'Ward (photo) climbed to No. 2 behind who else - Alex Palou - in the Power Rankings after finishing second in The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

History indicates Alex Palou's (photo) quick getaway to the season -- two straight wins -- may be tough for his rivals to catch.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Will Power Gets Needed Jolt by Charge to Sixth

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at The Thermal Club.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Strong Arrow McLaren Chasing Solutions for Alex Palou Puzzle

Pato O'Ward (photo, with helmet) finished second and Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard third Sunday at The Thermal Club.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Stays Perfect with Late Chase for Thermal Victory

The three-time champion (photo) has won both NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this season for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Paces Thermal Warmup; Qualifying Strugglers Find Pace

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) has wound up in the top three in all four on-track sessions this weekend at The Thermal Club.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: PREMA, Robert Shwartzman Work Overtime

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at The Thermal Club.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tire Options Will Keep Drivers', Teams' Minds Racing Sunday at Thermal

Drivers said Saturday that teams could make anywhere from two to four pit stops during the race Sunday depending on tire wear at The Thermal Club.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward, Christian Lundgaard Lock Out Thermal Front Row for Arrow McLaren

Pato O'Ward (photo) earned the sixth NTT P1 Award of his career and first since July 2022.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Takes Soft Approach To Lead Thermal Practice

Christian Lundgaard (photo) turned his quickest lap in practice Saturday on Firestone Firehawk alternate compound tires.

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Full Race Replay: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Relive Round 2 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from The Thermal Club in this INDYCAR SERIES Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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TAG Heuer: Pato O'Ward Sets Fastest Lap in Thermal Grand Prix

Ride onboard with Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward as the No. 5 Chevrolet sets the TAG Heuer Fastest Lap of the race in The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.

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Battles through the Field: Best Onboard Moments from The Thermal Club

Get behind the wheel and relive the biggest moments from Sunday’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES race from The Thermal Club.

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Insane Rally by Alex Palou Ends with Epic Result at Thermal

Watch Alex Palou’s incredible late-race rally as he charges from third to claim his second straight victory to start the season at The Thermal Club.

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Extended Race Highlights: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Catch up on all the action with extended highlights from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES at The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.

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Race Highlights: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Relive the top moments from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES at The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix in Thermal, California.

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Alex Palou: 'Amazing Weekend' Capped with Victory at Thermal

Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing reflects on his back-to-back wins to start the season after taking the victory at The Thermal Club.

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Pato O'Ward: 'We're Gonna Keep Pushing' after Runner-Up Finish at Thermal

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren reflects on his impressive second-place finish at The Thermal Club.

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Christian Lundgaard: 'Got To Find a Way To Stop' Alex Palou

Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard shares his thoughts after securing a third-place finish in Sunday’s race at The Thermal Club.

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Alex Palou, Christian Lundgaard Go Wheel-to-Wheel at Thermal

Alex Palou and Christian Lundgaard go wheel-to-wheel in a thrilling battle for second place in the final laps at The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.

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Qualifying Highlights: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Who took the top spot — a surprise contender or a familiar face? Find out who won the NTT P1 Award for Sunday's inaugural The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.

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Papaya Power! Pato O’Ward Takes First Pole Since 2022 at Thermal

Ride with Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward as the No. 5 driver rockets to his first NTT P1 Award since 2022 at The Thermal Club.

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Qualifying Reactions: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

How did the drivers react after NTT P1 Award qualifying? Get the inside scoop on their thoughts and performances ahead of The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.

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Practice 2 Highlights: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Find out who set the fastest lap in the second NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice session ahead of qualifying for The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix in Thermal, California.

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Practice 1 Highlights: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Catch up on all the action from Friday's opening practice at The Thermal Club as NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers push their limits in the desert heat.

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Race Preview: Which Driver Has Momentum Entering Thermal?

Is Chip Ganassi Racing the team to beat this weekend? Here are the top storylines to watch as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES heads into Round 2 at The Thermal Club this Sunday.

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How To Navigate INDYCAR's Newest Circuit: The Thermal Club

Join FOX Sports analyst Jack Harvey as he takes you inside the NTT INDYCAR SERIES' newest circuit and gets you up to speed on what to expect for Sunday's inaugural The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.

Previous Winners

2025

Alex

Palou