It’s time for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. The best Indy Car drivers in the world will head towards Indianapolis Motor Speedway this coming Sunday to take part in the prestigious Indy 500. It’s going to be one hell of a race with plenty of the fastest cars on the planet revving their engines for some high-octane action.
Why exactly does the Indy 500 draw so much of the best drivers on the planet? To be blunt, it pays out a fortune. Read on as we take a look at the breakdown of the Indy 500 purse. Want to find out who wins it all? Check out our complete Indy 500 preview for more information.
The Indy 500 straight up pays a lot. That’s why it’s called the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, getting the attention of all IndyCar drivers and aspirants from all over the world. The 2016 Indy 500 boasts a total purse of $13.4 million. The winner gets the grand prize of roughly $2.5 million. Everybody definitely would want the lion’s share of the pot.
To find out how much is allotted for the finishers of the race from top-to-bottom, we’ll take a quick look at last year’s purse breakdown.
The Complete Prize Money Breakdown (2015 Indy 500)
