This weekend, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.439-mile, 14-turn road course roars to life as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and its developmental ladder series descend upon the Brickyard for the Sonsio Grand Prix. Kicking off the Month of May festivities, this event sets the stage for the 109th Indianapolis 500 later this month. Top contenders like Álex Palou, Will Power, and Scott Dixon—who have all previously dominated this circuit—will face fierce competition from rising stars such as Scott McLaughlin, Rinus VeeKay, and Romain Grosjean, each eager to etch their names into IMS history . The action culminates on Saturday, May 10, with the INDYCAR race scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, following a full day of support series battles and fan-friendly events.
The Sonsio Grand Prix isn’t just a showcase for INDYCAR’s elite; it’s also a proving ground for the next generation of racing talent. INDY NXT by Firestone headlines the Road to Indy ladder with a doubleheader—Race 1 on Friday, May 9, at 7:00 PM ET, and Race 2 on Saturday at 1:00 PM ET, both airing on FS1 . Championship rivals Jacob Abel and Nolan Siegel enter the weekend tied in points, each having secured a victory this season. Abel boasts a strong track record at IMS, with eight top-10 finishes in nine starts, while Siegel aims to improve upon his past performances on this challenging circuit . With a deep field of 24 full-time entries in 2025, INDY NXT promises intense competition and thrilling on-track action.
Fans attending the Sonsio Grand Prix can look forward to a packed schedule of racing excitement. Saturday’s events kick off early with Cooper Tires USF2000 Race 2 at 7:55 AM, followed by USF Pro 2000 Race 2 at 8:55 AM. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES warm-up session begins at 11:15 AM, leading into Cooper Tires USF2000 Race 3 at 12:00 PM. INDY NXT Race 2 takes place at 1:10 PM, offering fans a glimpse of future INDYCAR stars in action. Before the main event, badge holders can participate in the Grid Walk at 2:50 PM, providing an up-close experience with the cars and drivers. The Sonsio Grand Prix green flag drops at 3:30 PM, and the day concludes with a Post-Race Track Walk from approximately 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM, allowing fans to walk the iconic track and celebrate the day’s winners . With a full slate of racing and fan activities, the Sonsio Grand Prix offers an unforgettable experience for motorsport enthusiasts.
IMS Grand Prix Weekend Schedule
Thursday May 8
12:00 pm USF 2000 Test
1:10 pm USF Pro 2000 Test
2:30 pm USF 2000 Test
3:30 pm USF Pro 2000 Test
4:40 pm USF 2000 Practice
5:20 pm USF Pro 2000 Practice
Friday May 9
7:55 am USF 2000 Qualifying, Streaming: YouTube
8:40 am USF Pro 2000 Qualifying, Streaming: YouTube
9:30 am NTT IndyCar Series Practice, TV/Streaming: FS2
11:05 am Indy NXT Practice
12:10 pm USF 2000 Race No. 1, Streaming: YouTube Winner: Jack Jeffers, Results
1:00 pm NTT IndyCar Series Practice, TV/Streaming: FS2
2:30 pm Indy NXT Qualifying
3:20 pm USF Pro 2000 Race No. 1, Streaming: YouTube Winner: Ariel Elkin, Results
4:30 pm NTT IndyCar Series Qualifying, TV/Streaming: FS1 Pole: Alex Palou, Starting Grid
7:00 pm Indy NXT Race No. 1, TV/Streaming: FS1 Winner: Lochie Hughes, Results
Saturday May 10
9:30 am USF Pro 2000 Race No. 2, Streaming: YouTube Winner: Jacob Douglas, Results
10:30 am USF 2000 Race No. 2, Streaming: YouTube Winner: Thomas Schrage, Results
11:30 am NTT IndyCar Series Warm-up, TV/Streaming: FS1 Josef Newgarden fastest
1:00 pm Indy NXT Race No. 2, TV/Streaming: FS1 Winner: Dennis Hauger, Results
2:20 pm USF Pro 2000 Race No. 3, Streaming: YouTube Winner: Ariel Elkin, Results
4:30 pm NTT IndyCar Series Race, TV/Streaming: FOX Winner: Alex Palou, Results
Previous Winners
NTT IndyCar Series: Alex Palou (Spring 2024, Spring 2023)
Indy NXT Series: Louis Foster (Spring Race 1, 2024), Jacob Abel (Spring Race 2, 2024)
Weather
Thursday is expected to be the wettest day at the track with a 40% chance of rain and a high of 68. Cloud are expected to remain for the weekend but temperatures go from a high of 67 on Friday to 73 on Saturday before topping out at 80 on Sunday.
