The NTT IndyCar Series heads to World Wide Technology Raceway for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, a crucial oval race in the 2025 season. This 1.25-mile track in Madison, Illinois, is known for its egg-shaped layout, demanding precision driving and strategic pit stops.
Race Details
Event: Bommarito Automotive Group 500
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, IL
TV Broadcast: FOX
Race Length: 260 laps 325 miles
Defending Winner: Josef Newgarden
Track Characteristics & Race Strategy
World Wide Technology Raceway presents unique challenges with its varying corner banking—Turns 1 & 2 feature higher banking, while Turns 3 & 4 are flatter, requiring drivers to adjust their approach. The low-line racing strategy is expected to dominate, as rubber buildup on the upper groove makes it less grippy over time.
Pit strategy will be critical, with fuel management and tire wear playing a decisive role. Expect multiple lead changes, as seen in last year’s record-breaking 21 lead changes.
Top Contenders & Key Drivers
Josef Newgarden (Team Penske)
Five-time winner at WWT Raceway, including 2024 victory
Oval specialist, known for aggressive late-race moves
Seeking redemption after Indianapolis 500 disappointment
Scott McLaughlin (Team Penske)
Defending pole winner, led 67 laps in 2024
Has four consecutive top-five finishes at WWT Raceway
Strong contender for Team Penske dominance
Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing)
2025 Indianapolis 500 winner
Has five wins this season, leading the championship standings
Looking for first-ever WWT Raceway victory
Pato O’Ward (Arrow McLaren)
Three-time podium finisher at WWT Raceway
Known for aggressive overtaking on ovals
Seeking first win of 2025 after multiple near-misses
DRIVER ODDS
Josef Newgarden + 240
Alex Palou + 360
Scott McLaughlin + 550
Pato O’Ward + 700
David Malukas + 8000
Colton Herta + 1000
Will Power + 1200
Scott Dixon + 1200
Kyle Kirkwood + 1200
Marcus Ericsson + 2000
Christian Lundgaard + 2000
Santino Ferrucci + 2500
Felix Rosenqvist + 2500
Alexander Rossi + 2500
Marcus Armstrong + 5000
Conor Daly + 5000
Rinus Veekay + 6000
Graham Rahal + 6000
Robert Shwartzman + 8000
Nolan Siegel + 10000
Louis Foster + 10000
Christian Rasmussen + 10000
Sting Ray Robb + 15000
Kyffin Simpson + 15000
Jacob Abel + 15000
Devlin DeFrancesco + 15000
Callum Ilott + 15000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 14, 2025
