IRL in the 2021 season. Full information

26th season of the IRL proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 18th April to 26th September in 2021, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of IRL!

Beginners of the season: Ryan Norman

List of races and tracks in the 2021 season

Race Winner Track Race Start
Barber Indycars 2021 Barber Indycars Alex Palou
Dallara DW12, #10
Barber 19:00, 18th April 2021
St Petersburg Indycars 2021 St Petersburg Indycars Colton Herta
Dallara DW12, #26
St Petersburg 16:00, 25th April 2021
Texas Indycars 2021 Texas Indycars Race 1 Scott Dixon
Dallara DW12, #9
Texas Motor Speedway 23:00, 1st May 2021
Texas Indycars 2021 Texas Indycars Race 2 Pato O'Ward
Dallara DW12, #5
Texas Motor Speedway 21:00, 2nd May 2021
Indianapolis Indycars 2021 Indianapolis Indycars Race 1 Rinus van Kalmthout
Dallara DW12, #21
Indianapolis 18:30, 15th May 2021
Indianapolis 500 2021 Indianapolis 500 Helio Castroneves
Dallara DW12, #6
Indianapolis 15:00, 30th May 2021
Detroit Grand Prix 2021 Detroit Grand Prix Race 1 Marcus Ericsson
Dallara DW12, #8
Belle Isle 20:00, 12th June 2021
Detroit Grand Prix 2021 Detroit Grand Prix Race 2 Pato O'Ward
Dallara DW12, #5
Belle Isle 18:00, 13th June 2021
Road America Indycars 2021 Road America Indycars Alex Palou
Dallara DW12, #10
Elkhart Lake 16:00, 20th June 2021
Mid-Ohio Indycars 2021 Mid-Ohio Indycars Josef Newgarden
Dallara DW12, #2
Mid-Ohio 16:00, 4th July 2021
Nashville Indycars 2021 Nashville Indycars Marcus Ericsson
Dallara DW12, #8
Nashville-Nissan Stadium 21:30, 8th August 2021
Indianapolis Indycars 2021 Indianapolis Indycars Race 2 Will Power
Dallara DW12, #12
Indianapolis 16:30, 14th August 2021
St Louis Indycars 2021 St Louis Indycars Josef Newgarden
Dallara DW12, #2
St Louis 0:00, 22nd August 2021
Portland Indycars 2021 Portland Indycars Alex Palou
Dallara DW12, #10
Portland 19:00, 12th September 2021
Monterey Grand Prix 2021 Monterey Grand Prix Colton Herta
Dallara DW12, #26
Laguna Seca 19:00, 19th September 2021
Long Beach Grand Prix 2021 Long Beach Grand Prix Colton Herta
Dallara DW12, #26
Long Beach 19:00, 26th September 2021

Drivers championship 2021

Alex Palou

Spain

Champion

Josef Newgarden

United States

2nd place

Pato O'Ward

Mexico

3rd place

List of all cars in the 2021 season

Dallara DW12

Chevrolet