By: Spencer Neff
September 10, 2023

While the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES is still under construction, a new component of the schedule was announced this morning.

On March 24, the 3.067-mile, 17-turn permanent road course located outside Palm Springs, California will host an All-Star Challenge for a select number of teams from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Practice and qualifying will be held March 22-23.

“The NTT INDYCAR SERIES will add an incredible new event to our schedule with next year’s spectacular racing showcase at The Thermal Club,” said Paenske Entertainment Corp. President & CEO Mark Miles.

“This world-class venue just down the road from the world’s premier entertainment market is the perfect place to bring our hyper-competitive racing and growing star power.”

The non-points vent will have a qualifying session and two heat traces, with six teams advancing from each heat to race for the $1 million winners’ purse. Track Members will receive part of the prize money, which is to be split among the Top Five teams. A charitable component will be announced later on as well.

“The experience the teams had at The Thermal Club was second to none,” INDYCAR President Jay Frye said. “We treated it like a preseason scrimmage, and, looking back, it was the perfect launch to this record-breaking season.

“The facility is spectacular, and we cannot wait to return and showcase INDYCAR in a whole new way.”

“After having a smooth 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES test, we are proud to welcome INDYCAR back to The Thermal Club during the 2024 season,” said John Rogers, owner, The Thermal Club.

“The teams, drivers and the entire INDYCAR SERIES paddock are true professionals, and we look forward to developing our relationship with them in the future. This marquee racing showcase in March promises to be special for everyone, including spectators, Thermal members and race fans tuning in at home.”

The event will feature a limited number of tickets available for purchase as well. More details regarding the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule will be released at a later time.

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