Following his victory at the Indianapolis 500 last Sunday, New-Zealander ScottDixon received a record $2,988,065 from a record purse of $14,406,580.The previous record was $1,761,740 awarded to Buddy Rice in 2004.
Vitor Meira who finished second, 1, 7498 second behind Dixon earned $1,273,215, the first time anyone other than the Indianapolis winner has won more than $1 million. Meira also received the Scott Brayton Driver's Trophy, presented to the driver who best exemplifies the character and racing spirit.
Marco Andretti finished third received $782,065. Castroneves crossed the finish line fourth, earning $482,815, and Ed Carpenter received $399,665 with his Indy 500 career-best fifth place.
Ryan Hunter-Reay was awarded the Indianapolis 500 Chase Rookie of the Year Award and its $25,000 bonus. Hunter-Reay finished sixth after starting 20th.
Vitor Meira who finished second, 1, 7498 second behind Dixon earned $1,273,215, the first time anyone other than the Indianapolis winner has won more than $1 million. Meira also received the Scott Brayton Driver's Trophy, presented to the driver who best exemplifies the character and racing spirit.
Marco Andretti finished third received $782,065. Castroneves crossed the finish line fourth, earning $482,815, and Ed Carpenter received $399,665 with his Indy 500 career-best fifth place.
Ryan Hunter-Reay was awarded the Indianapolis 500 Chase Rookie of the Year Award and its $25,000 bonus. Hunter-Reay finished sixth after starting 20th.