American Open-wheel Car Racing Controversies
20 entries in the American Open-wheel Car Racing Controversies compendium.
2001 Tenneco Automotive Grand Prix of DetroitEngine spacer dispute led to a practice boycott in Detroit.2011 MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225A rain-shortened race decided by a reverted lap order.2015 ABC Supply 500A fatal debris strike overshadowed the 2015 Pocono race.Agustín CanapinoArgentine driver with five Turismo Carretera titles and two IndyCar seasons.2002 Honda Indy 300Controversial race-ending call gave Domínguez his first CART win.1963 Indianapolis 500Oil leak controversy and rear-engine revolution mark 1963 Indy 500.1979 Indianapolis 500A race overshadowed by the first open-wheel split.1981 Indianapolis 500The 1981 Indy 500 saw victory change hands twice.1994 Indianapolis 500Penske's secret pushrod engine sparked a rules controversy.1995 Indianapolis 500Controversial penalty decides 1995 Indianapolis 500.1996 Indianapolis 500The race that defined the IRL/CART split.1997 Indianapolis 500Controversial restart and expanded field marked the 1997 Indy 500.2002 Indianapolis 500A disputed final-lap pass under caution decided the 2002 winner.2025 Indianapolis 500Palou wins first Indy 500; three Penske cars struggle.2011 IZOD IndyCar World ChampionshipRace abandoned after fatal crash; championship decided by default.Penske PC-23A dominant car remembered for its rule-bending pushrod engine.1979 Pocono 500A boycott and lawsuit marked this USAC-CART split race.1981 Pocono 500Foyt's final win amid a CART boycott.1997 True Value 500Scoring error and post-race altercation marred the first night race.1996 U.S. 500CART's Memorial Day counter to the 1996 Indianapolis 500.
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