Alex Palou Could Win $40,000 BorgWarner Rolling Jackpot if He Repeats Indy 500 Victory
Alex Palou, winner of the 2025 Indianapolis 500, could earn a $40,000 jackpot from BorgWarner if he wins again on May 24, 2026.
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What Happened
The BorgWarner Rolling Jackpot currently stands at $40,000, awaiting a driver who wins the Indianapolis 500 in consecutive years. Alex Palou, after his 2025 victory, has the chance to claim it at the 2026 race on May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
BorgWarner establishes the Rolling Jackpot, increasing by $20,000 annually.
Helio Castroneves claims jackpot of $160,000 after back-to-back wins.
Josef Newgarden claims jackpot of $440,000 after consecutive victories.
Alex Palou has the opportunity to earn the $40,000 jackpot if he wins again.
Palou, driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, has won the INDYCAR series championship for three consecutive years and enters the 2026 Indianapolis 500 leading the points standings with 237 points. He has three wins this season and 22 career INDYCAR wins.
“The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most iconic races in motorsports, and BorgWarner is proud to continue building the excitement through the Rolling Jackpot. Alex is driving great this season with three wins and five top-5 finishes, so there’s a good chance we’ll meet him again this year in Victory Circle.”
Why this matters
The Rolling Jackpot, established in 1995 and increased by $20,000 annually, rewards the rare feat of back-to-back wins and has only been claimed twice.
Terms in This Story
- Rolling Jackpot
- A prize that increases by a fixed amount each year until a driver wins the Indianapolis 500 in consecutive years.
- Baby Borg
- A miniature version of the Borg-Warner Trophy, awarded to Indianapolis 500 winners.
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