point (unless qualifying is not held). The top nine Indy 500 qualifiers received points, descending from 9 points for the pole position. At double header races, the fastest qualifier of each qualifying group earned 1 point. Drivers who lead at least one race lap were awarded 1 point. The driver who leads the most laps during a race scored an additional 2 points. Entrant-initiated engine change-outs before the engine reached their required distance run resulted in the loss of 10 points. Entrant standings Based on the entrant, used for oval qualifications order, and starting grids when qualifying is cancelled. Only full-time entrants, and at-large part-time entrants shown. Manufacturer standings All manufacturer points (including qualifying points, race finish points, and race win bonus points) could only be earned by full-season entrants, and provided they were using an engine from their initial allocation, or had mileaged out all previously used engines. Ineligible cars were removed from the finishing order used for race finish points, and could not score pole or win bonus points. The top two finishing entrants from each manufacturer in each race scored points for their respective manufacturer. The manufacturer that won each race was awarded five additional points. At all races except the Indy 500, the manufacturer who qualified on pole earned one point. At the Indy 500, the fastest Saturday qualifier earned one point, while the pole position winner on Sunday earned two points. See also 2021 Indy Lights 2021 Indy Pro 2000 Championship 2021 U.S. F2000 National Championship Footnotes References Sources External links IndyCar Series IndyCar Series seasons