Championship points are awarded by finishing position, with the race winner receiving the largest single allocation and points scaling down through the full field so that every classified finisher scores.; Bonus points are available for qualifying on pole position, for leading at least one lap, a...
Why people argue about this
People think that scoring is solely based on finishing position, forgetting about bonuses for pole position, leading laps, and overall race leadership. But actually, these additional factors significantly impact a driver's total points and championship standing in INDYCAR races.
