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 often assume that race points are solely awarded for winning a race, forgetting about bonuses for pole position and leading laps, which can significantly alter their strategy and perception of what's important in INDYCAR races. The confusion arises because these additional incentives make it harder to predict the exact outcome based on just finishing positions alone.
