IndyCar teams face final chance for Leaders Circle contracts at Laguna Seca

The IndyCar series arrives at Laguna Seca for its season finale, marking the final opportunity for teams to secure their standing in the Leaders Circle. Several organizations currently sit outside the cutoff for the program, which provides $1.7 million contracts for the following season. Entry into the program relies on performance metrics tracked throughout the schedule. Teams falling below the threshold face the loss of significant funding that supports operations for the next year. With the season closing this weekend, the pressure is on those on the bubble to improve their positions in the final race. Drivers and team management are focused on the Laguna Seca circuit to maximize their results and finalize their financial status for the future.

• 8:45 PMRacer — Everything on the line for teams on IndyCar's Leaders Circle cutline at Laguna Seca finale