The new acquisition was unveiled at an event with Palou on April 21, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (April 22, 2026) – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is adding a new car to its renowned collection of Indianapolis 500 winners. The 2025 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing car, driven to victory by Alex Palou in last year’s Indianapolis 500, is now on display. It’s the most recent winning car in the Museum’s collection.
“We’re proud to welcome this remarkable car into the Museum’s collection and are grateful to Chip Ganassi for helping make this possible,” said Michael Good, IMS Museum president. “As the first hybrid-powered car to win the Indianapolis 500, it represents a defining moment in the evolution of our sport—where innovation and performance intersect at the highest level. This addition continues our commitment to preserving and showcasing the history being made at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and I look forward to fans experiencing it firsthand as we welcome thousands of guests to the Museum this May.”
Alex Palou was at the Museum on April 21 to unveil the car to guests and see his suits and helmets on display.
“It’s incredible. It’s a big deal having something at the Museum. I cannot believe that my car, my suit is here, my helmet as well. It makes it real,” Palou said. “I cannot wait to be back here with my family in May and be like, ‘hey, that’s our car’. Thank you to everyone that made it possible.”
The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner was the featured speaker at the Museum’s “An Evening with Alex Palou” event, which included an in-depth discussion of Palou’s career, an audience Q&A, and an autograph session.
“Alex’s performance last May, and his ability to deliver on racing’s biggest stage, further cements this car’s place in history. Having him here for this celebratory moment made it that much more special,” Good said.
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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum represents more than a century of motorsports history and is driven by its mission to celebrate and preserve the history behind the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500. Since 1956 when the IMS Museum first opened, it has brought to life the innovation, thrill, and cultural significance of motor racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. What began with only 12 cars on display has become one of the world’s premier collections of racing automobiles and artifacts – with more than 55,000 artifacts and over 150 vehicles. The IMS Museum ignites curiosity, sparks discovery, and embraces tradition.