The NTT IndyCar Series leaves the streets of Detroit for a prime-time oval this weekend, as the 10th running of the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 lights up World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Josef Newgarden and David Malukas share top billing on the betting board at +325 odds to win apiece, with championship leader Alex Palou close behind at +400. The 1.25-mile egg-shaped oval near St. Louis tends to produce heavy traffic and frequent lead changes, so the board runs deep with live contenders. Below is a full breakdown of the latest 2026 Bommarito 500 odds, the favorites, mid-tier value, and longshots worth a look under the lights.
Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2026
2026 BOMMARITO AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 500 DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, IL |
| When | Sunday, June 7 – 9:00 PM ET |
| TV | FOX |
Newgarden and Malukas Share Short Bommarito 500 Odds
No active driver owns this track like Josef Newgarden. He has five wins in nine starts at World Wide Technology Raceway, taking the checkered flag in 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024. That is the deepest oval résumé in the field at a venue where track position and clean restarts decide the night. His +325 price reflects that mastery rather than his current form.
The case against the Penske veteran sits in his 2026 results. Newgarden has struggled for wins this season and arrives outside the top five in points. Backing him at +325 means trusting venue history to override a quiet year. The upside is real, but the price offers limited margin given his form.
David Malukas shares the top line at +325 and brings the hotter hand. He finished a razor-thin second at the Indianapolis 500, losing to Felix Rosenqvist by the closest margin in race history, and he sits third in the championship standings in his first season with Team Penske. The counterpoint is experience. Malukas has yet to win at this oval, and he has not led a race as a co-favorite here before. His speed is not in question, but his closing record on this specific track is thin.
Then there is Alex Palou at +400. He won last weekend in Detroit for his fourth victory of the 2026 season and holds a commanding 62-point championship lead. The knock is the surface. Palou has been dominant overall, but oval superspeedway results have not been his calling card, and +400 is a short number for a track where he has not historically excelled. The board sees a true three-way fight at the top.
2026 BOMMARITO AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 500 – TOP ODDS TO WIN | |
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| Name | Odds |
| David Malukas | +325 |
| Josef Newgarden | +325 |
| Alex Palou | +400 |
| Pato O'Ward | +600 |
| Scott McLaughlin | +750 |
| Christian Rasmussen | +850 |
| Kyle Kirkwood | +1000 |
| Will Power | +1000 |
| Scott Dixon | +1600 |
| Felix Rosenqvist | +3000 |
Odds accurate as of Thursday, June 4, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest IndyCar Odds - Props
Mid-Tier Value on the Bommarito 500 Board
The most defensible Bommarito 500 value usually sits just below the favorites, where proven oval runners avoid the short prices at the top. Several drivers in the +600 to +1000 range fit that profile this year.
Pato O'Ward (+600) finished runner-up at this track last season, losing to Kyle Kirkwood by barely half a second, and came home fourth in the Indianapolis 500. His Arrow McLaren Chevrolet has strong oval pace. The concern is conversion, as O'Ward has repeatedly run near the front here without closing the deal.
Scott McLaughlin (+750) placed third at the Indy 500 and was the runner-up at this oval in 2024. His Team Penske equipment has been steady on ovals, and his price offers more room than the co-favorites. Still, he has not yet won at World Wide Technology Raceway, so the play is on form and equipment rather than a track-specific edge.
Christian Rasmussen (+850) earned a career-best third here last year after starting 25th, a result that flagged genuine oval ability. His Ed Carpenter Racing program is a tier below the powerhouses, which is why the number is generous. The upside is clear; the question is whether he can repeat that run from a stronger starting spot.
Kyle Kirkwood (+1000) is the defending race winner and currently sits second in the championship. His 2025 victory was his first career oval win, which tempers the case slightly, since most of his strength has come on street courses. At +1000, though, a defending winner in good form is a reasonable middle-of-the-board option. Former winner Will Power sits at the same +1000 after his move to Andretti Global.
Longshot Bets and Bommarito 500 Storylines
Scott Dixon (+1600) remains a live longshot at any oval. The six-time series champion has won at this track before and is chasing the 60th victory of his career, a milestone matched by only one driver in series history. His price reflects a quiet stretch rather than any loss of oval craft, and his pit strategy under caution can swing a 260-lap race. The downside is that the Chip Ganassi car has not shown front-running speed every week in 2026.
Felix Rosenqvist (+3000) arrives fresh off the biggest win of his career at the Indianapolis 500. His Meyer Shank Racing entry showed it can win on the sport's biggest oval, and +3000 is a ceiling-chasing number for a driver with momentum. The case against is consistency, as his oval results outside Indianapolis have been mixed. For bettors hunting a sprinkle with a strong narrative, he is a defensible deep play.
Several storylines frame the night beyond the odds board. Newgarden enters as the venue king but in search of his first win of a difficult season, making this his clearest rebound chance on the calendar. Palou can extend a championship lead that already sits at 62 points, while Kirkwood looks to defend his breakthrough oval triumph. The prime-time start and the track's history of late lead changes set up a tense finish.
2026 Bommarito 500 Betting FAQ
Who is the favorite to win the 2026 Bommarito Automotive Group 500?
Josef Newgarden and David Malukas are co-favorites at +325, with championship leader Alex Palou next on the board at +400.
When is the 2026 Bommarito Automotive Group 500?
The race is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois.
What channel is the 2026 Bommarito Automotive Group 500 on?
The race will be broadcast on FOX in a prime-time slot.
Who won the Bommarito 500 last year?
Kyle Kirkwood won the 2025 Bommarito 500, earning his first career oval victory after holding off Pato O'Ward over the final laps.
Who has won the most IndyCar races at World Wide Technology Raceway?
Josef Newgarden has the most wins at the track with five, claiming victory in 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024.