IZOD IndyCar championship at a glance
After 14 races, more than 1,700 laps and 3,000 miles of intense racing competition this season, the race for the IZOD IndyCar Series championship has come down to two of INDYCAR's top heavyweights: Will Power and Ryan Hunter-Reay.
Power leads Hunter-Reay by 17 points, 453-436, entering the Sept. 15 MAVTV 500, the season-finale of the 15-race season. The race broadcast starts at 7:30 p.m. (EDT) and will be televised live on NBC Sports Network.
The winner of the title will earn a $1 million bonus.
A look at the title contenders:
| ITEM | WILL POWER | RYAN HUNTER-REAY |
| Age | 31 | 31 |
| Hometown | Toowoomba, Australia | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
| Residence | Charlotte, N.C. | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
| Height | 5-10 | 6-1 |
| Weight | 155 | 175 |
| Team | Team Penske | Andretti Autosport |
| Car | #12 Verizon Team Penske | #28 Team DHL/Sun Drop Citrus Soda |
| Engine | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Crew Chief | Billy Vincent | Josh Freund |
| Position in Points | First | Second |
| Points | 453 | 436 |
| 2012 Races in Points Lead | 10 | 2 |
| Starts | 14 | 14 |
| 2012 Wins | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 Top 5s | 7 | 6 |
| 2012 Top 10s | 10 | 9 |
| 2012 Poles | 5 | 1 |
| 2012 Starts, ovals | 4 | 4 |
| Best 2012 Finish, ovals | Eighth (Texas) | First (Milwaukee, Iowa) |
| Worst 2012 Finish, ovals | 28th (Indianapolis) | 27th (Indianapolis) |
| Avg. 2012 Finish, ovals | 17.8 | 12.5 |
| 2012 Points, Ovals | 74 | 136 |
| Avg. 2012 Points, ovals | 18.5 | 34.0 |
| 2012 Poles, Ovals | 0 | 0 |
| Career Starts, Auto Club Speedway | 0 | 0 |
| Best Season Finish | 2nd (2010, 2011) | 7th (2010, 2011) |