Pato O’Ward: Tired of IndyCar being support race

IndyCar runner-up Pato O'Ward expressed frustration that his series feels like a support event during the upcoming St. Petersburg weekend shared with NASCAR.

O'Ward emphasized the need to differentiate IndyCar from the NASCAR Truck Series during the doubleheader. While the format is popular among fans, O'Ward noted that the on-track experience for drivers is vastly different compared to standalone events.