Music City launches a smash hit event in IndyCar return

First place winner Marcus Ericsson, center, is flanked by second place winner Scott Dixon, right, and third place winner James Hinchcliffe as they hoist their trophies in the air in Victory Circle at the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Harrison McClary)

Marcus Ericsson arrives in Victory Circle during the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Harrison McClary)

Marcus Ericsson (8) takes the checkered flag during the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Harrison McClary)

First place winner Marcus Ericsson, center, sprays champagne in celebration with third place finisher James Hinchcliffe, left, and second place finisher Scott Dixon in Victory Circle at the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Harrison McClary)

First place winner Marcus Ericsson, center, sprays champagne in celebration with third place finisher James Hinchcliffe, left, and second place finisher Scott Dixon in Victory Circle at the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Harrison McClary)

Fans watch the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Harrison McClary)

Marcus Ericsson makes a selfie with his team in Victory Circle during the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Harrison McClary)

From left to right, first place winner Marcus Ericsson drinks champagne in celebration with third place finisher James Hinchcliffe and second place finisher Scott Dixon in Victory Circle at the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Harrison McClary)