Spencer Pigot
FILE - Jack Harvey is shown before the start of an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill., in this Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, file photo. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing confirmed the worst kept secret in IndyCar on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, when British driver Jack Harvey was officially added to its 2022 lineup. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Jack Harvey makes IndyCar move to Rahal Letterman Lanigan

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 11, 2021 09:51 AM EDT

Takuma Sato, left center, of Japan, celebrates with car owners Michael Lanigan, left, David Letterman, center right, and Bobby Rahal after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sato content after winning 2nd Indy 500 under caution

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 24, 2020 03:22 AM EDT

Graham Rahal makes his final pit stop during the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Sato, Rahal give Rahal Letterman Lanigan banner Indy 500

By Dave Skretta Aug. 23, 2020 07:12 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, of Japan, leads Marco Andretti into turn one during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Sato wins 2nd Indy 500 as race ends under yellow

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2020 02:09 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, center, of Japan, kneels along the start-finish line after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Takuma Sato wins his second Indianapolis 500 at empty track

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 23, 2020 12:36 PM EDT

Marco Andretti packs up his gear following practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Rahal drivers gain advantage with Indy 's qualifying draw

By Michael Marot Aug. 14, 2020 07:20 PM EDT

This image taken from video provided by iRacing IndyCar, shows the view of driver Simon Pagenaud during the First Responder 175 presented by GMR virtual IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 2, 2020, in Indianapolis, Ind. (iRacing IndyCar via AP)
Scott McLaughlin wins on Indy oval for 2nd virtual victory

By Jenna Fryer May. 02, 2020 04:30 PM EDT

File-This Aug. 17, 2019, file photo shows Josef Newgarden laughing during a news conference for Sunday's IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, in Long Pond, Pa. Newgarden has been the IndyCar points leader for all but one race this season and built enough of a cushion that his mindset has changed as the championship race speeds into an anticlimactic final two events of the year. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Will Power wins at Portland in big day for Team Penske

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 01, 2019 04:24 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden, bottom, leads early during the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Takuma Sato wins IndyCar stop at World Wide

By Ken Roberts Aug. 24, 2019 11:23 PM EDT

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2019 10:31 AM EDT
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Simon Pagenaud races his car during the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Newgarden dominates in IndyCar victory in Iowa

By Luke Meredith Jul. 20, 2019 07:14 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud of France drives during practice sessions ahead of qualifying at the 2019 Honda Indy Toronto, in Toronto, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)
Simon Pagenaud wins pole for IndyCar race at Toronto

Jul. 13, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, of Japan, waves after receiving the third place trophy after the first race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader, Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Sato over 220 mph to get IndyCar Series pole at Texas

Jun. 07, 2019 08:13 PM EDT

Fans listen as Tom Hanks speaks on NBC's "Today" show at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Floyd honored by Dreyer & Reinbold team

May. 23, 2019 09:24 AM EDT

Kyle Kaiser reacts after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Bill Friel)
Juncos Racing signs up sponsors for Indy 500 run

May. 23, 2019 08:42 AM EDT

Takuma Sato, of Japan, leads a group of cars into turn one during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Focus moves off Alonso and onto the stacked Indy 500 field

By Jenna Fryer May. 21, 2019 01:20 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud, of France, celebrates after winning the pole for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pagenaud takes 1st Indianapolis 500 pole with impressive run

By Michael Marot May. 19, 2019 06:45 PM EDT

Fernando Alonso, of Spain, watches the final qualifier during qualifications for Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Indianapolis. Alonzo failed to make the field for the race. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Pagenaud fights for job by winning Indy 500 pole

May. 19, 2019 04:04 PM EDT

Fernando Alonso, of Spain, stops to sign autographs after qualifications ended for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Pigot turns fastest lap in Indy qualifying

May. 18, 2019 11:18 AM EDT

James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, slides into the backstretch after hitting the wall along the second turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Greg Huey)
Alonso and McLaren miss Indy 500 on first day of qualifying

By Jenna Fryer May. 18, 2019 10:09 AM EDT