Sage Karam
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

In this image taken from video provided by iRacing IndyCar, IndyCar Pato O'Ward, foreground, heads into a turn during opening lap of the American Red Cross Grand Prix virtual IndyCar auto race at Watkins Glen International, Saturday, March 28, 2020. (iRacing IndyCar via AP)
McLaughlin wins virtual IndyCar event racing from Australia

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 04, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, practices on his racing simulator in his home in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 28, 2020. Kanaan, along with other IndyCar drivers and NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson will compete in the series' inaugural virtual racing event Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar's virtual race to be aired on NBC Sports Network

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 01, 2020 02:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Denny Hamlin, left, leads the pack at the start of the NASCAR Cup Series championship auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, in Homestead, Fla. NASCAR and IndyCar have each called off their races this weekend. NASCAR was scheduled to run Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway without spectators but said Friday, March 13, 2020, it is calling off this weekend and next week’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. IndyCar was scheduled to open its season Sunday on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, but suspended it’s season through the end of April. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Timmy Hill virtual winner of NASCAR's live iRacing event

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 29, 2020 03:37 PM EDT

IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, practices on his racing simulator in his home in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 28, 2020. Kanaan, along with other IndyCar drivers and NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson will compete in the series' inaugural virtual racing event Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar goes iRacing as latest series to offer fans content

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 28, 2020 05:47 PM EDT

Scott Dixon walks down pit road as inclement weather delays an IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Power wins shortened Pocono race marred by wreck, weather

By Dan Gelston Aug. 18, 2019 02:33 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this May 20, 2018, file photo, Sage Karam prepares for qualifications for the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. At just 20, Karam had already landed his dream gig; a seat in the powerhouse Chip Ganassi Racing’s IndyCar program. Four years later, Karam is hoping to prove that he deserves another shot at a full-time seat in the series. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
IndyCar's Karam, Daly eager to prove themselves at Iowa

By Luke Meredith Jul. 18, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

William Byron (24) brings his car through the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
The Latest: Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600

May. 26, 2019 07:26 AM EDT

JR Hildebrand (48) leaves the pits during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
One-shot drivers hoping to use Indy 500 as launching pad

By Michael Marot May. 22, 2019 05:45 PM 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

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, rides out of the pit area after failing to make the field for Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kyle Kaiser knocks Alonso, McLaren out of Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 19, 2019 11:39 AM EDT

El canadiense James Hinchcliffe se estrella contra un muro en la segunda vuelta durante la clasificación para las 500 millas en la pista de Indianápolis, el sábado 18 de mayo de 2019. (AP Foto/Mike Fair)
Hinchcliffe pinning Indy 500 hopes to last-row shootout

By Michael Marot May. 18, 2019 07:28 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

Fernando Alonso, of Spain, climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 17, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Pressure mounts as teams fear not qualifying for Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 17, 2019 11:23 AM EDT

Simon Pagenaud, of France, climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Drivers still getting used to new IndyCar safety device

By Michael Marot May. 15, 2019 05:01 PM EDT

Fernando Alonso, of Spain, leaves the pits during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alonso: 'We will be back stronger' after Indy 500 crash

By Jenna Fryer May. 15, 2019 01:09 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, drives through a turn during practice for the Indy GP IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 10, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar drivers eager to compete after extended break

By Michael Marot May. 10, 2019 04:09 PM EDT