- Alexander Rossi and Josef Newgarden raced the week after Indy while hobbling on crutches — both had foot injuries but still scored strong finishes, showing impressive grit and recovery.
- World Wide Technology Raceway is a quirky oval — Turns 1–2 are tight and high‑banked (they feel like staring at a wall), while Turns 3–4 are much flatter, forcing tough setup compromises.
- The IndyCar steering wheel is basically a mini control center — drivers digest tons of data in split seconds (often under 10 seconds per lap on short ovals) while racing wheel‑to‑wheel.
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