- INDYCAR heads into two brand-new street races back-to-back: a repaved, tight 12-turn course in Markham (near Toronto) this weekend, then a scenic 1.7‑mile circuit around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as part of the U.S. 250th celebrations.
- Drivers are split on simulators and preparation—many say the scanned tracks (and repaving) make sims misleading, so practice on-site will be key and unpredictable.
- The unknowns could shake up the order—smaller teams might get lucky while travel, last-minute track builds (concrete barriers, welded manholes) and logistics make this a tough two-week stretch.
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