- The INDYCAR race in Nashville will begin about 25 minutes after the World Cup final (Argentina vs. Spain), so the green flag could be pushed later by extra time or penalties.
- The event was lengthened to 399 miles (300 laps) with mandatory tire use (at least two sets of soft "reds" and one set of hards), meaning many pit stops are likely.
- Defending winner Josef Newgarden is the favorite to repeat, Spaniard Alex Palou will be cheering for Spain, and drivers say they're mostly unfazed by the flexible start time.
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