INDYCAR Drivers Root for World Cup Hometowns

Dennis Hauger, the first Norwegian in INDYCAR, aims for a podium finish so he can 'row back to Norway and celebrate' with fans. 'That's my only goal this year,' he quipped. Meanwhile, Pato O'Ward expressed excitement about Mexico's World Cup performance, saying, 'Mexico's been killing it,' while English driver Louis Foster was realistic about his team's chances against Mexico. saltysenoritaaz.org

Spanish driver Alex Palou hopes Spain advances to face the USA in the quarterfinals. 'That would be very exciting,' he said. The INDYCAR race at Mid-Ohio on Sunday leads directly into World Cup coverage, with the next INDYCAR event at Nashville immediately following the World Cup final.