O'Ward emphasized the need to establish a clear difference between IndyCar and NASCAR to change the series' perception. He believes the doubleheader format is popular among fans, even if the experience for drivers is challenging.
Pato O'Ward: 'I'm tired of IndyCar being like the support race'

IndyCar runner-up Pato O'Ward expressed frustration that the series is treated as a support act for NASCAR trucks during the upcoming St. Petersburg weekend.