Pato O'Ward aims to establish a clear difference between IndyCar and NASCAR during the upcoming St. Petersburg weekend. The 2025 season runner-up stated he is tired of the series being treated like a support race rather than a premier event. As the series shares the stage with the NASCAR Truck category, O'Ward believes it is necessary to show the distinct nature of IndyCar racing from the cockpit.
Pato O'Ward: Tired of IndyCar being a support race

IndyCar runner-up Pato O'Ward expressed frustration that his series is treated like a support event during the upcoming St. Petersburg weekend.