Pato O'Ward: Tired of IndyCar being a support race

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.