A real gas. As have the competitors. I’ve spoken to many over the years and to a driver, they’ve all said this event is the NTT IndyCar series’ No. 2 crown jewel behind the Indianapolis 500.

Yet this is my all-time favorite event. I have found it fascinating. A real gas. As have the competitors. I’ve spoken to many over the years and to a driver, they’ve all said this event is the ...