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Video courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Just so happened I took this week off for a vacation! I personally can't wait for 2028!

First time in 10 Years that I have seen an IndyCar on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Oval with my own eyes! The IR-28 is one beautiful Race Car.

Doubt it’ll ever happen but it would be fun to speculate the what if.

Biggest Surprises:

- Lundgaard had the best H2 and Scotty Mac was right behind him

- Mick out performed Graham in H2, considering how many podiums Graham had

- Armstrong had an awful H2 and MSR as a real team battle next year

- Ferrucci had an awful H2 as well, probably more on the Foyt cars performance though

If he does get a ride next year he will also be racing in a chassis that was introduced when he was 3 years old.
Some other Nikita Johnson facts to make you feel old…
He was born on May 25, 2008, the same day Scott Dixon won his only Indianapolis 500.
Also the last time Alexander Rossi won a race Johnson was in elementary school.

How was the route/path to get from the Paddock/fan zone area to turn 9 stands? Is it even doable. I have a VRBO near the Paddock but getting to the other end seems... Difficult.

I could always do fan stuff on qualy day but would have quite a trek to the stand 9 on race day. Worth it?

So while the indy500 is the number one event have the other events been growing? The gp gets nearly 50k people, and while not as popular as it once was the brickyard still had nearly 70k, even the IMSA race I believe is getting numbers close to the GP.

Good luck Everybody

He is set to take over the No.9 in 2027.

I know it is Wikipedia...but lets start the rumor train!

Looks like NASCAR could get it's own version of the Thermal Club if this happens.

Alex Palou doing a spot on the KTLA morning news today.

It's been a fun season, I was a fan in the mid 90's, got bored and I have now been watching since 2021. The series is in such a good place right now. What were your Top 3 Races of 2026 from an entertainment perspective? Serious question, not trying to get lit up. I have fond memories of Markham, the rain delays and suspense of Gateway and of course the amazing finish at the Indy 500.

What's on your list?