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Pato O'Ward: IndyCar shouldn't be NASCAR's support act

February 27, 2026 · Motorsport.com

IndyCar runner-up Pato O'Ward calls for IndyCar to establish a distinct identity separate from NASCAR during the upcoming doubleheader in St. Petersburg.

O'Ward, the 2025 IndyCar season runner-up, insists the series needs to stand out against NASCAR, specifically the Truck category, during their shared weekend in St. Petersburg.

While the doubleheader format is popular among fans, the driver believes the experience differs in the cockpit, urging a separation of the two series' prestige.

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