The NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes a short breather this week, with the Honda Indy Toronto, a popular street circuit, next on the calendar July 22-24. Road America’s Front Straight: To me, this is the best non-oval start in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Long Beach’s Turn 2 and 3: Every good first turn should have a scene-setting section to follow, and what amounts a chicane around the fountain at Long Beach is just that. Portland Turn 9 or Road America’s Kink: Either one works as the cars build speed over the next lengthy stretch. Long Beach Between Turns 8 and 9: Noted here is the intoxicating roar the cars make as they pass under the bridge and between the buildings. Nashville Turn 11: Now it’s time for another long straight. It’s the most famous road course corner in North American racing, and it’s a monster of a twisting 10-story drop to Turn 9. Road America’s Canada Corner: Next to the Corkscrew, the in-the-woods approach to Turn 12 is the most beautiful.

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