2016 NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Pagenaud proved in his two INDYCAR iRacing Challenge victories that he can win in almost any scenario. Another Team Penske driver, Scott McLaughlin, is a fellow hard-luck case on ovals. Sage Karam is another driver who should contend for victory Saturday in the First Responder 175 presented by GMR despite tough luck on ovals. 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner Dixon has vast experience at the real IMS, with 17 career starts in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Dixon still led 13 laps at Motegi despite his inexperience in virtual racing.

Follow MotorMouth on social media:

• 
• 
• 
•