Author: Nathan Brown, Indianapolis Star

IndyCar iRacing has provided a teaching tool for young drivers, some of whom are being called out when they are ‘driving like an idiot.’

Once again, Simon Pagenaud’s patient in-race strategy pays dividends during late chaos at the virtual Twin Ring Motegi oval in Japan.

He’s unsure when he might return to the virtual IndyCar grid, but it’s sure not from Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s lack of enjoyment in Saturday’s event.

It may have been a virtual race, but for Robert Wickens, Saturday’s iRacing Challenge was a major step in his return to IndyCar racing.

Team Penske’s dominant IndyCar squad turned in a riveting duel in the final six laps Saturday on the virtual Barber Motorsports Park road course.

It may not be out on the asphalt, but Robert Wickens is energized to be back competing against the IndyCar paddock this weekend.

With the cancellation of the first four events on the 2020 calendar, IndyCar officials are now intently focused on preserving the 2020 Indy 500.