Author: Nathan Brown, Indianapolis Star

Colton Herta led 97 laps from pole to stay out of the chaos on the street course and win the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson finished his IndyCar debut at Alabama’s Barber Motorsports Park three laps down in 19th after starting 21st.

The five biggest storylines that stand to have the biggest impact on the NTT IndyCar Series as it embarks on a 17-race schedule starting Sunday.

James Hinchcliffe and Andretti Autosport are reuniting for a full IndyCar season. Hinchcliffe drove for Andretti from 2012-14 and part time last year.

Scott Dixon won his sixth IndyCar title, one shy of A.J. Foyt’s record, despite a strong run by Josef Newgarden, who won Sunday at St. Petersburg.

Had the 2020 Indianapolis 500 been shelved entirely, it likely would have had long-term implications for the NTT IndyCar Series.

Eight IndyCar teams reaped the benefits of the federal Payroll Protection Program that kept hundreds around the series employed amid the pandemic.

Roger Penske believes strongly in holding the 2020 Indy 500 with fans in attendance despite the huge surge of COVID-19 throughout the country.

Jimmie Johnson isn’t thinking about racing after he and his wife tested positive for COVID-19: “My biggest concern right now is for my children.”

He expected to be incredibly busy immediately after the birth of his son Gordon, but Charlie Kimball has thoroughly enjoyed more family time.