Indy 500 win could rocket popular driver Pato O’Ward to the top of IndyCar on and off the track
By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pato O’Ward has become a breakout star in IndyCar and goes into the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday ranked second in the standings. He could have three wins but instead has had to settle for three runner-up finishes. He’s OK with that because he’s chasing the IndyCar championship. Winning the 500 would be a big boost for the popular Mexican driver.