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JR Hildebrand and Jack Benyon discuss the penalties, chaos and triumphs in IndyCar's wildly messy Laguna Seca finale
In this week’s episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast, JR Hildebrand and Jack Benyon discuss the controversial penalties and overall officiating issues that have been plaguing the IndyCar season. They analyze specific incidents like Scott Dixon’s Rinus VeeKay shunt and Colton Herta’s rocket start to shed light on the bigger problem. The hosts also debate whether the recent race at Laguna Seca was a good one or not, as it had moments of chaos but also delivered the kind of unpredictability that Formula 1 fans crave. They delve into the manufacturers’ championship, Rookie of the Year, Indy NXT title, Leaders’ Circle ‘winner’, and provide updates on the upcoming hybrid unit for IndyCar, which might pose challenges for the series in 2024. The podcast will continue to bring news and in-depth interviews during the off-season.
Source: The Race
