Hot topics 2016, part 1: Drivers talk Indy, rookies and push-to-pass

Via IndyCar.com

Graham Rahal thinks 2016 might be the most competitive year in Indy car history. His bold prediction comes after preseason testing showed small gaps all the way up and down the timesheets.

Add some capable young guns, wily veterans and highly motivated teams and manufacturers, and it’s tough to argue with Rahal’s assessment.

“It’s only going to get harder and harder,” said the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver of the No. 15 Honda.

“This year is going to be extremely demanding and require the most of every driver, every team, every competitor. It’s going to be very interesting and a lot fun for everyone to follow.”

There are several storylines that will play out in the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series season that will keep drivers, teams and fans on their toes.

To help set the stage for this weekend’s season opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, six drivers answered six questions to help shed light on what and who to watch as the 2016 season unfolds.

In Part 1, the drivers talk about the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, the rookie race and push-to-pass. Look for more answers in Part 2.

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