Upon Further Review: No Alternate Strategy Bliss at St. Petersburg
Strategy has long been a secondary concern at IndyCar’s season opener.
Christopher DeHarde has covered IndyCar racing and the Road to Indy for various outlets since 2014. In addition to open wheel racing, DeHarde has also covered IMSA and various short track racing events around Indiana. Originally from New Orleans, DeHarde moved to the Indianapolis area in 2017 to further pursue a career as a motorsports writer.
Strategy has long been a secondary concern at IndyCar’s season opener.
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Meyer Shank Racing is looking good in St. Petersburg with both of their cars starting near the front.
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