World Cup Fever Hits INDYCAR Grid

Norwegian driver Dennis Hauger hopes to secure his first career INDYCAR podium to celebrate with his country's World Cup fans. "That's my only goal this year. Get on the podium so I can row back to Norway and celebrate with that," Hauger quipped. Mexican driver Pato O'Ward expressed his excitement for his country's performance, saying "Mexico's been killing it" while English driver Louis Foster remained realistic about England's chances against Mexico.

The INDYCAR race at Mid-Ohio starts Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX, leading into World Cup coverage at 3 p.m. featuring Norway vs. Brazil and England vs. Mexico in the Round of 16. The next INDYCAR event in Nashville on July 19 will follow the World Cup final coverage. ipl-cricket.in