Takuma Sato and Jack Hawksworth say G forces, car balance and aero wash will make Phoenix International Raceway one of the most intense races of the season. Both A.J. Foyt Racing-Honda drivers, who shone in terms of pace at the season-opener in St. Petersburg, are predicting the 1.022-mile course will be difficult to pass on, but because the track is so short, it will be crucial to have the cars set up for handling traffic. “[At the pre-season test] I found it quite tricky to follow the cars and there are not many lines available,” said Sato, who has one IndyCar win to his credit at Long Beach, but has frequently shone on ovals. “It’s pretty much a single racing line, so I think it...
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