2016 IndyCar Series 2016 IndyCar Series The 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series was the 21st season of the IndyCar Series and the 105th season of American open wheel racing. It included the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Scott Dixon entered as the reigning Drivers' Champion, while Chevrolet entered the season as the reigning Manufacturer's Champion. Upon season's end, Simon Pagenaud was crowned Drivers' Champion, while Chevrolet retained the Manufacturer's Championship. Simon Pagenaud was the first European driver to win IndyCar Series driver's title since British driver Dario Franchitti in 2011 season. The 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series schedule was announced on October 27, 2015.
Steven Johnson (racing driver) Steven Johnson (racing driver) Steven Johnson (born 6 September 1974 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian racing driver. He is the son of former racer and now team-owner Dick Johnson. He competed full-time for Dick Johnson Racing from 2000–2012. Johnson is married and has two children. Johnson's best season result so far was in 2001, where he led the championship for two rounds and took two round wins, including the last-ever Canberra round win, where he record victory from pole position in the first race, before finishing the rest of the races in the top five. Near season's end, he