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.
Carlos Muñoz (racing driver) Carlos Muñoz (racing driver) Carlos Andrés Muñoz (born 2 January 1992) is a professional racing driver from Colombia. He currently drives for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports part-time in the IndyCar Series. He has twice finished second in the Indianapolis 500, during his rookie year in 2013 and in 2016. Born in Bogotá, Muñoz began his motorsport career in karting back in 2002. In 2007, just fifteen years old, Muñoz made his debut in single-seaters, racing in the Formula TR Pro Series. He took one podium place in four races to end the season in eighth place. In 2008, Muñoz took part