The stars of IndyCar preview the 2017 season finale at Sonoma Raceway

Once more the Verizon IndyCar series will serve up a 4-way battle for the Astor Cup as Josef Newgarden, Scott Dixon, Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud go head-to-head for the 2017 championship. After 16 races across road, street and oval circuits, the most versatile driver in motorsport will be crowned champion at the undulating and twisty Sonoma Raceway on September 17.

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Our friends at Mobil 1 The Grid sat down with title protagonists Josef Newgarden, Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves to preview the championship decider.

Along with 2014 Indianapolis 500 champ Tony Kanaan the drivers talk strategy, team tactics and the impact of the double-points that give 7 drivers a mathematical shot at the title. Plus they reflect on what could prove to be a championship-deciding penultimate round at Watkins Glen.

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