Drivers enjoy last of their downtime

With more than two weeks between the last IndyCar Series event at Twin Ring Motegi and the opening of practice for the Indianapolis 500, many IndyCar Series drivers have spent their downtime relaxing.

Scott Dixon took a recent trip to New York and visited Yankee Stadium.

"I've really gotten into baseball," the 2003 IndyCar Series champion said. "We had great seats between third base and home plate and the view was awesome. It was a nice way to relax before opening week at the Speedway. I'm back in Indianapolis now, and I'm ready to get going for the 500."

Dixon also joined Buddy Rice for a promotional visit to Upstate New York for the June 4 Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix. Among the stops the drivers made were to: Buffalo, N.Y., Elmira N.Y., Syracuse N.Y. and Rochester, N.Y.

Michael Andretti, meanwhile, will visit the Kentucky Derby this weekend.