It's race weekend in Monterey, and fans at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca are not only getting high-speed action, but also a first look at major upgrades.

The battle for the INDYCAR championship heats up, as Alex Palou and Pato O'Ward start first and second for Sunday's race at Laguna Seca.

New WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca president Mel Harder says the famed road course has seen an appreciable rise in ticket sales for IndyCar’s annual visit.The former IndyCar Series executive wouldn’t be drawn on the number,

Pato O’Ward put his No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet on the front row for the JAVA HOUSE GRAND PRIX OF MONTEREY for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES at Weathertech Raceway at Laguna Seca It’s the 26-year-olds best career qualifying effort at the 2.

Question: NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams will compete this weekend in the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey (Sunday, 3 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network). What is the best part of attending an event at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca?