When you go to the racetrack, racing is only part of the action. The fan experience out in the tailgating area before they head in for the on-track action also plays a large part in shaping the race weekend. We ventured out to visit with some fans this weekend to check out their tailgating setups and to see who they thought was going to win the race!
- Name: Mary Ellen
- From: Coshocton
- Favorite Driver: Scott Dixon
- Winner Prediction: Scott Dixon
- Race Fan Bio: Attended races at Mid-Ohio for 31 years.
- Name: Bob
- From: Coshocton
- Favorite Driver: Bobby Rahal
- Winner Prediction: Graham Rahal
- Race Fan Bio: Attended races at Mid-Ohio for 54 years.
- Name: Cole
- From: Canal Winchester
- Favorite Driver: Colton Herta
- Winner Prediction: Colton Herta
- Race Fan Bio: Attended races at Mid-Ohio for 15 years.
- Name: Lance
- From: Coshocton
- Favorite Driver: Graham Rahal
- Winner Prediction: Graham Rahal
- Race Fan Bio: Attended races at Mid-Ohio for 20 years.
- Name: Ed Gyenes
- From: Seven miles up the road
- Favorite Driver: All-Time Favorite – Eddie Sachs, Current Favorite – Scott Dixon
- Winner Prediction: Alex Palou
- Race Fan Bio: Been to 30 consecutive races at Mid-Ohio, Attended his first Indianapolis 500 in 1952, won by Troy Ruttman, Attended 74 consecutive Indianapolis 500’s and 100+ IndyCar races. Plans to attend his 75th straight Indianapolis 500 in 2026
- Name: Cale
- From: Lexington
- Favorite Driver: Graham Rahal
- Winner Prediction: Graham Rahal
- Name: Bill
- From: Akron
- Favorite Driver: Lewis Hamilton
- Winner Prediction: No idea who’s going to win
- Name: Ken
- From: Cincinnati
- Favorite Driver: Mario Andretti
- Winner Prediction: Scott Dixon
- Name: Mac
- From: Cincinnati
- Favorite Driver: A. J. Foyt
- Winner Prediction: Santino Ferrucci
- Name: Betsy
- Favorite Driver: Bobby Rahal
- Winner Prediction: Scott Dixon
- Name: Craig
- From: Rocky River
- Favorite Driver: Grant Hill
- Winner Prediction: Scott Dixon
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