Robert Wickens will be back behind the wheel on Saturday for the first time since a near-fatal crash two years ago and while it will be a virtual IndyCar race the Canadian sees it is another step towards the real thing. “I’m just excited to drive something. Last night was the first time I’ve driven any form of race car since the accident at Pocono Speedway,” Wickens told reporters during a conference call on Friday, after getting in his first few practice laps at Barber Motorsport Park. “Even though it was virtual it still felt pretty good.” With the novel coronavirus outbreak forcing a shutdown of global sport it has presented an unexpected opportunity for Wickens, who...
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