Plus she is humble in all her "publicity" she was out there before the race, after the race she was gracious, and kind, and I cant even imagine what it took to drive a car like that for those 200 laps, she listened to her directions, she kept her 'head' about her, did what she was told, and came across as very gracious...
And to have that stall in the pit??? and to come up from that, then she hits the wall, and only has her front end replaced? and still comes up to lead the race?? only thru artful, experience from Rahal, imho, did she come out of it wonderful, the coverage also had us hear her say "sorry" over and over!! Good for her!! Good for her, to recognize all the help she got from her team too - loved seeing her mom too!!
Yep, I watched because of her, lol at the references to Billy Jean King, Amelia Earheart, and Susan B Anthony.... oh, and Sallly Ride... but I'll still watch for her, look for her to get Rookie of the Race...