Years from now, Callum Ilott just might be hailed as IndyCar's pied piper. Fresh from a breakout season with the upstart Juncos Hollinger Racing team, the 23-year-old Englishman could be the agent of change that leads some of the world's best drivers -- those stuck on the fringes of Formula One -- to reconsider their final destination in the sport.
Prior to his rookie IndyCar campaign, Ilott was on the same ugly path that leads to heartbreak for most drivers who believe life begins and ends with F1. In recent years, it's been a brutal existence for the Ilotts of the world as racing's most exclusive series has made it nearly impossible for its top young talent to graduate to F1.