His legendary customized Ohio State helmet painted with Buckeye leaves he wore in a race after the 2014 National Championship is just a small affinity for Rahal’s love of the Buckeyes. I had the chance to talk to Graham about his career, his Buckeye fandom and his life off the track.
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Steven Koesterman: You’ve won the IndyCar race five times since 2015, what has made you such a successful driver?
Graham Rahal: “I would say really it is the fire from within. I hate losing. I think it is the same that others would feel in any sport.