Pick me! Pick me! The definitive guide to choosing your favorite INDYCAR driver

It’s almost time for drivers to start their engines for the fastest racing on earth in the biggest race on Earth, the 109th Indianapolis 500.

But who should fans root for when the green flag drops on Sunday at 12:47 p.m. ET live on FOX? 

Well, there are 27 full-time drivers in the series, so there are quite a few to choose from.

Below, we give you some helpful nuggets about each, along with their explanations of why fans should cheer for them to reach Victory Lane at The Brickyard.

Who is he?  More than any other INDYCAR driver, Pato O’Ward has the strongest following — at least on social. It’s no wonder the Mexican driver has his country wanting an INDYCAR race. The McLaren driver has seven wins in the last four years. 

Fun fact: He considers himself a foodie.

O’Ward says: "I promise to be great entertainment all year."

Who is he?  The 34-year-old Newgarden has won 31 races over the last 11 INDYCAR seasons, including back-to-back Indy 500 triumphs. The Penske driver seems to be one of the more emotional INDYCAR drivers when things go wrong and one of the most cold-blooded when he sees a chance to pounce.

Fun fact: Has appeared on "American Ninja Warrior" and participated in the NFL Combine. Yes, really.

Newgarden says: "If you want to cheer on someone that is the ultimate competitor that wants to do anything to essentially fight for a victory, that’s me. That’s what I wake up every day trying to figure out how to do better."

Who is he?  Alex Palou rarely seems to have a bad day. The 28-year-old Spaniard has been running at the finish in 47 of the last 48 races. In those 48 races, he finished in the top three 24 times (that's good for 50 percent). No wonder he has won the championship the last two years and three of the