VIRTUAL LEEDS, Ala. -- The second round of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge was held on a picturesque Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park, which looked as pristine in a simulation as in real life.
Scott McLaughlin won over Will Power by 0.4241 seconds, leading a 1-2 sweep by Team Penske in a wild 45-lap race. Sage Karam started on pole and led the first 24 laps in pursuit of his second consecutive victory, but he was out by Lap 29 after multiple on-track incidents.
Even though the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is keeping cars off the track in the real world, there still some beauty to be found in iRacing.
WINNER: Scott McLaughlin holds off teammate Will Power
WHAT DRIVERS SAID: Postrace reactions on social media
RESULTS: Where everyone finished at virtual Barber Motorsports Park
Courtesy of Getty Images’ Chris Graythen, here are a collection of screenshots from around the rolling hills and sweeping vistas of the 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course that features some interesting sculptures:
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Alexander Rossi, driver of the #27 AutoNation/NAPA Andretti Autosport Honda, races during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Robert Wickens, driver of the #6 Arrow Electronics Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet, races during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Graham Rahal, driver of the #15 United Rentals Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda, races during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Sage Karam, driver of the #24 Wix Filters Dreyer & Reinbold Chevrolet, races during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #28 DHL Andretti Autosport Honda, races during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) James Hinchcliffe, driver of the #29 Genesys Andretti Autosport Honda, races during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Josef Newgarden, driver of the #1 Hitachi Team Penske Chevrolet, races during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Sage Karam, driver of the #24 Wix Filters Dreyer & Reinbold Chevrolet, races during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Scott Dixon, driver of the #9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, races during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Scott McLaughlin, driver of the #2 Shell V-Power Team Penske Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Oliver Askew, driver of the #7 Arrow Electronics Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet, races during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Tony Kanaan, driver of the #14 ABC Supply A.J. Foyt Enterprises Chevrolet, races during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Sage Karam, driver of the #24 Wix Filters Dreyer & Reinbold Chevrolet, races during the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at virtual Barber Motorsports Park on April 04, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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