INDYCAR's #FastSix is a report that borrows from all things found online about Verizon IndyCar Series racing, its drivers and people. We find pics, quips and the occasional GIF as INDYCAR drivers live their extraordinary lives and put the evidence on Twitter, Instagram and more. Check back regularly for the latest.

#internationaldayofhappiness

There’s a day for everything. According to the International Day Calendar kept by the United Nations, Feb. 13 is World Radio Day, March 8 is International Woman’s Day and today is World Poetry Day. Among other things, March 20 is set aside as International Day of Happiness. We applaud Alexander Rossi’s observance, using a reunion of Brazilian buds Tony Kanaan and Helio Castroneves as his example:

You say it’s your birthday

When Marco Andretti wishes friends and family well on their birthdays, he finds throwback images to help. His mother, Sandra Andretti, and pal, Coco, shared the same birthday on March 17 and these smile-worthy images appeared on the Andretti Autosport driver’s Twitter feed.

Life and INDYCAR racing = not a popularity contest

Rossi, who got blowback following his controversial move at the end of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, chatted with “The Bachelor” star Arie Luyendyk Jr. (no stranger to public disapproval himself) for the inaugural episode of Rossi’s new podcast with James Hinchcliffe. Stay tuned for “Off Track with Hinch and Rossi” debuting Thursday!

Say cheese!

Meanwhile, INDYCAR champion Josef Newgarden’s hilarious, self-deprecating “How to be a Champion” video series continues with tips on snapping pictures with fans.

Sit back, relax …

Looks like Danica Patrick is going to be comfortable in her new seat in an Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet when she competes in the Indianapolis 500 in May.

 

Ready set go. Man......IndyCar seats are so comfy. Like a lazy boy. That goes 240mph. @godaddy @ecrindy

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And she has made a new four-legged friend:

 

What? Just a normal day hanging out in my normal work look. 😆 @godaddy @ecrindy

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(Way) over the wall

In addition to magical skills inside the cockpit of an Indy car, Simon Pagenaud can apparently levitate crew members like this during the Sebring sports car race he competed in last weekend for Team Penske. Who knew?

 

I brought the force with me, and now the pit crew can levitate. Coincidence? I think not. #StarWars

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