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NASCAR champion Blaney "poked around" idea of Indy 500 bid with Penske
IndyCar’s biggest race, the Indy 500, will see the participation of NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Larson for the first time next year. Larson will be driving a car backed by Hendrick and run by McLaren. Roger Penske, owner of Team Penske, welcomes Larson’s participation and sees it as a great opportunity to attract more fans, especially with Larson racing in the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 immediately after the Indy 500. Penske believes Larson’s talent and Midwest fanbase will make him a valuable asset to both Indianapolis and the Indy 500. Blaney, another NASCAR driver, has also expressed interest in racing at Indy and may approach Penske about it in the future. Blaney sees the double (racing in both the Indy 500 and NASCAR Coca-Cola 600) as a unique and exciting challenge that not many drivers have accomplished. He has respect for all forms of motorsports and feels that experiencing the Indy 500 would be a cool feat at his age.
