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Long-time team owner Chip Ganassi feels IndyCar is currently in one of the healthiest states he can recall. Chip Ganassi Racing was founded in 1990 with a single car CART program, and has been involved in America’s top open wheel series ever since. There have been many challenges throughout the years for the series he […]
Long-time team owner Chip Ganassi believes IndyCar is currently in one of the healthiest states he can remember, with Chip Ganassi Racing founded in 1990 and involved in America’s top open wheel series since then. Despite facing various challenges over the years, Ganassi sees the current state of IndyCar as one of its best. He highlighted the recent success, such as FOX joining as a broadcast partner and Honda’s renewed commitment as the engine partner. Ganassi expressed his excitement for the future of the sport, especially with FOX coming on board, making it one of the most significant moments in his IndyCar racing career. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg drew 1.4 million viewers on FOX, signaling an optimistic start to the FOX INDYCAR season. Ganassi’s positive outlook on the series is partly influenced by recent success, including four championships in five seasons with star driver Alex Palou. Despite personal accomplishments, Ganassi, at 67, maintains a broader perspective and hopes for another growth spurt in the upcoming year.
