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NASCAR and MotoGP would benefit from crossover weekend, say Trackhouse stars
Trackhouse’s new MotoGP team was watched in action at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas by a duo on Friday, as they were set to race at NASCAR’s Texas Motor Speedway event in Fort Worth over the weekend. NASCAR had a presence in the MotoGP paddock this weekend with Jordan Taylor demonstrating the Garage 56 Le Mans Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at COTA for Hendrick Motorsports. Previous collaborations between NASCAR and IndyCar, like the Brickyard Weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, are coming to an end as NASCAR plans to return to the oval in 2024. Indianapolis has a history of hosting MotoGP races and running a MotoAmerica event as well. Driver Ross Chastain expressed his enthusiasm for a potential crossover weekend with MotoGP due to the partnership between Trackhouse and seeing it as an opportunity for teams to bond. A crossover event between NASCAR and MotoGP is seen as mutually beneficial, potentially expanding MotoGP’s presence in the US market and giving NASCAR increased exposure to a global audience. The idea of a joint event is welcomed as a win-win situation for both series by driver Daniel Suarez, who acknowledged the potential benefits for each series in terms of fan engagement and global reach.
