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IndyCar’s loss could be NASCAR’s gain. Pato O’Ward, the series’ most popular driver, hails from Monterrey, Mexico, and has been pushing IndyCar’s owners at Penske Entertainment for years to organiz…
Pato O’Ward, the most popular driver in the IndyCar series, has been pushing for a race in Mexico in front of his fans, but IndyCar’s absence from the market and remarks from Penske Entertainment’s CEO have made it difficult for him. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown expressed support for O’Ward to compete in a NASCAR Cup event at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, potentially through a partnership with Hendrick Motorsports. O’Ward is looking to possibly participate in the Mexican race in 2026 due to a scheduling conflict in 2025 with an IndyCar event. He believes racing in Mexico with fellow Mexican driver Daniel Suarez would be a great draw for NASCAR. O’Ward is considering organizing a NASCAR Cup drive on his own and is eager to race in front of passionate Mexican fans. Despite the challenges, O’Ward remains determined to find a solution to bring IndyCar to Mexico.
