By no means say by no means however Chip Ganassi greater than probably isn’t again out there for a NASCAR Cup Sequence possession constitution.
It’s an inexpensive query given the 20 years that Ganassi spent within the highest ranges of American Inventory Automobile competitors but additionally as a result of his present engine provider within the NTT IndyCar Sequence is Honda — which is presently contemplating an choice to hitch the Cup Sequence within the years forward.
Ought to Honda be a part of the Cup Sequence, NASCAR additionally has an choice inside the constitution system that governs the self-discipline, to launch extra possession charters into the market. Ganassi bought his program and charters to Trackhouse Racing after the 2021 season however nonetheless is aware of his manner round too.
“Am I open to it, I wouldn’t say ‘sure’ or ‘no,’ however what I can let you know is that I haven’t had that dialog with Honda,” Ganassi mentioned throughout a Tuesday press convention to a query requested by Motorsport.com. “I’ve by no means had that dialog with NASCAR however I’m additionally good sufficient to by no means say by no means.”
Ganassi has 20 Cup Sequence wins and 24 Xfinity Sequence wins, together with the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400, and has reached victory lane with the likes of Sterling Marlin, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kurt Busch, Jamie McMurray and Kyle Larson.
His IndyCar success has continued since his exit from NASCAR with 4 championships with driver Alex Palou in 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Palou 28, has reportedly drawn curiosity from the Purple Bull F1 group however has Ganassi ever contemplated what his street course racing ace and Indianapolis 500 winner may do driving a Cup Sequence automobile that’s extra much like an Indy Automobile than ever earlier than?
The Shane Van Gisbergen comparability, a street specialist, who received 4 instances this yr for Trackhouse is such a straightforward comparability.
“You’re onto one thing there, so the reply is sure (I’ve thought-about how good Palou could possibly be in NASCAR) as a result of the formulation has modified since I used to be there,” Ganassi mentioned. “It’s a formulation that does lend itself to the sort of racing we do and the sort of engineering we do, that we’re good at.
“So the reply to that’s sure, however I’ve not had any of these discussions or given it a lot thought.”
However once more, by no means say by no means.
On this article
Be the primary to know and subscribe for real-time information e mail updates on these matters
