MESA, Ariz. — The racing world might have lingering effects of Kyle Larson Double Attempt Fatigue Syndrome.
Reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney says he and fellow Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin, from the IndyCar side, have chatted about them both trying to win the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. Now, NHRA Funny Car driver Austin Prock says he’d be up for Indy car action.
Who knows how serious any of them is about carrying out the punishing plan? But Blaney told Autoweek’s Deb Williams, “Racers are always curious about other series. You want to see what the similarities and the differences are between different cars. Indy cars, obviously, was something that I grew up really enjoying watching as well as the NASCAR scene. I loved watching Roger’s cars growing up. I remember listening on the radio when (Sam) Hornish won the 500.”
Josef Newgarden gave team owner Roger Penske his 20th Indianapolis 500 victory on Memorial Day weekend and Blaney indicated he and McLaughlin wouldn’t mind bringing a little extra drama to Team Penske next May.
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